Vermont Judge releases Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi
Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi — detained by authorities at his naturalization interview — is free for now. He had been in prison for two weeks after his arrest earlier in April.
FBI still mishandles cases of child sex crimes. This Nassar accuser is not surprised
NPR’s Juana Summers talks with Rachael Denhollander about a recent report on the FBI mishandling cases of child sexual abuse. She was the first woman to pursue criminal charges against Larry Nassar.
New study looks at the environmental impact of asthma inhalers
People with asthma know how important inhalers are, but they are also a source of planet-warming pollution. A new study looks at that impact and what can be done.
Oregon will criminalize drugs again, but enforcement will vary
On Sunday, possessing drugs will again be a crime in Oregon, after lawmakers rolled back the state's pioneering drug decriminalization bill. But enforcement may look different across counties.
Quechua pop, hip hop, and trap are getting attention beyond South America
An oral language rich in history from Peru is having a moment, with artists using it in hip hop, rap, trap, and pop music.
The U.S. national security adviser meets with Chinese leaders in Beijing
National security adviser Jake Sullivan wrapped up a trip to Beijing by meeting with China's leader, Xi Jinping.
What Nvidia's rollercoaster week may mean for the future of AI
The chip company's up-and-down week reflects Wall Street's attempts to predict the future of artificial intelligence, and how quickly that future will get here.
Harris defends policy positions and tries to define her campaign
In a Georgia bus tour and CNN interview, Vice President Harris has given a closer look at what her policy stances are and what her campaign is focused on.
Meet the scientist teaching a once-extinct bird species how to migrate for the winter
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with biologist Johannes Fritz, who's currently on a journey to teach northern bald ibises how to migrate for winter. The birds species was previously extinct in central Europe.
Three former Memphis cops go to trial next month for the death of Tyre Nichols
Three former Memphis police officers will face trial on federal civil rights and conspiracy charges for the death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols in January 2023.
As Trump promises tariffs, some worry about their impact on North Carolina’s economy
Tariffs have already affected trade in the battleground state of North Carolina. Now former President Trump is proposing new ones.
LA commision releases findings on history of racial injustice in the city
A Los Angeles commission report has outlined historical and contemporary racial injustices that Black residents face. The authors hope it will help guide the creation of a reparations program.
