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Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now
by Michel Martin
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration's emergency request to fire the heads of two independent agencies. But the decision is technically a temporary one.
News Brief: Britain Trip, Antitrust Crackdown, Impeachment Debate
by Steve Inskeep
President Trump meets Britain's prime minster. A House panel examines if tech companies are using anti-competitive practices. How does the Democratic caucus break down on the issue of impeachment?
Pink Water Is Flowing Through The Taps In Coal Grove, Ohio
A water treatment official tells WSAZ-TV that a pump malfunctioned, allowing a chemical into the water. Officials insist the pink water is fine to drink, but don't use it to wash your clothes.
Protesters Greet Trump During The 2nd Day Of His U.K. Visit
Steve Inskeep talks to David Lammy, a member of Parliament in Britain from the Labour Party, who will be out on the street with protesters demonstrating against Trump's state visit.
Carnival Corp. Agrees To $20 Million Fine For Pollution Violations
by Greg Allen
Executives with Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise line, were in court explaining why its ships continue to dump plastics and other pollutants into waters in the Caribbean and Alaska.
House Lawmakers To Call Out Trump Administration On White Supremacist Violence
by Hannah Allam
A House hearing will demand answers from FBI and Homeland Security officials on why the White House has failed to acknowledge that far-right violence is now the deadliest form of domestic extremism.
At Least 2 Million Or More Americans Experience Workplace Violence
by Alana Wise
When a gunman stormed his workplace at a Virginia Beach government office, it was the latest example of someone taking grievances out on colleagues. Experts worry workplace violence is on the rise.
Istanbul Residents To Vote In New Election For Mayor June 23
by Peter Kenyon
In Turkey, residents of Istanbul are angry after their mayoral election results were voided in what appeared to be a power play by the ruling party. They plan to come out in big numbers for the redo.
Remembering Tiananmen Square Massacre 30 Years Later
Thirty years ago in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, student-led demonstrations were forcibly crushed by the Chinese government. The weeks-long, student-led demonstrations called for Democratic reform.
Mexican Trade Delegation Will Try To Head Off Trump's Planned Tariffs
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Antonio Ortiz-Mena, a former Mexican trade negotiator, about a trade delegation preparing to talk to their U.S. counterparts about President Trump's proposed tariffs.
Remember The Pogo Stick? It's Back — Move Over Electric Scooter
The start up Cangoroo plans to deploy pogo sticks in Sweden this summer, after that in London and San Francisco. Besides transportation, the company is promoting the added element of fitness.
2 Democratic Representatives From New Jersey Differ On Impeaching Trump
by Tim Mak
Two House Democratic freshmen from New Jersey initially opposed starting impeachment proceedings against President Trump, arguing their voters were focused on other things. One has changed his mind.
Have Tech Companies Become Too Powerful? Congress Will Investigate
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Tony Romm of The Washington Post about a House panel looking into competition in the digital industry — examining if tech companies use anti-competitive practices.