Federal judge orders return of Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador under Alien Enemies Act In his Thursday order, U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg ordered the government to allow any of the men deported last year to El Salvador to appear in a U.S. port of entry to be conditionally allowed in as they challenge their removal. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Have astronomers witnessed the birth of a black hole? A massive star in the nearby Andromeda galaxy has simply disappeared. Some astronomers believe that it's collapsed in on itself and formed a black hole. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Judge approves Mark Kelly's request for preliminary injunction against Pete Hegseth Kelly, an Arizona Democrat, sued Hegseth after the Defense Secretary moved to formally censure him for participating in a video where he told service members they can refuse illegal orders. Elena Moore
Trump border czar Tom Homan announces Minnesota immigration surge is ending The aggressive enforcement operation resulted in thousands of arrests, and two U.S. citizens were fatally shot in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents. Gigi Douban
'Fresh Air' staff bids farewell to longtime executive producer Danny Miller Miller joined Fresh Air as an intern in 1978 and retired at the end of 2025. He led the show through many changes, like going national and editing digitally. Terry Gross
How Nigerian musician Fela Kuti used music as a weapon against dictatorship Considered the father of Afrobeat, Kuti used his music in the 1970s to combat colonial values and brutal dictatorship. Podcaster Jad Abumrad tells his story in the series, Fela Kuti: Fear No Man. Terry Gross
U.S. accuses China of secret nuclear testing Experts worry it could lead to more nuclear testing in the future.
Court rebuffs plea from domestic workers for better pay and respect They're often paid low wages and lack job protections. A petition to the country's supreme court to support their demands did not see success — and they are protesting. Kamala Thiagarajan
Spy agency says Kim Jong Un's daughter is close to be North Korea's future leader Seoul's assessment comes as North Korea is preparing to hold its biggest political conference later this month, where Kim is expected to outline his major policy goals for the next five years. The Associated Press
Using GLP-1s to maintain a normal weight? There are benefits and risks Drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy are intended for people who are overweight. Some patients are using them after bariatric surgery to keep pounds from creeping back. Others may just want to lose a few pounds. Yuki Noguchi