U.S. Launches Retaliatory Airstrikes In Iraq After Missile Attack
The strikes were "defensive, proportional and in direct response to the threat posed by Iranian-backed Shia militia groups," Pentagon officials said on Thursday.
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U.S. Conducts Airstrikes Against Iran-Backed Militia In Iraq
The U.S. military says it has carried out airstrikes in Iraq against a militia group backed by Iran — one it blames for a rocket attack on a base that killed one British and two U.S. service members.
FBI Surveillance Measures Appear Likely To Expire With GOP Opposition
A failure of sufficient support from President Trump and his allies in the Senate may mean that surveillance tools called essential by the Justice Department could expire this weekend.
Maryland And Ohio To Close Schools Statewide Due To Coronavirus
The closures come after many school districts and dozens of colleges and universities have temporarily closed because of the disease.
Are You Affected By Coronavirus-Related Layoffs Or Pay Cuts?
Has the coronavirus outbreak affected your employment or income? NPR wants to hear your story.
Judge Orders Chelsea Manning Released From Jail
The former Army intelligence analyst was behind bars for not testifying before a grand jury. The order for her release came the day after her lawyers said she attempted to kill herself.
Survey: White Evangelicals See Trump As 'Honest' And 'Morally Upstanding'
A new survey from the Pew Research Center shows that U.S. evangelicals are far more likely than other Americans to see President Trump as "honest" and "morally upstanding" and "somewhat religious."
U.S. Governors On Coronavirus Frontlines Assess Federal Response So Far
Governors across the country have found themselves on the frontlines of the COVID-19 epidemic. Some have criticized the federal government's response as slow and ineffective.
No March Madness: NCAA Cancels Men's And Women's Basketball Tournaments
The NCAA's move was the latest in a string of dramatic cancellations across the U.S. sports landscape.
Alabama Has No Coronavirus Cases Yet, And Isn't Taking Major Measures Against It
There are no confirmed coronavirus cases in Alabama. Some state officials say because of that, they're putting limited safety plans in place. That worries residents and health experts.