GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger Says Soleimani Assassination Was The Right Move
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger about any potential fallout from the U.S. killing of an Iranian general.
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How Iran Will Move Forward Without Gen. Qassem Soleimani
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rand Corporation Iranian expert Ariane Tabatabai about what could be next for the U.S. and Iran following the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.
Democrats, Environmentalists Call For Federal Lands Chief To Resign
The Trump administration has extended the appointment for the controversial acting head of the Bureau of Land Management, which is in charge of roughly 10% of all the land in the U.S.
As Marijuana Goes On Sale In Illinois, Some Weed Convictions Pardoned
Illinois is the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana. Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker says it's not to make cannabis widely available, but to "maximize equity" — including 11,000 pardons.
Experts Encourage Layered Approach To Church Security Protocols
Places of worship are rethinking their security plans after last Sunday's fatal church shooting in Texas. It's a delicate balance between providing sanctuary and safety.
FAA Investigates Drones Circling Parts Of Colorado, Nebraska
Clusters of large drones have been flying grid patterns over eastern Colorado and western Nebraska in recent weeks. No one knows who's flying them or why.
A Single Mother And Her Child Continue A Circle Of Life Disrupted By The Nazis
When Dena Kohleriter was 36, she decided to start a family on her own. At StoryCorps with her daughter, Jori, Dena describes how her grandmother, a Holocaust survivor, responded to the news.
Hobbies To Consider For The New Year: Debra Reyburn Shares Her Watercolor Passion
As 2020 begins, consider taking up a new hobby! Debra Reyburn of Boise, Idaho, shares her passion for watercolors.
Trump Continues Criticism Of Democrats On Homelessness, But Hasn't Intervened
President Trump continues to attack Democrats for homeless population growth in places like California and New York, but his administration has yet to decide on a plan.
Tablets Offer Educational Opportunities In Prison, But Quality Varies
More and more incarcerated students are getting access to educational technology. These technologies offer access where education is limited, but not much is known about the quality of the programs.