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.
English Teacher Says Strikes On Gaza Put Pressure On Residents' Mental Health
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Gaza resident Bilal Shbair about the challenges he and his family are facing as the current conflict with Israel shows no end in sight.
In The Senate, Fate Of House-Passed Bill To Probe Capitol Riot, Is Unclear
The House has passed a bipartisan plan to create a 9/11-style commission to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Senate Republicans are opposed to the measure.
'On Our Watch' Examines California's Unsealed Police Disciplinary Records
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to KQED's Sukey Lewis, host of the new podcast On Our Watch, about a reporting project to collect and analyze previously secret police internal affairs files.
Californians Want More Transparency Over Spending By Fire Victim Trust
While wildfire victims waited, a special PG&E Fire Victim Trust in charge of compensating survivors racked up $51 million in overhead costs last year. Meanwhile, the trust disbursed just $7 million.
Israel-Palestinian Fighting Takes A Vast Toll In The Gaza Strip
While pressure builds for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, strikes from both sides continue and the death toll mounts. Pressure builds on President Biden to get more involved.
1965 Class Ring Reunited With Owner, Who Didn't Know It Was Lost
The ring was found in a store parking lot in Delaware. It turns out, Joanna Gore had loaned the ring to her granddaughter, who lost it but had not told her grandmother it was missing.
Brazil Senate Examines Government's Handling Of Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages in Brazil, an inquiry is underway. An army general, who served as health minister, testified to senators determined to hold the government accountable.
Biden-Moon Summit Aims To Show U.S.-Korea Alliance Is Solid
On Friday, South Korea's President Moon Jae-in and President Biden will meet to discuss their alliances, mutual interests and dealing with China and North Korea.
Paul Mooney, Comedian And Writer, Dies At 79
Known as the godfather of Black comedy, Paul Mooney, who dealt with race in hilarious, eye-opening detail, died Wednesday. Comedian Dave Chappelle called him "the best that ever did it."
WHO Says U.S. Should Share Vaccines Globally Before Vaccinating Kids
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove of the World Health Organization about the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in India, and dangers posed by variants.