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.
More communities are deciding to fight the expansion of dollar stores
The number of dollar stores is growing quickly, especially Dollar General. In some towns dollar stores are a vital shopping option, but some residents warn the stores do more harm than good.
Germany aims to revive its solar power industry which was booming a decade ago
German solar panel manufacturers are working with lawmakers to rejuvenate the industry in Europe. They are seeking to counter China's dominance of the industry with tax incentives and legislation.
South Korean art student eats banana that was part of an art installation
In artist Maurizio Cattelan work called "Comedian," a ripe banana is duct-taped to a wall. The student snagged the fruit and taped the peel back on after eating it.
Hundreds of officers in Texas search for shooting suspect accused of killing 5 people
A manhunt is underway for the suspect accused of shooting to death five people, including a 9-year-old child with an AR-15, in Cleveland, Texas, Friday night over an apparent noise dispute.
NBA playoffs enter round 2 with no clear favorite
NPR's A Martinez talks to Mike Vorkunov, the national basketball business reporter for The Athletic, about the second round of the NBA playoffs — just eight teams are left.
Advocates for addiction treatment say Narcan should be made available everywhere
NPR's Michel Martin talks to William Jawando, a councilmember in Montgomery County, Md., and activist Laura Mitchell, about the impact of the FDA's approval of over-the-counter sales of Narcan.
How a wayward duck changed a Kansas City homeless man's life
When Dave Hughes lost his job and his place to live, he found refuge living under a bridge on Brush Creek in the middle of Kansas City, Mo. Then an ostracized duck gave him a new lease on life.
Some 1,000 Americans have been evacuated from Sudan
Thousands of Americans and other foreigners are trying to flee Sudan. Some are making it to Saudi Arabia, but getting out is dangerous and foreign governments are offering limited support.
Met Gala celebrates fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld, who died in 2019
The annual Met Gala fundraiser takes place Monday night in New York City. This year's theme pays tribute to desiger Karl Lagerfeld, who has a controversial legacy in the fashion industry.