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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.
Germans Express 'Frustration' With Greece For Stalling Bailout Deal
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with German journalist Roman Pletter, economics and business editor with Die Zeit newspaper, about the German leadership and perspective on the Greek crisis.
For Same-Sex Marriage Opponents, The Fight Is Far From Over
by Greg Allen
Some opponents of same-sex marriage are vowing to fight on after Friday's Supreme Court ruling. The battles will likely take place in the lower courts and will involve religious liberty cases.
Islamic State Affiliate Claims Responsibility For Attack On Egyptian Soldiers
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Kareem Fahim, Middle East reporter for The New York Times, about the massive attack on Egyptian soldiers by militants in the Sinai Peninsula Wednesday.
Health Officials Announce Return Of Ebola In Liberia
by Michaeleen Doucleff
Liberia has gone several months without a case of Ebola, but this week, health officials announced two new cases.
Charleston, S.C., Residents Call On Each Other To Improve Race Relations
by Sam Sanders
Two weeks after nine were killed in a church in Charleston, protesters and politicians are calling for a renewed focus on remedying racial disparities in the state and for discussions about race.
Salvadorean Children Hope To Reunite With Parents Under U.S. Program
by Carrie Kahn
Under a new program started this year, children from Central America who fear for their lives in their home country and have a relative living legally in the U.S. can petition for refugee status. In part two of NPR's look at one family's attempt to reunite under the program, a story of two children in El Salvador who haven't seen their father in more than 16 years.
Puerto Rico Says With Restructuring It Can Pay Off Debts
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Luis Vega Ramos, representative of Puerto Rico, about the commonwealth's debt deadline Wednesday. The governor says the island's $73 billion debt is unpayable.
Greece Moves Forward With Referendum On Proposed Bailout
by Joanna Kakissis
The Greek government's latest attempt to reopen talks with the EU seems to have fallen on deaf ears, while Greeks seem even more confused about what they will be voting for in Sunday's referendum.
As The NBA's Free Agency Period Begins, LeBron James Has All The Power
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to sportswriter Bob Ryan about the start of NBA free agency Wednesday, and the man with the most power in the NBA — LeBron James.
'Magic Mike XXL' And 'Terminator Genisys' Bring The Testosterone
by Bob Mondello
NPR's Bob Mondello looks at the Independence Day weekend blockbusters, Magic Mike XXL and Terminator Genisys.
How Mississippi Defaulted On $7 Million Worth Of Bonds In 1841
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Clifford Thies, a professor of economics and finance at Shenandoah University, about Mississippi's unpaid bonds from the 1840s and collecting on old state-owed debt.
U.S., Cuba To Reopen Embassies In Step Toward Normal Relations
by Michele Kelemen
The White House announced Wednesday the opening of a U.S. embassy in Havana, Cuba, which is seen as a key step toward more normal diplomatic ties with the Cold War foe.