Supreme Court blocks deportation of immigrants under Alien Enemies Act, for now
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting a group of immigrants in Northern Texas under the Alien Enemies Act.
Betsy DeVos Signals Rollback Of Obama Policies On Campus Sexual Assault
The education secretary has signaled she wants to make significant changes to how schools handle allegations, to ensure the process is fair to accused students.
GOP Lawmakers Prepare To Vote On Spending Deal Trump Cut With Democrats
Congressional Republicans are headed toward voting on a government funding and storm relief deal President Trump made with Democrats that gives the minority party leverage going into the fall.
Taliban Attacks U.S. Afghan Base In Response To Leaflets
Earlier this week, the U.S. Army dropped leaflets in Afghanistan with images that offended many Muslims in the country, and the Taliban responded with an attack on an American air base.
Trump Raises Prospect Of More Bipartisanship After Reaching Deal With Democrats
On the heels of cutting a deal with Democrats, President Trump raises the prospect of more bipartisanship.
'All My Penguins' Tells Tales Of Love And Friendship At Chicago Zoo
A new penguin blog from the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago tells tales of love and friendship. The soapy blog recounts the escapades of the zoo's new African penguin colony.
Indiana Begins Hiring Ex-Inmates And Students To Fill Jobs
Northern Indiana has an unemployment rate of about 2 percent, making it difficult for employers to find workers. This has led to creative solutions like recruiting kids in eighth grade and a re-entry program for ex-inmates.
'Blurred Lines' Author Criticizes Pullback Of Campus Sexual Assault Policies
Vanessa Grigoriadis interviewed more than 100 college students around the country for her new book, Blurred Lines: Rethinking Sex, Power, and Consent on Campus. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with her about Thursday's announcement by the education secretary on campus sexual assault policies.
Governors Provide Plans To Fix Health Insurance Markets
Several governors were in Washington, D.C., to testify before the Senate health committee about their bipartisan plan to shore up the health insurance marketplace. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Republican Gov. Gary Herbert of Utah and Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado.
American Women Dominate U.S. Open Tennis Semifinals
For the first time in 36 years, four American women — Madison Keys, Venus Williams, CoCo Vandeweghe and Sloane Stephens — are in the U.S. Open Semifinals. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to former pro tennis player and ESPN commentator Pamela Shriver about the significance of this open.
In Texas, An Army Of Volunteers Sprang Into Action After Harvey
After Harvey flooded out Houston, people sprang into action to help with rescues, medical care and food. The key was social media. People who came to do minor tasks wound up taking on leadership roles.
Powerful Storms Raise Questions About The Science Of Hurricanes
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Phil Klotzbach, a research scientist at Colorado State University, about the science of hurricanes and what makes Hurricane Irma so unusual.