These students protested the Gaza war. Trump's deportation threat didn't silence them
NPR spoke with two international students about their decision to continue speaking out despite the government's aggressive effort to deport pro-Palestinian activists.
Democratic Candidates For NYC Mayor Campaign Full-Out Ahead Of Primary
More than a dozen candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination in a primary on Tuesday that will likely decide who becomes the next mayor of New York City.
Success Of COVID-19 Vaccines Ushers In Renaissance In Vaccine Technology
Vaccine makers are planning for the possibility that boosters will be needed, and they're pushing ahead with research into new-generation flu shots and mRNA cancer vaccines.
U.S. To Pour Billions Into Antiviral Treatments For Coronavirus, Other Viruses
NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Timothy Sheahan, a virologist and assistant professor for the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina, about the government's plans.
Domestic Fans May Attend Olympic Events, No Foreign Spectators
Olympic organizers on Monday decided to allow some spectators at events. The decision follows the first case of an Olympic athlete being denied entry to Japan, after testing positive for COVID-19.
Girl Scout Cookie Sales Take A Hit During Coronavirus Pandemic
Roughly 15 million boxes of Girl Scout cookies remain unsold. The organization, which says the coronavirus is to blame, plans to keep selling until all the cookies are sold.
Researchers Examine Whether A Focus On Social Needs Keeps People From Getting Sick
Eager to control costs, health systems and insurers are trying to help patients with social needs such as food and housing. Research on these interventions isn't producing evidence that it works.
How Does The U.S. Help Afghans Hold On To Gains While Withdrawing Troops?
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Ambassador Ross Wilson, who serves as Chargé d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, about Afghanistan's future following the withdrawal of U.S. troops.
California County Bans The Feeding Of Peacocks In East Pasadena
LA County Supervisors have banned feeding peacocks in East Pasadena after residents complained it fanned the flames of a peafowl invasion. But is the effort too late to curb a population explosion?