Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration's emergency request to fire the heads of two independent agencies. But the decision is technically a temporary one.
Biden Faces A Lot Of Challenges In His Attempt To Address Voting Rights
The president has also faced criticism for not speaking out more forcefully on the issue. Biden will delivering a speech Tuesday on voting rights at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
Cuban Crowd Is One Of The Biggest Anti-Government Protests In Recent Memory
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks to Ada Ferrer, professor of Latin American and Caribbean History at New York University, about the significance of the anti-government protests in Cuba.
The 2021 Emmy Nominations Are Revealed On Tuesday
The ceremony will take place in September, and will be hosted by Cedric the Entertainer. It's been a tumultuous year for television shows because of the pandemic.
COVID Vaccine Latest: J&J Warning Label And Israel Starts Booster Dose
The FDA ordered Johnson and Johnson to put a label on its COVID-19 vaccine warning of the risk of a neurological disorder. Israel is offering booster shots to individuals who are immune compromised.
Canadian MP Wants An Investigation Into Crimes Against Indigenous People
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Mumilaaq Qaqqaq, a member of the Canadian parliament, about Canada grappling with a history of injustice against Indigenous people.
As The Pandemic Eases, More Couples Plan To Get Married
In the U.S., more couples are deciding to tie the knot. A spokeswoman for Catbird, a jewelry brand based in New York, says engagement ring appointments have increased tremendously.
DOJ And Other U.S. Departments Assist In Haiti's Presidential Assassination Probe
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Amy Wilentz, a contributing editor at The Nation, about what's next for Haiti after last week's assassination of the country's president.
News Brief: Texas Voting Restrictions, Biden Voting Rights, J&J Vaccine Warning
Texas Democrats stage a walkout to try to stop new voting restrictions. President Biden is pressured to act on voting rights. Johnson and Johnson must put a warning label on its COVID-19 vaccine.
Claypoole's Revolutionary War Diary Is On Display At A Philadelphia Museum
John Claypoole was the third husband of Betsy Ross. Although the diary predates his relationship with the famed flagmaker, it does give a snapshot into the drama that was the American Revolution.
South Korean Gym Goers Have Fewer Music Options Because Of COVID Rules
In Seoul, gyms are banned from playing up-tempo music, such as K-pop hits. The regulations are intended to prevent people from breathing too heavily, which could spread the virus.
