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Iranian-Americans react to U.S. airstrike on Iran
In the U.S., reaction from Iranian-Americans to Saturday's bombings in Iran is a mix of fear and concern. We speak with people in Los Angeles, which has a large population of Iranian-Americans.
Germany To Investigate Mass Shooting Outside Frankfurt As Right-Wing Terrorist Attack
by Rob Schmitz
German police say the gunman who murdered 10 people late on Wednesday at two hookah bars near Frankfurt might have been motivated by far-right and anti-immigrant views.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Back In Media Spotlight After Nevada Debate Performance
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly asks Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren about surging back into national attention after an energetic performance during the debate on Wednesday night.
Roger Stone Sentenced To Over 3 Years In Prison
by Ryan Lucas
Roger Stone, a longtime political operative and ally of President Donald Trump, was sentenced in federal court Thursday to 40 months in prison by Judge Amy Berman Jackson.
Making Fun Of The Rich Is A British Comedy Tradition Honored In 'Greed'
by Bob Mondello
Steve Coogan plays a gazillionaire who throws himself a party that is the very picture of wretched excess in the satirical comedy Greed.
Morgan Stanley Buys Online Discount Brokerage E*Trade
by Jim Zarroli
Wall Street moves a little closer to Main Street with Morgan Stanley's acquisition of discount brokerage E*Trade. The $13 billion deal is the largest by a major U.S. bank since the financial crisis.
It's National Marimba Day In Guatemala — And For Guatemalans In The U.S.
by Neda Ulaby
Feb. 20 is Día Nacional de la Marimba in Guatemala. The instrument's importance as a symbol of resistance and cultural pride has taken on new meaning among refugees and immigrants in the U.S.
The Pink Congo Scam Of Houseplant Influencer Instagram
A bright pink houseplant called the pink congo philodendron is all the rage on Instagram, demanding high prices from buyers. Wired reporter Arielle Pardes says it's a scam targeting rare plant lovers.
Multinational Companies Reliant On Chinese Goods Disrupted By New Coronavirus
by Scott Horsley
The coronavirus outbreak in China continues to have ripple effects on both sides of the Pacific Ocean. Many multinational companies depend on China for both supplies and sales.
How New Acting Intel Director Richard Grenell Has Served As Ambassador To Germany
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Emily Schultheis, an Institute of Current World Affairs fellow, about incoming acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell, the current ambassador to Germany.
Michael Bloomberg Heads To Campaign In Utah After Nevada Debate
by Ayesha Rascoe
Mike Bloomberg follows up his uneven debate debut Thursday with an early-morning rally in Utah and three fresh endorsements from prominent House Democrats.
Sen. Susan Collins Was Known As A Moderate Republican — At Least Before Trump
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rebecca Traister about her New York magazine profile of Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. It's called "The Immoderate Susan Collins."
Assessing The State Of The Democratic Presidential Field After The Nevada Debate
by Domenico Montanaro
Mike Bloomberg made his debate debut last night in front of a record TV audience. It didn't go great for the former New York mayor.