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.
News Brief: Mideast Violence, CDC Mask Revision, Poll On Race, Police
The battle between Israel and Hamas enters its second week. CDC director defends latest mask recommendation. New poll spotlights different views of Black and white Americans on race and police.
Wisconsin Bakery Makes Cookies With Burglary Suspect's Face On Them
A burglar broke into Canfora Bakery in Milwaukee and took the cash drawer. A security camera caught the profile his face. The bakery made cookies with that image, and gave them away for free.
British Finance Experts Brew Up Plan To Help Pubs Hurt By Pandemic
To get pubs back to normal, experts say Brits should go out and each drink about 124 pints of beer this summer. They also say eating 976 bags of french fries or 40 roast dinners will do the trick.
CDC: Fully Vaccinated People Can Stop Wearing Masks Indoors, Outdoors
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say fully vaccinated people against COVID-19 can resume activities indoors or outdoors, in gatherings large or small, without masks or distancing.
Casualties Mount As Violence Intensifies Between Hamas, Israel
Israel has called up more troops and launched its heaviest assault yet along the Gaza border. Seven people in Israel have been killed. Losses are much higher on the Palestinian side.
What The Conflict With Israel Looks Like To 2 Palestinians
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Omar Shaban, founder of a Gaza-based think tank, and Palestinian lawyer Diana Buttu, about how this cycle of Palestinian-Israeli violence plays out in their neighborhoods.
Is It Legal For Employers To Mandate COVID-19 Vaccinations?
Employers are wrestling with a new set of thorny legal issues as they consider whether to mandate vaccination for employees returning to the workplace.
What To Watch: New Shows Are Coming To The Small Screen
During the pandemic, you may feel like you've seen every show worth watching. With a lot of new shows debuting, we have some suggestions for what to watch in the coming weeks.
U.S. Is Concerned By The Direction President Bukele Is Taking El Salvador
El Salvador's President Niyib Bukele says he was just cleaning out a corrupt house when he removed five supreme court judges and the country's attorney general. The U.S. says it was a power grab.