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Supreme Court rules administration can end protected status for Venezuelans for now
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that the Trump administration, for now, can end the safeguard known as Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Venezuelans living in the U.S.
Despite COVID Criticisms, Olympic Organizers Say Tokyo Is A Well Prepared Host
by Anthony Kuhn
With the Summer Olympics set to begin in just over six weeks, organizers say they have protective coronavirus measures in place. But many experts and Japanese citizens remain skeptical.
Keystone XL Pipeline Developer Cancels Project, Ending Decade-Long Battle
by Jeff Brady
The developer of the Keystone XL oil pipeline has abandoned the project after President Biden revoked a permit. It was a major flashpoint in the debate over fossil fuels' role in climate change.
As More People Return To The Office, Will They Be Dressing Up?
During the pandemic, some employees stopped wearing work clothes while they were doing their jobs from home. NPR's Noel King talks to Robin Givhan, a senior critic-at-large for The Washington Post.
View From Europe: Biden Aims To Strengthen Trans-Atlantic Ties
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Wolfgang Ischinger, Germany's former ambassador to the U.S., about Biden's trip to Europe, and the intent to send the message that America will be a stronger ally.
U.S. Will Donate 500 Million Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines To Poorer Countries
NPR's Noel King talks to Kate Bedingfield, White House communications director, about President Biden's vaccine announcement, and his goal of shoring up the alliance with Europe.
States Say Large Amounts Of J&J Shots May Be Wasted If Not Used Soon
by Anna Huntsman
Ohio hospitals and health departments are trying to figure out how to give out 200,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine that are expiring at the end of the month.
Senate Bill Taking Aim At China's Economic Influence May Face House Challenges
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Republican Sen. Todd Young of Indiana and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California about a bipartisan bill to counter China's growing economic influence.
Release Of UFO Photo Prompts More Questions Than Answers
NPR's Noel King speaks with former Sen. Harry Reid about what he believes concerning UFOs, and what he hopes will come from the upcoming Pentagon report on UFO sightings.
News Brief: Biden Trip, Keystone XL Pipeline, Tribal Jails Probe
President Biden meets on Thursday with Britain's prime minister. The company behind the Keystone XL oil pipeline terminates the project. Deaths in tribal jails put spotlight on a system of neglect.
Solar Eclipse Will Be Mostly Visible In Greenland, Canada And Northern Russia
From certain spots around the world, the moon will briefly appear to obstruct the view of the sun. NASA says it'll look like a ring of fire. Americans will see a partial eclipse in November.
Labor Department Keeps Watch On Inflation With Consumer Price Index
by Scott Horsley
The Labor Department reports on the latest inflation data on Thursday. It comes after the consumer price index rose 4.2% in April from a year ago — the highest in more than a dozen years.
U.S. Sanctions Nicaragua: Accuses Leftist Government Of Undermining Democracy
by Carrie Kahn
The Nicaraguan government has imprisoned more members of the political opposition as President Daniel Ortega continues to shut down dissent in advance of this fall's elections.