Afghan who helped U.S. military arrested by ICE after routine immigration hearing
An Afghan who helped U.S. military forces at war was arrested by ICE agents after appearing for an immigration hearing in San Diego. He may now face deportation despite death threats from the Taliban.
Airline Worker Returns Buzz Lightyear Toy That Boy Left Behind
The toy was found by a Southwest Airlines worker named Jason. Luckily Hagen had written his name on the bottom of Buzz's foot. The airline scoured the passenger list to find the toy's owner.
News Brief: U.S.-Mexico Border, Cuomo Scrutiny, Spring Break Travel
FEMA assists with the surge of migrant children at the border. An adviser to New York Gov. Cuomo may have tried to suppress complaints about the governor. The CDC discourages non-essential travel.
Jackson, Mississippi, Residents Enter 4th Week Of Water Crisis
It's been a month since some in Jackson, Miss., had usable running water. A winter storm hit the aging infrastructure in the majority Black city, and many are angry about how long the fix is taking.
Israelis Suspect Country's Reopening Is Connected To Upcoming Election
With much of its population vaccinated, Israel has reopened many elements of its economy. But many Israelis think the reopening might be affected by upcoming elections.
Breaking Down President Biden's Prime-Time Address
Democratic strategist Mo Elleithee and Republican strategist Scott Jennings react to President Biden's first prime-time address to the nation.
Biden Aims To Make All Adults Eligible For Coronavirus Vaccine By May 1
President Biden is outlining a plan to get the U.S. "closer to normal" by July 4th. He also plans to ensure all adults are vaccine-eligible by May 1.
One Year Into The Pandemic, Here's What We Can Learn From The Stock Market
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Megan Greene, a senior fellow at Harvard Kennedy School of Government, about the stock market ups and downs in the year since the coronavirus was declared a pandemic.
British Website Wants To Hire Virtual 'Minecraft' Gardener
Who said video games were a waste of time? WhatShed is hiring someone to help Minecraft players build virtual gardens. The job would pay $70 an hour.
Virginia Man Wants To Set The Record For World's Spiciest Beer
Ray Parrish owns the Maltese Brewing Company in Virginia. When he found out that Guinness World Records didn't currently have a record for spiciest beer, he decided he would try and set it.
The Superintendent For Richmond Public Schools Has A Plan For His Students
School districts across the country are looking for ways to fill the gaps from distance learning. The superintendent of Virginia's Richmond Public Schools has a plan that could be approved this month.
High School STEM Competition Finalists Discuss Their Innovative Projects
Rachel Martin speaks with three of the 40 high school finalists in the Society for Science and Regeneron's annual STEM competition.