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Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now

4:18am May 23, 2025

by Michel Martin

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.

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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.

Haitian Ambassador Discusses Ongoing Investigation Into Assassination Of President

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Ambassador Hervé Denis about the assassination of Haiti's president and what lies ahead for the interim government.

Giant Digital Cat Captivates Japan Via Billboard

The 3D cat doesn't advertise anything. It just does cat things-- like nap or lick its paws. The company running the billboard says they hope the cat will brighten up the city.

Zaila Avant-Garde Makes History With Scripps Spelling Bee Win

14-year-old Zaila Avant-garde breezed to the championship on Thursday night. The only previous Black winner was Jody-Anne Maxwell of Jamaica, the only champ from outside the United States.

Education

Nikole Hannah-Jones And Ta-Nehisi Coates To Join Howard University Faculty

After some controversy, Nikole Hannah-Jones declined a position at UNC and will instead join Ta-Nehisi Coates at Howard University. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Coates about their new roles.

Health & Safety

Thousands Given Fake Vaccines Through Scam In India

by Sushmita Pathak

Following a deadly COVID-19 outbreak, Indians were desperate to get vaccines that were in short supply. Scammers took advantage and sold thousands of shots which were nothing but salt water.

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Two American citizens were arrested in connection with the assassination of the Haitian President. New COVID-19 hotspots emerge. And, Biden vows to stick to his plan to end America's longest war.

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The Pandemic Raised The Price Of Ammunition, Leaving Police Departments Struggling

by Adam Pinsker

Small and midsized police departments are having a hard time acquiring ammunition. Some of it is pandemic and supply chain related and prices are soaring - putting strains on already tight budgets.

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U.S. Faces Pressure To Allow Travel From Europe

Noel King talks to Jon Baselice, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Immigration Policy, about the growing calls for the U.S. to lift restrictions on European travelers to the United States.

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