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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.
N. Scott Momaday, Pulitzer prize-winner and Native American literary great, dies
by Megan Kamerick
Pulitzer prize winning author and scholar N. Scott Momaday has died. He's credited with starting the contemporary Native American literary movement.
Emily Nagoski wrote a guide on finding lasting intimacy — and helped her own marriage
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with sex educator Emily Nagoski about her new book Come Together, and advice for partners to begin what can sometimes be intimidating conversations about sex.
How an aging homeless population impacts the fight to end homelessness
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with The Seattle Times' project Homeless Editor Molly Harbarger about the challenges in treating and housing a rapidly aging homeless population.
The southern border has become a key issue in Washington and the presidential race
The focus on immigration in Washington and in the 2024 presidential race is driving a bipartisan negotiation and a House GOP push to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Toyota issues do-not-drive order for some older cars over defective airbags
by Camila Domonoske
Toyota has issued a do-not-drive order for some older Corollas and RAV4s. It's part of a years-long effort to persuade U.S. drivers to fix cars with defective Takata airbags.
The peculiar origins of the second amendment defense
by Ramtin Arablouei
For most of U.S. history, the second amendment was rarely invoked to challenge laws, until a bank robber used it to justify ownership of an unregistered sawed-off shotgun, launching a legal battle.
Home communities mourn three U.S. soldiers, all from Georgia, killed in drone attack
by Grant Blankenship
The three soldiers killed in the drone strike in Jordan were all from Georgia. Communities there are mourning their deaths.
'Like moths to a flame'? Here's what's going on with insects and porch lights
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
This comedian sees a connection between the Burning Man festival and his Jewish faith
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with comedian Moshe Kasher about his new memoir Subculture Vulture, and the communities that have crafted his identity — including the world of Burning Man.
How the liquidation of one of China's largest companies threatens its entire economy
A Hong Kong court has ordered the liquidation of China's largest real estate developer. NPR's Ari Shapiro discusses impacts in China and abroad with Atlantic Council Senior Fellow Dexter Roberts.
Efforts to help East Coast forests being overrun by invasive vines
by Jacob Fenton
Invasive plants and insects are wreaking havoc on many of the nation's beloved parks. We visit parks in the D.C. area where vines are spreading fast and killing trees.