Judge orders Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi to be released
Mohsen Mahdawi, the 34-year-old Columbia University student arrested and detained by masked immigration agents after his naturalization interview in Vermont, has been released on certain conditions.
Mount Mayon, one of the Philippines' most active volcanos, is erupting
Over the weekend, Mount Mayon began oozing lava after weeks of increased seismic activity. Scientists aren't sure what to expect next.
Why the pushback against more more renewable energy infrastructures?
The U.S. needs a lot more renewable energy to rein in climate change. But much of the opposition to larger solar projects is coming from local environmentalists and conservationists themselves.
Nation's first 'drag laureate' kicks off Pride in San Francisco
As anti-drag and anti-LGBTQ policies become more common, San Francisco recently appointed the country's first "drag laureate." (Story aired on All Things Considered on June 12, 2023.)
Illinois becomes the first state in the U.S. to ban book bans
In Illinois, there's now a ban on banning books. Schools or libraries that do so could end up losing state funds.
A rare collection of American literature will be auctioned off at Christie's
Bruce Lisman is selling a trove of 18th and 19th-century American books and rarities. His collection offers a rare look into the foundations of American literature.
Ahead of Father's Day, we'll hear voices of fathers from different backgrounds
Duane Jolly, a retired Army sergeant major, was deployed to Afghanistan for three years, spent one year in Iraq and about two years in Qatar. He's missed milestones in his children's lives.
A Colorado water policy group goes rafting to watch the Colorado River system refill
Climate change is predicted to shrink the Colorado River. But right now, there's more snow melt than the river has seen in decades. That's good for fish, birds and people who enjoy rafting.
The Vegas Golden Knights win the NHL's Stanley Cup — the franchise's first
The Golden Knights capture the best-of-seven series against the Florida Panthers by winning Tuesday's game 9-3 — thanks to a hat trick from captain Mark Stone.
Is a cost-free digital community a thing of the past?
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Dan Ives, tech analyst at Wedbush Securities, about fees social media platform Reddit imposed on third-party app developers. Protests blacked out parts of the site.
Civil rights advocates say laws need to catch up with AI technology
Law enforcement is increasingly using artificial intelligence to investigate crimes, but some civil rights advocates want limits on the technology.
An island in South Carolina provides much needed sanctuary for shorebirds
The man-made island near Charleston is serving as a sanctuary for thousands of shorebirds. It's a beneficial way to use soil from dredging rivers. (Story aired on ATC on June 12, 2023.)