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Meet the law students working to bring workplace protections to federal courts
Meet the law students working to bring workplace protections to federal courts
A student-led group at Emory Law School has asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on the judiciary's system for policing bad behavior within its own ranks.
Carrie Johnson | Jun 19, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
These Wisconsin swing voters say Trump's war in Iran wasn't worth it
These Wisconsin swing voters say Trump's war in Iran wasn't worth it
The war in Iran was a costly blunder, according to Wisconsin swing voters who participated in two online focus groups that NPR observed.
Ashley Lopez | Jun 19, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Can you taste history? We try George Washington's original beer
Can you taste history? We try George Washington's original beer
Hops, yeast...and a lot of molasses
Jennifer Vanasco | Jun 19, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Why did the newly refurbished Reflecting Pool turn green? The quiz knows
Why did the newly refurbished Reflecting Pool turn green? The quiz knows
Plus, keep an eye out for our World Cup pun, intrigue around a tarp, and the Obama Presidential Center.
Holly J. Morris | Jun 19, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain
Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain
Labour's Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the country.
The Associated Press | Jun 19, 2026, 7:48 AM UTC
U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to at least 211 since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in early September.
The Associated Press | Jun 19, 2026, 7:13 AM UTC
Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup
Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup
Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup.
The Associated Press | Jun 19, 2026, 7:08 AM UTC
Luigi Mangione's lawyers withdraw plans for psychiatric defense
Luigi Mangione's lawyers withdraw plans for psychiatric defense
In a court filing Thursday, Mangione's legal team said they won't file psychiatric evidence in the 28-year-old's state murder case. The move came a day after his lawyers said they planned to pursue a psychiatric defense.
Brian Mann | Jun 19, 2026, 1:49 AM UTC
Key FDA committee unanimously recommends its first vaccine since 2023
Key FDA committee unanimously recommends its first vaccine since 2023
All nine members of the committee unanimously voted to recommend Moderna's new mRNA influenza vaccine for adults 50 and over.
Joseph Kim | Jun 19, 2026, 12:43 AM UTC
In photos: The Knicks celebrate their first NBA championship in more than 50 years
In photos: The Knicks celebrate their first NBA championship in more than 50 years
The New York Knicks celebrate their NBA championship win with a ticker tape parade in Manhattan.
NPR Staff | Jun 19, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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