Israel claims control of Iran's skies, but Tehran is still hitting back
Israel says it has largely knocked out Iran's air defenses. In contrast, Israel still has strong air defenses in place, though some Iranian missiles are breaking through with lethal results.
The effect of budget cuts on vulnerable seniors
Proposed federal budget cuts to health and social programs would affect about 8 million seniors living in poverty. Many rely on state and federal support that the Trump Administration wants to cut.
The future of government-funded research at universities
The Trump administration is now cutting or threatening to cut federal funding for research. So, what does that mean for universities as we know them?
Trump and Musk have a very public break up
The feud seemed to drive a stake through the big-money political bromance between the president and Elon Musk -- who spent close to $300 million to elect Trump and became one of his closest advisers.
It's the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals
The NBA Finals begin. The best-of-seven series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers is sure to be thrilling. It's the seventh year in a row a different NBA champion will be crowned.
The Ting Tings mellow out with new album
The band the Ting Tings has a new album, Home, and a new sound. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to members Katie White and Jules De Martino about both.
Legal scholar says President Trump learned lessons from his last travel ban.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Stephen Vladeck, a Georgetown University law professor, about how President Trump's legal strategy on travel bans has shifted from his previous administration.
How a million dollar pitcher is shaping softball
Texas Tech and the University of Texas are facing off in the College World Series. We talk about it and the million dollar player.
Alexei Navalny's work reaches Russian audiences by way of new satellite channel
One year after the death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, his widow launches a satellite news channel broadcasting into Russia.
A new health advisory calls on AI developers to protect young people
A new report by the American Psychological Association calls on AI developers to build in features to protect the mental health of teen and young adults.
A high schooler shares the story of her 80-year-old pen pal in podcast project
Virginia high schooler Michelle Liu met her 80-year-old friend Sue Miller back when Michelle was three years old. They became friends and, over time, they became devoted pen pals.
This story was originally produced by Michelle Liu, with support from Wyatt Mayes and Briget Ganske, for the "On Our Minds" podcast from the PBS News Student Reporting Labs.
This story was originally produced by Michelle Liu, with support from Wyatt Mayes and Briget Ganske, for the "On Our Minds" podcast from the PBS News Student Reporting Labs.