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.
Biden Plan To Expand Child Tax Credit Could Help Millions Out Of Poverty
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Chuck Marr, director of federal tax policy at the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, about the Biden administration's proposal to expand the child tax credit.
Biden To Talk About Foreign Policy As Russia, Myanmar Crises Flare
President Biden gives his first foreign policy speech, with two thorny crises confronting him: Russia's detention of Alexei Navalny and the coup in Myanmar, a country where China plays a key role.
House To Decide If Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Dropped From 2 Key Panels
After Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy failed to take the robust action Democrats and some Republicans were calling for, the House will vote on whether to strip Greene of her committee assignments.
Coronavirus Pandemic Disrupts Whisky Tastings In Scottish Highlands
Scotland's signature whisky business continues to struggle. That because of the coronavirus pandemic, and U.S. tariffs that are part of a long-running, unrelated trade dispute over airplanes.
Grand Jury In Ohio Indicts Ex-Police Officer On Murder Charges
A former Columbus, Ohio, police officer was indicted for killing an unarmed man in December. Adam Coy, who is White, is expected to plead not guilty in the killing of Andre Hill, who was Black.
Kevin Macdonald, Ridley Scott Join Forces For Another 'Life In A Day'
The crowd-sourced documentary Life In A Day 2020 explores life around the world on a single day: July 25, 2020. It is a sequel to the first version that was done a decade ago.
Confusion, Finger Pointing Remain After Wild Ride Of GameStop Shares
Last week's stock market madness that started with GameStop shares is subsiding. As people try to unpack what happened, many are wondering if a powerful hedge fund has answers.
Seed Companies Struggle To Keep Up With The Demand
During the pandemic, many people stuck at home turned to gardening for the first time. The unexpected spike in demand is leaving suppliers running out of seeds for home gardeners and small farmers.
Kansas City Chiefs' Barber Tests Positive For COVID-19
ESPN reports about 20 players and staff were waiting for haircuts when their barber learned of a positive coronvirus test. Two players have been isolated as close contacts.
Should Calif. Farmworkers Be Next In Line To Get COVID-19 Vaccine?
California is battling over getting vaccines to essential farmworkers, who are hard to reach. Prioritizing them could slow overall efforts, but advocates say equity demands they must be prioritized.