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Judge sees no reason to keep holding Abrego Garcia pending criminal trial
Despite the court order, if released from prison, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is likely to be immediately taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Expert panel picked by RFK Jr. will scrutinize the vaccine schedule for kids
The advisory committee makes recommendations to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the nation's vaccine schedule. Any changes could affect vaccinations for millions of children.
Trump’s signature policy bill is facing trouble on multiple fronts in the Senate
While Senate leaders have made several significant changes to the bill in recent days, the issue of funding for rural hospitals has emerged as a major roadblock.
Hold the yelling: Ebon Moss-Bachrach says ‘The Bear’ set is ‘very loving’
Moss-Bachrach has won two Emmys for his portrayal of an abrasive and ornery cook/maître d on the FX series The Bear. The show is known for kitchen chaos, but he says the set is calm and well run.
4 things to know about Zohran Mamdani, presumptive Democratic nominee for NYC mayor
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assembly member and democratic socialist, came in first in Tuesday's ranked-choice primary. Here's what to know about his policies, personal life and past.
‘Law & Order’ star investigates her own family’s tragic car crash in ‘My Mom Jayne’
Mariska Hargitay has only the vaguest memories of her mother, Jayne Mansfield, the sex-symbol movie star who died in the 1967 crash. Now, Hargitay examines her family history in a new documentary.
Greetings from Odesa, Ukraine, where a Black Sea beach offers respite from war
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.
Israel was once deterred from striking Iran. Now Netanyahu takes a victory lap
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wanted to attack Iran for decades, but the U.S. and his own security chiefs deterred him. Now he's basking in the moment.
Trump is slated to hold a press conference at the NATO summit
The news conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. ET at the conclusion of the summit in the Netherlands as the world watches to see whether a ceasefire between Israel and Iran will endure.
RFK Jr.’s picks for CDC vaccine advisers meet this week amid controversy
For the first time since Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced all the members of the vaccine committee, it is meeting in Atlanta.
Here are the nonfiction books NPR staffers have loved so far this year
A deep dive on gossip. Revolutionary history. A meditation on muscle. A closer look at the color blue. And memoirs galore. There's something for everyone on this nonfiction summer reading list.
Brother to Bruh: How Gen Alpha slang has its origins in the 16th century
What was once another shortened way to call a friend "brother," the word "bruh" is now being used widely, especially by Gen Alpha kids, to address parents, express sadness, frustration, happiness and seemingly everything else under the sun.
Just got laid off? Get back on your feet with this step-by-step guide
When you lose your job, it can be tough to know what to do next. Career coach Octavia Goredema shares a practical checklist of next moves, from reviewing exit paperwork to securing health care.
Why a war in the Middle East hasn’t sparked an oil crisis
Global crude oil prices are now lower than they were before Israel attacked Iran earlier this month. A price spike did occur, but it was short-lived — unlike oil crises of the past.
Six things to know about Iran’s supreme leader
NPR's Steve Inskeep profiles Iran's supreme leader, who is deciding on his next steps after a ceasefire with Israel.
NPR staffers pick their favorite fiction reads of 2025 so far
After long days focused on the facts, our newsroom reads a lot of fiction at home. We asked our NPR colleagues what they've enjoyed reading so far this year. Here's what they told us.
Trump’s pick for appeals judge seen as ‘ill-suited’ to lifetime appointment
The nomination of the president's former personal lawyer Emil Bove to an appellate judgeship could represent a pivot point in Trump's approach to the judiciary.
From streetwear to luxury fashion: How Virgil Abloh reshaped an industry
How did a streetwear-loving kid from Chicago become Louis Vuitton's artistic director in Paris? Critic Robin Givhan explores the rise of Virgil Abloh in her new book, Make It Ours.
Why America’s giant bunker-busting bombs may have failed to reach their target
Reaching Iran's most fortified nuclear enrichment site is a challenge, even for the world's biggest conventional weapons.
SpaceX launches 4 people into orbit on Axiom Space Ax-4 mission
It's the fourth mission to the International Space Station for Axiom Space. The Houston company works with SpaceX for rides to the station and coordinates with NASA to use the ISS for its astronauts.
Brazilian tourist found dead after falling from an Indonesian volcano
The Indonesian rescue team said it found Juliana Marins' body beside a crater using a thermal drone after four days of intensive searches complicated by extremely harsh terrain and weather.
The good news (154 million deaths avoided) and bad news about childhood vaccines
A new study points out success stories — and potential obstacles — to bringing vaccines to the world's children.
Sean Combs’ defense team doesn’t call any witnesses, rests in under 30 minutes
Combs did not take the stand as the case for his defense concluded. In lieu of witnesses, his team built on previous cross-examination to claim that his relationships were consensual and not coercive.
Early intel assessment says Iran’s nuclear program was only set back ‘a few months’
President Trump has said U.S. strikes on Iran obliterated the country's nuclear program. An early intelligence assessment finds the strikes may only have set it back "a few months."
Memorial to Queen Elizabeth II in London will feature a bridge reminiscent of her tiara
Foster + Partners architecture firm beat out four competitors to design the memorial, which will also feature statues of the queen and her husband Prince Philip.
‘A lid on a pot’: How does a heat dome work?
"If you've made grilled cheese in a pan and you put a lid on there, it melts the cheese faster because the lid helps trap the heat," a National Weather Service official told NPR.
Long and short-term solutions to keep yourself and your home cool in a heatwave
Much of the Midwest and the East Coast are under a heat advisory or warning this week as dangerous heat continues. Here's how to stay cool.
Why is China so concerned about Israel-Iran tensions?
China is closely watching whether Israel and Iran can broker a ceasefire. Beijing gets much of its crude oil imports from Iran through a "dark fleet" of vessels to evade American sanctions.
NTSB faults Boeing for lack of safety protocols in 737 Max door plug blowout
The nation's top safety investigators concluded there were multiple systemic failures that led to a midair blowout during the flight of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max jet last year.
As Sean Combs’ prosecutors rest, here is the case they’ve made
The meandering trial of the hip-hop mogul can be difficult to parse. Here's a broad overview of the charges and the case the government has presented to the jury.
What to know about ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ Florida migrant detention center in progress
Florida's attorney general says the facility is on track to open in early July, at a little-used airfield in the Everglades. Environmental activists hope they can repeat history and stop the project.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says tariff uncertainty warrants caution on rate cuts
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, under continued attack from President Trump, says the impact of tariffs on inflation should become clearer in the coming months.
