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.
Watching For Change After Activist Hedge Fund Wins 2 Seats On ExxonMobil Board
NPR's Noel King talks with shareholder adviser Nell Minow about the implications of a small, activist hedge fund winning two seats on ExxonMobil's board in a push to reshape the company.
Unlike 2020, Fans Turned Out This Year To Attend Indy 500
No fans attended last year's race because of the pandemic. On Sunday, Helio Catroneves won his fourth Indianapolis 500. And for the first time, the race included a majority female team.
In An Attempt To Ease Sanctions, Venezuela's Maduro Reaches Out To U.S.
U.S. sanctions for Venezuela's crackdown on democracy are making the country's economic crisis worse. Authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro is seeking sanctions relief from the Biden administration.
Civilians In Myanmar Fight Back Against Authoritative Regime
The shadow government made up of lawmakers sacked during the military coup created a defense force. But the People's Defense Force isn't considered a legitimate challenge to the military.
Why Are Southern States Lagging In Vaccinations?
Eight of the 10 states which have the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates are in the South. Doctors and epidemiologists are trying to come up with ways to encourage more residents to get vaccinated.
News Brief: Benjamin Netanyahu, Texas Voting Bill, Infrastructure Deadline
Israel's prime minister could lose his job as rivals join forces. Texas GOP gives up on a new voting bill after Democrats walk out before a final vote. Still no deal on Biden's infrastructure plan.
An Illinois Man Waits 80 Years To Graduate From College
Bill Gossett, 97, left college to serve in WWII. He didn't go back until his 90s. In 2020 he finished an Associate of Arts degree, but had to wait a year for the ceremony because of the pandemic.
Seattle Names Newest Street Sweeper 'OK Broomer'
The punny choice was tops in the naming contest run by the Seattle Department of Transportation. The name was suggested by an 11-year-old resident. The submission got over 1,500 votes on Twitter.
Head Of Cybersecurity Firm That Detected USAID Hack Explains What Happened
A group linked to Russian intelligence got into an email account used by USAID. Rachel Martin talks to Steven Adair, who runs the cybersecurity firm that detected the attack.