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.
CDC Updates School Guidelines For Students Returning In The Fall
The CDC has revised guidance for schools for fall 2021. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten about the latest recommendations for in-person learning.
Senate Republicans Criticize Biden's Nominee To Head Bureau Of Land Management
Republicans are pressuring President Biden to withdraw his nominee to be the country's next public lands chief amid controversy over her alleged involvement in a tree spiking incident in the 1980s.
Farmers Worry That Their Crops Won't Survive This Summer's Heat Waves
Another heat wave is baking much of the American West. The extreme temperatures, along with historic drought, are fueling fast-growing wildfires that have led to evacuation orders in several states.
In The European Soccer Championship, Italy Defeats England
Italian fans are celebrating after their national men's team on Sunday won the European soccer championship over England. The match was played in London.
The Simple Sunflower Project Brings Joy To Hospital Patients
When the wedding party is over, Eleanor Love gets to work. The Virginia-based doctor collects leftover flowers and gives them to patients at her hospital. Studies show flowers can help patients heal.
Screenings For Cancer Dropped Dramatically During The Pandemic
At the height of the pandemic, routine cancer screenings declined by 90%. Screenings have resumed and doctors are diagnosing later-stage cancers — things that might have been caught earlier.
Dubai Unveils World's Deepest Pool
The pool carries as much water as six Olympic-size swimming pools. Beneath the surface, divers can explore an underwater "abandoned" city with apartments and an arcade.
Two American Citizens Among Those Arrested In Haitian President's Assassination
Haiti's police chief says they've detained 17 suspects. And that three other suspects were killed by police and eight more are on the run.