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Vermont Judge releases Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi
Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi — detained by authorities at his naturalization interview — is free for now. He had been in prison for two weeks after his arrest earlier in April.
American Psychological Association has paused DEI requirements
by Katia Riddle
The American Psychological Association has dropped the DEI requirements for training programs that it accredits. It's an example of reluctant compliance with President Trump's executive order.
Iran targets women singers in wave of arrests and harassment
by Durrie Bouscaren
In Iran, a wave of arrests and harassment of women singers has swept the music industry. Some artists have found some fame by releasing music on social media. Authorities are tracking them down, too.
A look at the Kremlin's negotiating strategy
by Charles Maynes
As the Trump administration continues to flood the news cycles with its efforts to end to the war in Ukraine, NPR looks at the Kremlin's negotiating strategy.
As LA rebuilds after wildfires, climate activists want people to go all-electric
by Jeff Brady
As Los Angeles rebuilds from the Eaton and Palisades fires, climate activists want to retire the gas utility pipelines and and hope to persuade people to rebuild homes as all-electric.
The Pope's legacy on social justice
by Michelle Aslam
Pope Francis leaves a legacy of advocating for social justice issues. But some Catholic communities wish he had been able to do more.
A New Hue of Green? Scientists in California say they've found one
by John Ketchum
Scientists have discovered a new color... but you can only see it through a laser. How did scientists make the discovery and what could it mean for how we see color?
In 'The Legend of Ochi,' elusive, imaginary primates feel real
by Brianna Scott
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Isaiah Saxon, writer and director of The Legend of Ochi, about chasing the mysteries of nature, as a child and on film.
How three key cabinet departments are functioning amid layoffs and cuts
by Michele Kelemen
NPR correspondents recap how funding cuts, layoffs and leadership and policy changes in the second Trump administration are affecting the Departments of Defense, State and Health and Human Services.
Want to reduce soreness after a workout? Make time for this routine
by Margaret Cirino
It's normal to feel some pain or soreness after a workout. But how much is too much, and more importantly, how do you get relief? NPR's Life Kit helps you build out your post-workout recovery routine.
Kansas ranchers and hunters want a year-long night hunting season for coyotes
Human activity like cutting down forests and pushing out predators have allowed coyotes to thrive across the Great Plains. Agriculture sectors worry about losing livestock to coyotes.