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.
A Look At Political Messaging Around A Coronavirus Vaccine In The U.S.
President Trump continues to float the possibility of a vaccine before the election, while the Democratic ticket urges caution about the president's messaging on health.
9 Companies Pledge Not To Submit Coronavirus Vaccine To FDA Until It's Proved Safe
To reassure the public, nine companies issued a joint statement Tuesday saying they won't seek government approval for their coronavirus vaccines until full safety and effectiveness data are in hand.
Group Of Senators Wants To Posthumously Award The Medal Of Honor To A Black Man
A group of U.S. senators wants to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to a Black serviceman who took part in the D-Day landings in France during World War II.
Wildfire Devastates Washington Town Of Malden
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Whitman County, Wash., Sheriff Brett Myers about a wildfire that nearly completely destroyed the town of Malden.
What's On The Minds Of Voters In El Paso, Texas
NPR checks in on voters in El Paso, Texas, who have much on their minds, including the pandemic, racial injustice and the lingering grief from last year's Walmart shooting.
Californians Are Weathering Wildfires, Smoke And Power Blackouts
Hot, dry weather is driving the huge Creek Fire in California and necessitating electricity cutoffs for safety.
Portland, Ore., Had A Long Weekend Of Dueling Protests And Rallies
Black Lives Matter protests in Portland, Ore., have been persisting for over 100 days. And now counterprotesters from the right are making their presence felt in the state.
Researchers Find A Drug That Could Allow Astronauts Spend Years In Space
An experimental drug let mice spend a month in the International Space Station's near-zero gravity without losing mass. It could help people spend years in space without major health consequences.
A Filipina Nurse On Working On The Front Lines Of The Pandemic
Nurses are among the Philippines' most sought-after exports. One front-liner in New York City has won over colleagues with a morale-boosting performance and has mentored health care workers back home.
What Movies To Expect This Fall
NPR offers a selective preview of what Hollywood thinks it will be showing in cinemas this fall.
The U.S. Federal Witness Protection Program Founder Dies At 86
Gerald Shur is known for founding the federal witness protection program. He died in August at age 86 of complications from lung cancer.