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.
Julian Fellowes of 'Downton Abbey' says misery isn't 'compulsory' in entertainment
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Downton Abbey executive producer Julian Fellowes about the latest chapter in the Crawley family's story, Downton Abbey: A New Era.
Lebanon's economic crisis will be on voters' minds during parliamentary elections
Lebanon is holding parliamentary elections against the backdrop of a severe economic crisis. Here's a look at what's at stake for those in power and the candidates trying to replace them.
The White House is working to respond to the baby formula shortage
The Biden administration is working to address the shortage of baby formula in the U.S. as it faces pressure in Congress to do more.
Participant in Ruby Ridge standoff, Randy Weaver, dies at 74
Randy Weaver, known for the Ruby Ridge standoff in Idaho, has died. The 11-day standoff with federal agents 30 years ago, left three people dead.
Russia may become the only non-NATO nation in the Arctic, sparking fears of conflict
For decades, Russia and other nations collaborated on scientific and environmental issues in the Arctic. Now, there's concern that Finland and Sweden joining NATO could spark a military buildup there.
The Jan. 6 committee has issued subpoenas for 5 House Republicans
In an unprecedented move, the House select committee on the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has issued subpoenas for five Congressional Republicans, including GOP leader Kevin McCarthy.
What Senator McConnell says about the Supreme Court and the future of abortion
If Republicans win control in November, Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell is signaling that Congress could vote on further restrictions on abortion.
In Puerto Rico, the arrests of elected officials worsen trust in government
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Benjamin Torres Gotay, a reporter and columnist for Puerto Rico's El Nuevo Dia, about recent arrests of elected officials related to corruption.
Supremacy movements unite over abortion restriction, though for different reasons
The evolution of the anti-abortion coalition in the U.S. has long been a shared project of supremacist movements. Though they have shared a goal of overturning Roe, they have different agendas.