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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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Morning news brief

Russian President Putin's grip on power was challenged by rebellion. President Biden says U.S. had no involvement in that event. Nevada tribes to appear in court to block lithium mine construction.

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Researchers uncover a new way dolphins communicate: baby talk

A new study shows female bottlenose dolphins change their tone when talking to their calves. All of the 19 mom's whistled a unique signal — higher and greater than their usually tone.

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Health & Safety

Intermittent fasting may be equally as effective for weight loss as counting calories

by Will Stone

Patients trying to lose weight are often counseled to count calories, but new research finds intermittent fasting can be just as effective. (Story aired on All Things Considered on June 26, 2023.)

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Appeals court to hear challenges to lithium mine from environmentalists, tribes

by Kirk Siegler

West Coast Native American tribes will make a last-ditch effort in federal court Tuesday to block what would be the nation's largest lithium mine.

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The U.S. Marine Corps has decommissioned its all-female Fourth Battalion

by Steve Walsh

In an effort to end gender segregation, the Marine Corps recently decommissioned a historic recruit training battalion that for decades was the only one open to women.

Politics & Government

Morning Edition

Weekdays 5:00-9:00am

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

Morning news brief

Researchers uncover a new way dolphins communicate: baby talk

Intermittent fasting may be equally as effective for weight loss as counting calories

Appeals court to hear challenges to lithium mine from environmentalists, tribes

The U.S. Marine Corps has decommissioned its all-female Fourth Battalion

The U.S. was not involved in the Wagner Group's revolt in Russia, Biden says

'White people food' is trending on Chinese social media

Club Q shooter is sentenced to 5 consecutive life terms after pleading guilty

Inter-ethnic tensions threaten the fragile peace in Kosovo

State Department's first chief diversity officer is stepping down

Zaporizhzhian Cossack traditions are making a comeback during the war

Former Putin ally, who launched weekend revolt, agrees to relocate to Belarus