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Afghan who helped U.S. military arrested by ICE after routine immigration hearing

7:19am June 19, 2025

by Quil Lawrence

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.

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WHO Probe Into Origin Of COVID-19 Raises More Questions Than Answers

by Emily Feng

Scientists from the World Health Organization were in Wuhan, China, trying to figure out how the coronavirus got there and how it infected so many people, so quickly.

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World News

Navalny's Arrest Triggers Release Of Pent-up Anger With The Kremlin

by Lucian Kim

Recent protests in Russia demanding the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny spread well beyond Moscow, and revealed a wider dissatisfaction with the Kremlin.

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Politics & Government

Is It Unconstitutional To Put A Former President On Trial?

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks to Daniel Goldman, former lead counsel for House Democrats in the first Trump impeachment trial, about the Democrats' argument in Trump's second impeachment trial.

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Politics & Government

NPR Investigative Team Examines Criminal Cases Related To Insurrection

by Tom Dreisbach

Over 200 people have been arrested and charged in connection with the Capitol insurrection. An NPR examination has revealed many charged explicitly said they were inspired by then-President Trump.

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Mexico's Ambitious COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy Falls Into Disarray

by Carrie Kahn

Mexico set out to sign contracts with nearly every vaccine manufacturer in hopes of vaccinating most people by summer. But that plan's run into roadblocks, as the country deals with its worst spike.

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National

Boise, Idaho, Abandons Fight To Clear Homeless Encampments

by Kirk Siegler

A settlement has been announced in a landmark case that prohibits cities from ticketing homeless people for camping in public places — if there aren't adequate shelter beds available.

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Pa. Swing County Claims A Trump Lawyer, Impeachment Manager As Its Own

by Katie Meyer

In Pennsylvania, Montgomery County will have participants on both sides of former President Trump's impeachment trial. One is a defense lawyer the other is a House impeachment manager.

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Politics & Government

The Start Of Trump's 2nd Impeachment Trial Is Hours Away

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday will begin trying former President Trump for his role in last month's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. He's accused of inciting that deadly riot.

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'Post' Financial Columnist Worries About Unsophisticated Investors

NPR's Noel King talks to Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary about the Wall Street frenzy over GameStop, and the lessons it might teach for small investors.

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World News

Haitian Protesters Say Moïse's Term Is Over. He Says He Has 1 More Year

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Miami Herald reporter Jacqueline Charles about the latest political turmoil in Haiti. Protesters were demonstrating against President Jovenel Moïse.

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News Brief: Impeachment Trial, Capitol Siege, Mexico's Vaccine Plan

Trump's historic impeachment trial begins Tuesday in the Senate. NPR examines more than 200 criminal cases related to the insurrection. Mexico's COVID-19 vaccination plan runs into serious roadblocks.

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Health & Safety

Thousands Of Pharmacies Prepare To Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines

by Yuki Noguchi

The Biden administration this week will send a million vaccine doses to 6,500 of the nation's more than 40,000 pharmacies. We examine the logistics, and how consumers will sign up for appointments.

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