Many Afghans living in the U.S. fear being tortured or killed if they get deported
Roughly 200,000 Afghans came to the U.S. after the Taliban seized control in Afghanistan in 2021. Many are worried about their future as President Trump has steadily eliminated legal protections.
Afghanistan's economy is in trouble after the Taliban took control
We've heard a lot about Afghanistan and its varying crises after the Taliban takeover. One of those crises is an economic one dealing with currency. Planet Money explains Afghanistan's money problems.
FAFSA applications are open, with some big changes
FAFSA applications have been down during the pandemic, and there have been some recent changes to the form. This year's applications open Oct. 1.
Breaking down the Biden administration's new immigration enforcement guidelines
The Biden administration has unveiled new rules for federal immigration that have been criticized by people on both sides of the debate.
New rule shields DACA from being challenged in court
The Biden Administration issued a rule that aims to protect DACA from future court challenges. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Austin Kocher from TRAC research institute about the policy's future.
30 years after their romance, 2 friends reunite
A man and a woman talk about their long, on-again, off-again friendship.
A look at Afghanistan 1 month into Taliban control
A month into the Taliban taking control over Afghanistan, how are they intending to run the country? And what has their take-over meant for women, the economy or economic security?
No One Wants The Government To Shut Down, Rep. Khanna Says
NPR's A Martínez talks with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California about the various deadlines lawmakers face — including the midnight deadline to fund government operations.
Facebook Will Be Back On Capitol Hill To Face Senators Questions
Facebook executives will appear before a Senate panel following a list of public crises — including Instagram's impact on children. Facebook paused plans to build a version of Instagram for kids.
Prehistoric Footprints Suggest People Came To The Americas Earlier Than Thought
Early human footprints in New Mexico's White Sands National Park have fascinated researchers for years, but a recent study proposes the so-called "ghost tracks" are even older.
Democratic Lawmakers Feel The Pressure To Get Things Done On Their To-Do List
Democrats haven't come together to pass an infrastructure bill or agree on the size of the reconciliation measure. They've yet to pass a bill to keep the government funded or raise the debt ceiling.