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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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Morning news brief

Intelligence officials look at the classified materials found at Mar-a-Lago. NASA will launch a rocket to the moon. And, more than 1,000 people have died from flooding in Pakistan.

Sports

Serena Williams might be making her last appearance at the U.S. Open Championships

by Tom Goldman

The U.S. Open officially begins today with some notable tennis stars missing. But one is the talk of the tournament. Serena Williams is making what's expected to be her final appearance there.

World News

Afghans from minority groups face new threats — this time from ISIS

by Arezou Rezvani

In Afghanistan, ISIS has been targeting minority groups in a wave of attacks in recent months. It's undermining the Taliban's promise of greater security.

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Flight delays and poor customer service are at unacceptable levels, Buttigieg says

by David Schaper

With millions of Americans preparing to fly over the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is urging airlines to step up their game so travelers aren't stranded.

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The population at an Arizona homeless encampment swells but resources fall short

by Bridget Dowd

The homeless encampment in Phoenix has grown to over 800 people from about 250 last year. Service providers say rising rents, high inflation and the end of the eviction moratorium play a role.

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Moviepass is back after its bankruptcy. The CEO says this time will be different

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with MoviePass co-founder and CEO Stacy Spikes about the return of the service after its bankruptcy in 2020.

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Education

Does Biden's student loan plan do enough for Black graduates?

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Wisdom Cole, national director of the NAACP Youth and College Division, about the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program.

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Education

Examining President Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan is designed to help low-income borrowers. But many will still have loans to pay off after Biden's changes.

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Education

After 4 decades in the classroom, a Texas teacher is keeping history alive

Nelva Williamson, a Houston public school history teacher, didn't think she'd end up in the classroom — even though her mom was a teacher. She tells her son about how her love of learning began.

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As the Colorado River recedes, states which rely on it, struggle to curb demand

by Luke Runyon

Last week, a deadline passed for the seven states that use the Colorado River to get the federal government a regional conservation plan. Some are criticizing the feds lack of enforcement action.

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Former NPR CEO Jarl Mohn wants to collect a mug from each member station

Jarl Mohn set out to become a member of all 251 stations. He sent a donation of a $1,000 to each of them and asked for a mug in return. His collection currently stands at 210.

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Ukrainian nuclear plant, controlled by Russian forces, temporarily went off line

Conditions at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine are deteriorating as international monitors are hoping to visit the facility in the coming days.

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