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.
Facebook Group Helps Man Raise Enough Money For Liver Transplant
"A car group where everyone talks like boomers" is a Facebook group dedicated to poking intergenerational fun. But Gary Rider says it also helped save his life.
Abortion Test Case From Mississippi Could Undermine Roe V. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court will focus on Mississippi's abortion law, but it has implications for the rest of the country. If the Mississippi law is upheld, other states could pass similar laws.
Why A Special Burger At A Minneapolis Restaurant Is A Big Hit
Owner Cindy Berset believes the burger induces labor. Since creating it, 31 women have tried it and then gone into labor by the next day.
U.S. To Send Millions Of Additional COVID Vaccine Doses Overseas
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Gayle Smith, the State Department's coordinator for global COVID-19 response, about the U.S. sending surplus vaccines abroad to nations in need.
Istanbul Man Turns Passion For Ship Spotting Into Beneficial Hobby
One man in Turkey has made a following for himself by tracking one of the world's busiest and most scenic waterways. Istanbul is bisected by the Bosporus Strait.
U.S. Supreme Court To Review Mississippi Abortion Law
The high court has agreed to consider a major rollback of abortion rights. The test case comes from Mississippi, where state law bans most abortions after 15 weeks.
News Brief: U.S. Backs Cease-Fire, Roe V. Wade Challenge, Insurrection Intelligence
The U.S. calls for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. The Supreme Court agrees to consider a major rollback of abortion rights. NPR obtains a report on why violence wasn't anticipated on Jan. 6.
Federal Officials Make Available — For Free — 4 Obsolete Lighthouses
The U.S. Coast Guard has decided it no longer needs four of the nation's most picturesque lighthouses, and it's inviting certain types of organizations to take them over at no charge.
Overseas Americans Are Desperate To Get COVID-19 Vaccines
Millions of Americans live abroad in places where vaccine rollouts are slow and cases rampant. They're pleading with the U.S. government to send surplus shots overseas. The answer so far is no.
On Top Of COVID-19 Surge, Parts Of India Deal With Cyclone Aftermath
A powerful cyclone slammed India's west coast, knocking out power, flooding slums and complicating COVID-19 relief efforts.