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.
How Do We Know Whether People Without Masks Indoors Are Vaccinated?
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Leana Wen, emergency physician and public health professor at George Washington University, about the CDC's new mask guidelines for people vaccinated against COVID-19.
Former NSA Chief Assess U.S. Vulnerability To Cyberattacks
NPR's Noel King talks to Keith Alexander, former director of the National Security Agency, about the risk of cyberattacks on the country's infrastructure, following the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.
Months Before Japan's Olympic Games, More Pandemic Concerns Are Raised
There is growing anger in Japan that the government is pressing ahead with this summer's Olympic games — as COVID-19 cases continue to rise there.
Health Official Resigns Over Mishandling Of MOVE Bombing Remains
Thursday marked 36 years since the MOVE bombing in Philadelphia — 11 people were killed including five children. On the anniversary, the city's mayor revealed what happened to some victim remains.
Minn. Mayor Wants Unarmed Civilians, Not Police, To Enforce Traffic Laws
City leaders in Brooklyn Center, Minn., where a month ago a white officer shot and killed Black motorist Daunte Wright, could vote soon on police reform proposals, including changes to traffic stops.
Student Solves Problem Created While We Look Down At Our Phones
We've all missed things when looking down at our phones. Minwook Paeng wanted to draw attention that, and he created the "third eye" — an ocular prosthetic worn on your forehead.
Fearing Taliban Retribution, Afghans Who Worked For U.S. Seek Visas
As American troops withdraw from Afghanistan, thousands of Afghans who worked for the U.S. over the years fear Taliban retaliation, and are eager to get visas to the United States.
Jenkins' 'The Underground Railroad,' Balances Beautiful Images With Brutality
NPR's Noel King speaks to Barry Jenkins, director of the new Amazon series — The Underground Railroad — based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead.
Cheney Ouster Results From GOP Not Reckoning With The Truth, Flake Says
Former U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake decries the GOP's ousting of House Republican Conference chair Liz Cheney, and warns that widespread refusal to accept election results undermines U.S. democracy.
News Brief: New Mask Guidance, Middle East Violence, Afghans See U.S. Visas
The CDC says fully vaccinated people don't need to wear masks. Casualties increase in the conflict between Hamas and Israel. Thousands of Afghans who worked for the U.S. fear Taliban retaliation.
Minneapolis' Fox 9 Experiences Technical Glitch During Weather Forecast
There is a lot that can go wrong during a live broadcast. Meteorologist Jennifer McDermed started multiplying across the screen. Her image grew and lagged behind her, creating a trippy time warp look.
