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National

The Supreme Court releases decisions on the last day of their term

11:37am June 27, 2025

by Nina Totenberg

The Supreme Court releases opinion on birthright citizenship and other cases. NPR's Steve Inskeep, Carrie Johnson, and Nina Totenberg analyze the decisions.

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How an ice cream truck became a core memory for these two sisters

by Jo Corona

On StoryCorps, two sisters growing up in an Ohio farmhouse get a visit from an ice cream truck.

The current Supreme Court could be the most pro-business yet

by Adrian Ma

The current Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, may be the most business-friendly high court of the past century, according to a new study.

New York City rolls out new gun-free zones

by Matt Katz

New York City is announcing new gun-free zones that will include Times Square and the subway system. The new rules follow the Supreme Court decision overturning New York's handgun licensing law.

Migrants in Tijuana reflect on what brought them on their journey to the U.S.

by A Martínez

NPR's A Martínez speaks with migrants in Tijuana, Mexico about why they chose to leave their home countries in hopes of reaching the U.S.

State Department official says Russia's activities in Zaporizhzha are irresponsible

by Michele Kelemen

Nuclear facilities, like the one Russia controls in Ukraine, should be off limits to warring parties. Russia's seizure of the nuclear plant sets a dangerous precedent.

Chile's new constitution is put to the test at a vote

by John Otis

Chile is debating a new constitution, to replace the one written during the country's 17-year-military dictatorship. Now it'll be ratified - or rejected - by voters in a September 4th referendum.

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Sports

Serena Williams triumphs against Anett Kontaveit in second U.S. Open match

by Tom Goldman

Serena Williams isn't ready to stop playing competitive tennis just yet. She sparkled in her second-round U.S. Open match against Kontaveit — defeating the No. 2 seed in three sets to advance.

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National

Jackson State University president talks about the city's water supply crisis

NPR talks with Jackson State University President Thomas Hudson about longstanding problems with the Jackson, Miss., water system that preceded flood damage to the city's water supply.

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Politics & Government

Former federal prosecutor discusses where DOJ's case against Trump could lead

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti about whether the Justice Department's investigation into former President Trump's handling of documents could lead to charges.

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Morning Edition

Weekdays 5:00-9:00am

The Supreme Court releases decisions on the last day of their term

How an ice cream truck became a core memory for these two sisters

The current Supreme Court could be the most pro-business yet

New York City rolls out new gun-free zones

Migrants in Tijuana reflect on what brought them on their journey to the U.S.

State Department official says Russia's activities in Zaporizhzha are irresponsible

Chile's new constitution is put to the test at a vote

Serena Williams triumphs against Anett Kontaveit in second U.S. Open match

Jackson State University president talks about the city's water supply crisis

Former federal prosecutor discusses where DOJ's case against Trump could lead

Trump's lawyers and DOJ head to court over request for independent arbiter

The Monkees' Micky Dolenz is suing the FBI for secret files about the band

Dolly Parton launches a pet clothing and accessories line