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Judge orders Abrego Garcia released from jail, but his future remains uncertain
A federal judge in Tennessee ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia — the man the government mistakenly deported to a prison in El Salvador — to be released from prison until his trial on federal charges.
Georgia Voters Face Long Lines And Equipment Problems During State's Primary
by Stephen Fowler
Georgia was one of five states to hold primary election Tuesday. While the state saw record absentee turnout, some voters have still faced long lines and equipment problems at the polling places.
New York State Lawmakers Approve Police Reforms Aimed To Protect People Of Color
by Brian Mann
The lawmakers in Albany, N.Y., have approved a series of reforms that aim to reduce the number of people of color who die in police encounters and include a ban on some violent policing tactics.
Economists Warn It Is Too Soon To Call Off Federal Aid
by Scott Horsley
A better-than-expected jobs report may have lawmakers feeling less urgency about the need for another round of the pandemic relief. But economists say it is too soon to pull the plug on federal help.
U.S. Federal Reserve's Help Comes With No Strings Attached
by Jim Zarroli
The Federal Reserve has taken unprecedented actions to prop up the economy by flooding the U.S. with trillions of dollars. But that does not necessarily mean the money is going to the right places.
Governor Promises To Provide Free Health Care For All Black Kentuckians Who Need It
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear about the pledge he made Monday to provide free health care for all black Kentuckians who need it.
Symptomatic, Asymptomatic, Presymptomatic: Who Can Spread The Coronavirus?
by Jason Beaubien
The scientists are still studying the ways the coronavirus spreads, months into the pandemic. And one of the biggest questions is who can spread the virus.
Missouri Senator Roy Blunt On Possible Ways To Improve Policing In The U.S.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., about his views on what the federal government and lawmakers can do about police excessive force.
Fayetteville Chief Of Police Comments On Government's Response To Protests
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Gina Hawkins, the chief of police in Fayetteville, N.C., about Tuesday meeting of a presidential commission on law enforcement and government's response to protests.
Dark Basin: Global Hack-For-Hire Organization That Targeted Thousands Over The Years
by Hanna Rosin
Federal prosecutors made public Tuesday they are looking into a global hack for hire operation that has targeted thousands of advocacy groups, journalists and government officials.
Democrats Hope To Turn Young Protesters Into Voters
by Juana Summers
Young protesters have taken to the streets, frustrated by a system that they say is not working for them. The protests could help Democrats galvanize young people, but may also further alienate them.
D.C. Mayor Comments On 'Black Lives Matter' Road Banner And Funding The Police
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser about "BLACK LIVES MATTER" road banner painted near the White House and the police in D.C. and around the country.
People Gather For George Floyd's Funeral in Houston
by John Burnett
People in Houston turned out for George Floyd's funeral. Floyd was killed in police custody last month. His death has sparked a nationwide reckoning about race relations and police brutality.