Weapons and war: Parallels between Iran and Iraq
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist Steve Coll about the parallels between Iraq and Iran when it comes to discussions of a potential war due to an adversarial country's weapons program.
Future storms will put parts of NYC underwater, endangering hundreds of thousands
National Hurricane Center data show that areas in New York City where public housing exists are at risk as climate change brings more frequent and intense storms.
JetBlue wins the bidding war for Spirit Airlines
In a takeover that would create the nation's 5th largest airline, JetBlue won a bidding war for ultra low cost carrier Spirit Airlines. Federal antitrust regulators will have the final say.
Cleaning a great floating garbage patch the size of Texas
The Kwai, a 140-foot cargo ship, just made a 45-day round trip from Hawaii and back. It's load? About 96 tons of trash from a floating garbage patch the size of Texas.
Heat wave lessons learned in Pacific Northwest
The heat wave of 2021 was the deadliest weather event in Washington state's history. Hundreds died. What has the state learned from that event and are they better prepared for the next one?
The largest navy exercise in the world is underway, increasingly focused on China
The largest U.S.-led navy exercise in the world is now under way. Rim of the Pacific, or RIMPAC, is increasingly focused on containing China, as tensions rise in the region.
Senate put $50 billion into chips semiconductor research
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Republican Sen. Todd Young of Indiana about efforts to build more computer chips in the U.S.
What life looks for those who stayed and left after Big Creek's fire 2 years ago
After climate disaster, families are often faced with a decision to rebuild or leave. People in the town of Big Creek, Calif., who made this choice two years ago, are still feeling the repercussions.
Sacramento's Open Cup success proves a lower division team can compete with the best
The U.S. Open Cup is the country's oldest national soccer competition, and it's coming to an exciting finish. Insiders say Sacramento's run is an indication of the growth of the men's game in the U.S.