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.
NFL Sees Spate Of Injuries. Is The Pandemic To Blame?
There were plenty of injuries in the second week of the NFL season. Delayed training camps and no preseason games due to the pandemic are among potential causes.
Former Senators On Filling Ginsburg's Seat At The Supreme Court
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with former Sens. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., and Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., about the Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Actor Regina King Wins Her 4th Emmy In 6 Years
American actor Regina King won an Emmy for her work in the HBO series Watchmen. It's her fourth Emmy in six years, all for different roles.
Autopsies Show Inmates' Lungs Filling With Fluid As They're Executed
An NPR investigation looked into the autopsies of inmates executed by lethal injection and found evidence that such deaths are far less peaceful than states have claimed for decades.
'Parks And Recreation' Cast Educates Wisconsin Voters On How To Vote By Mail
As Americans shift to voting by mail, political parties are investing heavily in making sure voters know their options. In Wisconsin, Parks and Recreation actors joined Democrats in this effort.
Is It Possible To Expand The Supreme Court?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Judge Glock, a senior policy adviser for the Cicero Institute, about the history of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's attempt to pack the Supreme Court.
Allies Disagree With U.S. On Sanctions Against Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other U.S. officials say new sanctions against Iran have begun. Not only does Iran reject that move, but so do America's usual allies.
Trump Plans To Announce Supreme Court Nominee By The End Of The Week
President Trump said he is planning to announce at the end of this week his nominee to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
What It's Like To Attend A Film Festival During The Pandemic
The Toronto International Film Festival has ended. This year, it offered socially distanced in-person screenings as well as virtual ones.
Remembering Elderly People Lost To COVID-19
The death toll from COVID-19 in the U.S. is nearing 200,000, and 8 out of 10 of those deaths reported in the country are among adults over 65. NPR remembers a few of those individuals.
Remembering Front-Line Workers Lost To COVID-19
The United States is expected to surpass 200,000 deaths from COVID-19 soon. NPR marks this grim milestone by remembering front-line workers who lost their lives during the pandemic.
