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This message comes from Mint Mobile. Mint Mobile took what's wrong with wireless and made it right. They offer premium wireless plans for less and all plans include high-speed data, unlimited talk and text, and nationwide coverage. See for yourself at mintmobile.com slash switch. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stevens. The US Supreme Court has paused a court order deadline for bringing a mistakenly deported Maryland man back to the US from El Salvador. As NPR's Jasmine Garst reports,

the Trump administration has defied the lower court order. The Trump administration has said Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia's deportation was an administrative error, but has doubled down on saying he was a gang member. U.S. District Judge Paula Zinnis says there's no evidence of that and gave the Trump administration a deadline of 12 midnight today to bring Abrego Garcia back to the U.S. The Trump administration quickly asked the Supreme Court to block the order, calling

it absurd. Chief Justice John Roberts, in a brief order, says Zinni's order is stayed until the Supreme Court weighs in on the case and that responses should be filed by 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Jasmine Garst, NPR News, New York. Meanwhile, the High Court says the Trump administration may use an 18th century law to deport alleged gang members, but that it must also allow deportees due process in court. CUT said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are affecting global health programs

for HIV and tuberculosis. NPR's Fatma Tanis reports. At CDC's Global Health Center, seven branches in the Division for Global HIV and Tuberculosis were completely eliminated, both staff and leadership, around 130 people, according to half a dozen CDC employees who spoke to NPR. Among the branches that were eliminated was maternal and child health. That team was made up of epidemiologists and physicians who focused on preventing babies from getting HIV from their mothers and keeping children with HIV around the world alive and on treatment to suppress the virus.

Public health experts say they're concerned about a resurgence in HIV AIDS cases around the world if these cuts aren't reversed. Vatma Tanis, NPR News. A powerful storm that pummeled parts of the Mid-south of the past week have moved on, but NPR's Giles Snyder reports that major river flooding is expected to persist for a few more days. Forecasters say the storm system responsible for the extreme weather is moving off into the Atlantic, but rivers and streams are so swollen, they warn that the flood threat,

especially in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama, could persist for days. Flood warnings remain in effect for much of Kentucky, where Governor Andy Beshear says more than 500 roads throughout the state were still closed Monday evening. Giles Snyder reporting. China is vowing to match U.S. terrorists and take countermeasures to protect its interests. This after President Trump threatened an additional 50 percent levy on Chinese imports if Beijing does not reverse its tariffs on U.S. goods. This is NPR. A federal judge is weighing arguments over a proposed $2.8 billion settlement that could

affect every part of college sports. Division I athletes claim the NCAA and five of the biggest conferences have prevented them from profiting off their celebrity status. They say that the team should share the revenue with players. Many college attorneys say they're concerned about how the plan would affect campuses across the nation. U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilkins has asked both sides to return to her courtroom in a week to discuss how they might address those concerns.

The Florida Gators men's basketball team beat the Houston Cougars 65-63 Monday to win the NCAA National Championship. From member station WUFT in Gainesville, Ailey Shains reports. It's the Gators third national championship and first since 2007. Ola Lawal is a second-year grad student from Nigeria cheering on fellow Nigerian Ruben Chinulu. Oh my god, it was so much, it was just a mix of emotions.

At first it was looking like we were going to lose because they had strong people, they were quite tall, but I mean we won after all, we did. The Cougars were up by 12 points early in the second half, but the Gators were able to come back and hang on to a two point lead. Senior Will Richard led the Gators with 18 points and eight rebounds. Next, the University of Florida and the City of Gainesville are expected to hold a celebratory parade. And some Gator starters will prepare to go pro. For NPR News, I'm Ali Shains in Gainesville, Florida. This message comes from Mint Mobile.

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