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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.
Residents Look Toward Rebuilding a Damaged Minneapolis
by Adrian Florido
Calm has mostly returned to the streets of Minneapolis after almost two weeks of protests over George Floyd's death. Now, residents are taking stock of the physical damage left by looters.
The History Of Police In Creating Social Order In The U.S.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Chenjerai Kumanyika, an assistant professor at Rutgers University, about the historical role of police in preserving power and social order.
D.C. Renames A Road And Paints 'Black Lives Matter' Road Banner Near The White House
by Martin Austermuhle
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has commissioned a huge road banner in bold yellow paint that says Black Lives Matter and stretches over two blocks near the White House.
Impromptu Logistical Networks Assist Protesters Behind The Scenes
by Noah Caldwell
Behind the scenes of the nationwide protests, volunteers have created an impromptu supply chain to keep protesters fed, hydrated, and safe.
Americans Say President Trump Has Worsened Race Relations Since George Floyd's Death
by Domenico Montanaro
Two-thirds of Americans say President Trump has increased racial tensions after the death of George Floyd, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll.
What New Jobs Report May Tell About The State Of The U.S. Economy
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Elisa Gould, a senior economist at the Economic Policy Institute, about the latest monthly jobs report published Friday.
Virginia Governor Discusses His Decision To Remove Confederate Monument
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Virginia Governor Ralph Northam about his decision to order the removal of a Confederate monument honoring Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond, Va.
New Job Report Shows Signs Of Improving Economy
by Scott Horsley
A monthly job report published Friday has shown signs of strength in the labor market. Unemployment has declined and employers have created millions of new jobs in May.
How DOJ Has Taken A Pro-Police Stance Under President Trump
by Ryan Lucas
President Trump said in the wake of George Floyd's death that police nationwide have to "do better." But the Justice Department under Trump has backed away from the Obama-era police reforms.
GOP Senator Rand Paul Seeks Changes To Emmett Till Antilynching Act
by Susan Davis
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has pushed for changes to a bipartisan anti-lynching bill sparking a debate in Senate. Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Kamala Harris, D-Calif., pushed back at his objections.
President Trump Praises Economy As New Job Report Shows Signs Of Improvement
by Tamara Keith
President Trump has praised the U.S. economy Friday after a new monthly job report showed signs of improvement. Meanwhile, his polls sagged because of coronavirus job losses and widespread protests.
How Protests Are Adding New Hardships For First Responders And Health Care Workers
by Brian Mann
First responders and health workers are already exhausted by the pandemic. But now street protests around the U.S. are adding new hardships, potentially contributing to the second wave of the virus.