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Razor wire and a guard tower stands at a closed section of the U.S. prison at Guantánamo Bay on Oct. 22, 2016.

What Might Happen To Guantánamo Now That U.S. Troops Are Leaving Afghanistan

5:42pm July 10, 2021

by Sacha Pfeiffer

The U.S. military prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, was created to hold people captured in Afghanistan and the broader war on terror. As the U.S. pulls out of Afghanistan, what happens to its detainees?

Army Brig. Gen. Mark Martins, Guantánamo's chief prosecutor, addresses the media on Oct. 19, 2012, at the end of a week of pretrial hearings for the five alleged architects of the 9/11 attacks. Martins announced his retirement this week.

Chief Guantánamo Prosecutor Announces Surprise Retirement Before 9/11 Trial Starts

10:39am July 10, 2021

by Sacha Pfeiffer

As the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks nears, the case's chief prosecutor has announced his surprise retirement. No clear reason was given for Brig. Gen. Mark Martins' early exit from Guantánamo.

Alan Hostetter, seen here in May 2020, became a leading activist against coronavirus-related lockdown policies in Orange County, Calif. Hostetter, a former police chief and yoga instructor, is now facing conspiracy charges for his alleged role in the insu

What Led A Police Chief Turned Yoga Instructor To The Capitol Riot?

9:49pm July 07, 2021

by Tom Dreisbach

Alan Hostetter, once a police chief and yoga instructor, became known for protesting pandemic lockdowns in California. He's now facing conspiracy charges for his alleged role in the U.S. Capitol riot.

The remains of a burned home from the Bobcat Fire in Juniper Hills, Calif., on Sept. 20, 2020.

FEMA Rejected 95% Of Aid Applicants During California's Last Wildfire Disaster. Why?

5:00am July 02, 2021

California's 2020 wildfires set a record: the most acres burned in a year. But another record was set: The second half of the wildfire season had the lowest FEMA wildfire-aid approval rate.

Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., speaks during a news conference in May. He believes FEMA has "swung way too far in the other direction" after people who were not eligible received assistance following Hurricane Katrina.

As Western Wildfires Worsen, FEMA Is Denying Most People Who Ask For Help

4:05pm July 01, 2021

An investigation into FEMA claims after 2020's historic wildfires in Oregon and California reveals wide fluctuations in approval rates and denials of people who met aid criteria.

"My goal for this year ... was simple," Proud Boys Chairman Enrique Tarrio tells NPR. "Start getting more involved in local politics."

Some Proud Boys Are Moving To Local Politics As Scrutiny Of Far-Right Group Ramps Up

6:07pm June 28, 2021

by Tim Mak

The future of the far-right Proud Boys is murky after at least 30 alleged members are facing charges in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot. Now a former member and the current leader describe their plans.

A machine makes masks in a medical-equipment factory in the U.S. on Feb. 15. When an N95 respirator shortage left hospitals scrambling in 2020, U.S. manufacturers stepped in. Now, some of those companies are struggling to sell their masks.

U.S. Companies Shifted To Make N95 Respirators During COVID. Now, They're Struggling

10:07am June 25, 2021

by Monika Evstatieva

When an N95 respirator shortage left hospitals scrambling in 2020, U.S. manufacturers stepped in. Now, those companies are facing bankruptcies and layoffs as Chinese-made masks flood the market again.

Police hold back rioters gathered outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. New body camera footage released by the Justice Department shows the violence of that day from the perspective of the officers themselves.

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New Body Camera Footage Shows The Violence Against Police During The Capitol Riot

8:22pm June 23, 2021

by Tom Dreisbach

New videos released by the Justice Department depict a chaotic scene at the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, particularly against the police officers there to defend the building and its occupants.

Rioters clash with police as they push barricades to storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

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New Videos Underscore The Violence Against Police At The Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

7:46pm June 18, 2021

by Meg Anderson

In response to a motion filed by NPR and other media organizations, the Justice Department released new videos which prosecutors say show assaults on police officers at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Bell helps Caleb to the kitchen table for breakfast in their Harlem home. "It was very difficult for him to participate in any [remote] activities or related services due to his inability to see, hear or speak," she says. "All of his services decreased in

After Months Of Special Education Turmoil, Families Say Schools Owe Them

1:18pm June 16, 2021

Special education services were severely disrupted when schools closed in spring 2020. In many places, they have yet to fully resume. Now, families are demanding schools take action.

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