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VA research brought CT scans and pacemakers into the world. Now it's at risk of cuts
by Quil Lawrence
Researchers at the Department of Veterans Affairs warn that crucial medical research is in jeopardy unless the Trump administration reverses course on cuts.
Texans React To Supreme Court's Ruling On State Abortion Law
by Wade Goodwyn
People in Texas react to the Supreme Court's decision Monday overturning a state law cutting the number of health clinics that perform abortions.
Supreme Court Texas Abortion Ruling Threatens Other State Laws
by Jennifer Ludden
The Supreme Court's decision striking down Texas laws limiting abortion access could have significant impacts in other states.
Supreme Court Rules Domestic Violence Offenders Can Lose Gun Rights
by Carrie Johnson
The Supreme Court ruled Monday on a case over whether individuals who pled guilty to state misdemeanor domestic abuse charges are in violation of federal law for possessing firearms and ammunition.
Polish Community In Britain Targeted After Brexit Vote
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Jakub Krupa about how Brexit will affect Poles working in the United Kingdom. Krupa is a journalist and social activist working with the Polish community in Britain.
Pro-Brexit Politicians Backslide On Anti-Immigrant Pledges
by Frank Langfitt
The Brexit vote could complicate the lives of the many European Union professionals working in the United Kingdom. But now pro-Brexit politicians are risking voters' ire by backsliding on anti-immigrant pledges.
Germany Looks For New Partners In Wake Of Brexit Vote
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
Chancellor Angela Merkel hosted her French and Italian counterparts Monday, to plot the European Union's moves after Brexit. Germany, though the key player, is wary of coming across too strong.
British Politics Remain In Upheaval After Brexit Vote
by Peter Kenyon
In Britain, there's chaos in both political parties, talk of regret and a re-do and markets are still roiling. NPR catches up on the latest consequences of last week's vote by the United Kingdom to leave the European Union.
Amid Housing Shortage, Berlin Bans Short-Term Rentals
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
The Berlin government has imposed a ban on short-term rentals using sites like Airbnb. They say rentals are causing a housing shortage and high rents — but renters say they are being scapegoated.
More Songs From Your 'Brexit' Mixtape
Following the aftermath of the U.K.'s decision to leave the European Union, listeners share more of their post-'Brexit' songs.
'Brexit' Songs: Here Are Your Picks
Yesterday we asked for your picks for the songs that represent the feeling in the U.K. right now. Here are some of your suggestions.
Waters Begin To Recede, Leaving Disaster In West Virginia
by Rebecca Hersher
President Obama has declared a major disaster in West Virginia after flooding killed at least 24 people. The town of Rainelle started to clean up today as waters began to recede.
'Brain Drain' As Educated Young People Leave Venezuela
The Venezuela crisis has been creating a diaspora, as young educated Venezuelans move abroad for better opportunities. Maria Alesia Sosa is one of those. She's now a journalist in Miami.