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.
As NASA's Apollo Space Program Grew, Alabama Was Pressured To Desegregate
Hundreds of thousands of jobs were created for the Apollo space program. As the program ramped up, leaders in Huntsville, Ala., realized they needed to desegregate to attract talent.
Amid Growing Demands For Rapper's Release, Trump Vouches For A$AP Rocky
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Rolling Stone writer Charles Holmes about rapper A$AP Rocky, who has been detained in Sweden since the beginning of July for his involvement in an altercation.
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello Will Not Seek Reelection In 2020
Puerto Rico's embattled governor has stepped down as head of his party and confirmed that he will not be seeking reelection. He is, however, refusing to resign amid intensifying protests.
Federal Judge In Ohio Releases Trove Of Opioid Sales Records
Documents released as part of the biggest opioid litigation case reveal more internal emails from drug industry executives voicing indifference to addiction risks and the over-use of opioids.
In Germany, Working Mothers Say They Face Job Discrimination
Working mothers in Germany say they face prejudice and job discrimination in a country where many people still believe a mother's place is in the home.
How Will Iran's Seizure Of A British-Flagged Tanker Escalate Tensions?
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to ex-U.K. foreign minister David Miliband about Iran seizing the tanker. Miliband is now CEO of the International Rescue Committee. NPR's Greg Myre weighs in on the issue.
The U.K. And The U.S. Could Both Be Led By Blunt-Spoken Populists
Both President Trump and Britain's Boris Johnson emphasize national identity, an independent foreign policy and don't seem to mind accusation of being "politically incorrect."
Hong Kong Protesters Clash With Members Of A Masked Mob
Protests in Hong Kong turned violent over the weekend as clashes erupted between pro-democracy activists and a masked mob. The identity of the attackers was not immediately clear.
Plant Cover In Cities Could Combat 'Urban Heat Island Effect'
A large part of the country has been hit with a punishing heat wave. A visit to a suburban parking lot shows more vegetation would help metropolitan areas stay cooler.
CBD, A Christian Book Company, Changes Name To Avoid Calls About CBD Gummies
Ray Hendrickson has run a business called Christian Book Distributors, or CBD for short, for decades. But he changed the business' name to avoid confusion with CBD, the extract of the cannabis plant.
When It Comes To Vaccines And Autism, Why Is It Hard To Refute Misinformation?
For years scientists have said that there is no link between vaccines and autism. There are still many people who are reluctant to vaccinate. But, one woman has changed her mind about vaccines.
