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National

The Supreme Court releases decisions on the last day of their term

11:37am June 27, 2025

by Nina Totenberg

The Supreme Court releases opinion on birthright citizenship and other cases. NPR's Steve Inskeep, Carrie Johnson, and Nina Totenberg analyze the decisions.

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Politics & Government

Will Statehouses Be More Productive Than Congress In 2020?

State lawmakers are preparing ambitious plans for their legislative sessions in 2020. NPR's Noel King talks to Reid Wilson of The Hill about new state laws and the trends behind them.

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Advocates Say Texas Wants To Curb College Students' Political Power

by Ashley Lopez

A new Texas law that makes it harder to open polling places on college campuses is being challenged in court as young voters become more politically active in the state.

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World News

What The U.N. Is Doing To Counter Zimbabwe's Food Crisis

NPR's Noel King talks to Gerry Bourke of the U.N.'s World Food Program about its decision to switch from cash transfers to in-kind food aid to respond to Zimbabwe's worsening hunger crisis.

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National

Tumbleweeds Trap Cars In Eastern Washington State

An enormous number of tumbleweeds blew onto a road New Year's Eve, piling up into a mountain of tangled branches that blocked traffic and even buried some cars, trapping travelers inside.

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Health & Safety

VA Offers Intimacy-Building Skills To Struggling Couples

by Carson Frame

Studies show that veterans are more likely to separate or divorce than non-veterans. In response, the Department of Veterans Affairs expanded a program that teaches intimacy skills to veteran couples.

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World News

Facing Indictments, Israel's Prime Minister Requests Immunity

by Daniel Estrin

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested immunity from prosecution on corruption charges. How are his political allies and opponents responding?

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Researchers Have Found A Way To Improve TB Vaccine

by Pien Huang

The vaccine for tuberculosis has been around since the 1920s but it doesn't work very well. A new study shows that the vaccine could be far more effective if given at higher doses, intravenously.

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News Brief: Australia Fires, Benjamin Netanyahu, Statehouse Legislation

Australians suffer through their country's worst fire season. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu wants immunity from corruption charges. And, the legislative trends on the state level.

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World News

Young People In Russia Are Rebelling Against Putin's Rule

by Lucian Kim

In Russia a new generation is coming of age — one that has grown up entirely during the 20-year reign of President Putin. They have no memories of post-Soviet hardship.

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World News

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The Supreme Court releases decisions on the last day of their term

Will Statehouses Be More Productive Than Congress In 2020?

Advocates Say Texas Wants To Curb College Students' Political Power

What The U.N. Is Doing To Counter Zimbabwe's Food Crisis

Tumbleweeds Trap Cars In Eastern Washington State

VA Offers Intimacy-Building Skills To Struggling Couples

Facing Indictments, Israel's Prime Minister Requests Immunity

Researchers Have Found A Way To Improve TB Vaccine

News Brief: Australia Fires, Benjamin Netanyahu, Statehouse Legislation

Young People In Russia Are Rebelling Against Putin's Rule

Iran Is Accused Of Being Behind Attack At U.S. Embassy In Iraq

As 2020 Begins, We Commemorate The 20th Anniversary Of Y2K

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