Afghan who helped U.S. military arrested by ICE after routine immigration hearing
An Afghan who helped U.S. military forces at war was arrested by ICE agents after appearing for an immigration hearing in San Diego. He may now face deportation despite death threats from the Taliban.
Families begin to bury the 21 people killed in the Texas school shooting
Mourners in Uvalde are lining up outside a memorial for 19 students and two teachers killed in a mass shooting last week at Robb Elementary School. Many are struggling to cope with their deep grief.
U.K. Prime Minister Johnson reportedly will bring back imperial measurements
To coincide with Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to bring back imperial measurements — that is, pounds and ounces — just like in the U.S.
Canada aims to cap the market for handguns with new legislation
Canada's prime minister has introduced gun-control legislation that would freeze new handgun purchases, and introduce a mandatory buyback program for some assault-style weapons.
A restaurant in Taiwan offers free sushi to those who have salmon in their name
Hundreds of people changed their names, but Taiwan limits how many times citizens can make name changes. Without a change in the law, some are stuck with names like Salmon Dream or Dancing Salmon.
As Elon Musk prepares to take over Twitter, the SEC closely monitors
Elon Musk hasn't hidden his distaste for the Securities and Exchange Commission. The agency he scorns is now scrutinizing his bid to buy Twitter.
A look inside the billionaire battalion fighting the Russians in Ukraine
In Ukraine, one of the country's richest men has set up his own battalion to fight against the Russian invasion. He funds, trains and leads the light infantry unit on the front lines.
So many people are looking to leave China that it's been dubbed the run movement
Crushed by COVID-19 lockdowns and hemmed in by stricter political controls, more Chinese citizens are exploring options to leave China altogether.
People in New Mexico brace for other issues a menacing wildfire will create
As the largest wildfire in New Mexico's history continues to grow, efforts to prevent mudslides and protect drinking water are underway.
Citizens need to see the destruction military-style weapons wreak, surgeon says
NPR's Lelia Fadel talks to trauma surgeon Amy Goldberg, who says Americans are so desensitized to gun violence that the only way to cut through partisanship is to look at graphic photos of victims.
Independent probe of Uvalde shooting is the right call, Texas state Rep. White says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to state Rep. James White, an East Texas Republican who supports gun rights, about firearm legislation following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.
Biden visits Uvalde seeking to comfort the community after last week's shooting
While President Biden honored the 19 children and two teachers killed in the massacre at Robb Elementary School, residents want to know why the police were slow to respond to the shooting.