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Majority of Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship, NPR/Ipsos poll finds
by Joel Rose
As the Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship, a new poll finds that less than a third of Americans want it to end. But other parts of the White House's immigration crackdown are more popular.
Hurricane Irma Recovery Highlights Stark Divide Between Rich And Poor
by Leila Fadel
In southwest Florida, the rich and poor live not far from each other. But how they experienced Hurricane Irma and its aftermath are worlds apart.
Research Shows Spanish Speakers Take Longer To Learn English. Why?
by Avi Wolfman-Arent
Cassini Spacecraft Burns Up Like A Meteor In Dramatic End To Saturn Mission
The Cassini spacecraft, which launched almost 20 years ago, ended its mission early Friday morning when it dove directly into Saturn's atmosphere, burning up like a meteor.
Harvard Withdraws Chelsea Manning's Fellowship After CIA Director Backlash
by Mark Herz
Harvard's Kennedy School granted a visiting fellowship to Chelsea Manning, who was convicted of leaking classified information to WikiLeaks. CIA Director Mike Pompeo, scheduled to speak at Harvard Thursday night, canceled his appearance and sent a scathing letter condemning Harvard for embracing a "traitor." On Friday morning, Harvard withdrew Manning's fellowship.
Cassini Spacecraft Set To Complete 13-Year Saturn Mission
The Cassini spacecraft will plunge into Saturn's atmosphere Friday, incinerating itself in the process. Planet scientist Jonathan Lunine talks about what the mission accomplished and its grand finale.
Syrian Regime Races Against U.S.-Backed Rebel Forces To Take ISIS Enclave
by Ruth Sherlock
The Syrian government and U.S.-backed rebel forces are locked in a race to be the first to push ISIS out of one of the last areas in Syria. But the winners could still face more fighting.
Trump Administration Continues Sanctions Relief For Iran Under Nuclear Deal
by Michele Kelemen
The Trump administration renews sanctions relief for Iran that's part of the deal to restrict the country's nuclear program. But it imposed some new sanctions and looks to add more pressure.