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.
Racism In Medicine Casts A Pall Over COVID-19 Vaccinations
A big challenge for public health officials has been the skepticism many Black Americans have toward COVID-19 vaccines. One notorious medical study has been cited as the reason.
Biden's Bill Is Not Like Prior Bipartisan Relief Measures, Rep. Smith Says
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Republican Rep. Jason Smith of Missouri about the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. Smith opposes the bill, which the House is expected to vote on Wednesday.
Arizona GOP Lawmakers Aim To Stop Private Funds For Elections
Republicans in Arizona aim to block non-profits like the Zuckerberg-backed Center for Tech and Civic Life and the Schwarzenegger Institute from giving out money to help elections run smoothly.
Texas Lifts Its State-Wide Mask Mandate, Some Businesses Disagree
Business may now operate at full capacity. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Sarah Self-Walbrick of Texas Tech Public Media and Arnoldo Richards, a restaurant owner in Houston, about mandates being lifted.
Brazil's COVID-19 Cases Rise Amid Disinformation, Variant P.1
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Mauricio Nogueira with Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Pretol in São Paulo about the race to vaccinate Brazilians, and rampant disinformation.
Young Farmers Face A Barrier Their Parents Didn't: Student Loan Debt
The average age of farmers in the U.S. is nearly 60 years old. That means younger farmers are urgently needed. A third of U.S. farmland is expected to change hands by 2035.
Critics Deride Catalonia's Attempt To Create A Space Agency
The Spanish province of Catalonia is forming its own space agency to stimulate the high-tech industry. Critics see it as another attempt to separate the region from Spain.
Performance Venues Wait For Aid From Earlier COVID-19 Relief Measure
A bailout for live music and other event venues passed in the last relief bill. But one month after applications were scheduled to launch, they have not, and many venues are barely hanging on.
A Sign Of Spring? Goose Takes In A Preseason Baseball Game
A goose decided to patrol center field during a spring training game between the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks. The goose was in no hurry to leave.
Biden Administration Gears Up For A Showdown With Big Tech
President Biden is expected to add prominent tech critics to his administration. Some have advocated for breaking up major companies like Facebook.
Abortion Rights Activists Plan To Challenge Arkansas Ban In Court
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has signed a near-total abortion ban in the state, which allows abortion only in cases of medical medical emergency. The law could wind up before the U.S. Supreme Court.