Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be released from prison in El Salvador
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.
Colorado Leads U.S. In Control Of Methane Gas Emissions
Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas, and on Thursday the Obama administration laid out new regulations to stop methane leaks from the oil and gas industry. A report from Colorado explains how that state has brought methane emissions under control.
Global Banks Warned To Review Security Systems After Major Cyberattack
Banks around the world are being warned to review their computer security systems. SWIFT, the Brussels-based organization that facilitates bank-to-bank transfers, told banking clients of another cyberattack, this time on a commercial bank. In February, hackers managed to steal $81 million from the central bank of Bangladesh.
Survey Raises Concerns About Non-English Speaking Students
A new survey of school administrators points to growing concerns about the future of non-English speaking students.
Oncologists Break Old Rules With Precision Cancer Treatments
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to physician and author Siddhartha Mukherjee about how the fight against cancer has changed so dramatically in this era of precisely targeted treatments.
Apple Invests $1 Billion In Chinese Ride-Hailing Company Didi Chuxing
Apple is investing $1 billion in Chinese ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing. Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook says the move will help the company gain a better understanding of the Chinese market. In China, Didi already leads Uber, so this investment sets the stage for a big competitive battle between Apple and Uber.
N.C. Governor Calls Obama Transgender Guidelines A 'Massive Overreach'
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory on the state's bill requiring people to use the appropriate bathroom based on the gender listed on their birth certificate.
Transgender High School Student Responds To White House Guidelines
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Gavin Grimm, a Virginia high school student, who fought his school district to win the right to use the boy's bathroom, after the district limited bathroom use by "biological gender."
Declassified Documents Provide Insight Into Saudi Support For 9/11 Attackers
NPR's Robert Siegel talks Philip Shenon about his article in the Guardian about the relationships between Saudi officials and the hijackers in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
National Contest Spurs Economic Growth In Nigeria
It's especially hard for developing countries to create jobs and foster small businesses to promote growth. But Nigeria took a risk on a massive national contest to find thousands of people with ideas for businesses and did something radical. It gave away millions of dollars to thousands of people who asked for it — and it worked. It is a rare success story for bold economic development programs.