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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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It's primary election day in Virginia

Virginia Democrats vie for seats in primary elections that have proven expensive and competitive.

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Morning news brief

After visiting China, Secretary of State Blinken headed to London. Developments in the Israeli occupied West Bank worry the international community. Virginia's primary election is today.

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Sports

Teen ice skaters in rural mid-Missouri excel — even with only 1 rink

by Kassidy Arena

It's difficult to become a competitive figure skater, but that is especially true if there is only one skating rink for miles around. Rink time for practice is limited.

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National

3 people are charged after making off with a statue of a velociraptor

A security guard at a South Dakota science center noticed three people walking off with the statue. Video helped police track the suspected bandits back to their apartment.

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After China stop, Blinken turns his attention to the war in Ukraine

Fresh from China and a meeting with President Xi Jinping, Secretary of State Antony Blinken turns his focus to a conference in London centered on recovery and rebuilding in Ukraine.

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National

What reforms are needed after DOJ's scathing report on Minneapolis' police department?

NPR's Michel Martin talks to Rashad Robinson, president of Color of Change, after a Justice Department report accused the Minneapolis Police of widespread civil rights abuses against people of color.

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So you think you can dance? But for how long and how far?

A team of Connecticut high school students danced for a little under 16 miles. To break the record, they danced outside in the midday heat on a track for 64 laps. Their dance of choice? A conga line.

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You don't need a grill to grill, advises award-winning cookbook author

by Neda Ulaby

James Beard award-winning cookbook author James Whetlor explains how to reject BBQ maximalism and build your own tandoori oven. (Story aired on All Things Considered on June 16, 2023.)

Israeli-Palestinian battle in the West Bank featured heavier weaponry than usual

The State Department says it's troubled by Israel's decision to expedite settlement construction in the occupied West Bank, and calls for de-escalation after a deadly Israeli-Palestinian battle there.

Smithsonian 'Entertainment Exhibition' will showcase pop culture

NPR's special correspondent Susan Stamberg visits with curator John Troutman at the Smithsonian exhibit "Entertainment Nation."

Health & Safety

Huntington's spreads like 'fire in the brain.' Scientists say they've found the spark

by Jon Hamilton

Diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's spread like a fire through the brain. Scientists think they may know how that fire starts. (Story aired on All Things Considered on June 19, 2023.)

National

Authorities say a peaceful gathering in suburban Chicago turned deadly

NPR's A Martinez talks to Chicago Sun-Times reporter Sophie Sherry about a spate of shootings in the Chicago area that killed at least 11 people.