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.
Encore: On 'BUBBA,' Kaytranada Captures Dance Music's Central Tenet
The new album BUBBA from Haitian-born artist Kaytranada is a throwback to the black roots of dance music, says reviewer Miguel Perez.
U.S. Epidemiologist Who Traveled To China To Investigate Coronavirus Relays Findings
NPR's Audie Cornish discusses coronavirus theories with Dr. Ian Lipkin, an epidemiologist on his last day of containment after returning from China.
Taliban Says It Hopes To Sign Peace Deal With U.S. By End Of February
In Afghanistan, the Taliban says a peace deal with the United States will be signed by the end of the month. Its chief spokesman said this would be preceded by a period of reduced violence.
New World Health Organization Data Confirms Around 80% Of Cases Are Mild
The virus behind COVID-19 continues to spread, but there are small signs of good news — the death rate is still lower than other coronaviruses and new research confirms most cases are mild.
Behind The Ransomware Attack On Palm Beach County Elections In 2016
The security of voting systems is a central focus this year, especially following reports like one out of Florida, where Palm Beach County says it was hit by a ransomware attack in 2016.
Assault Weapons Ban Fails In Democratic-Controlled Virginia Senate
Virginia's Senate has blocked a ban on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines with the support of four Democratic senators. Last year, Governor Ralph Northam promised gun control laws.
Tart Cherry Trees Are Being Undercut. Some Suspect Lies Are Being Told
Michigan's tart cherry growers are facing stiff competition from overseas. Import tariffs were supposed to help, but growers suspect their competitors are sneaking around those trade barriers.
Israeli Settlers And Palestinians In Occupied West Bank Grapple With U.S. Peace Plan
Israeli settlers and Palestinians take a look at what it could mean to them if the U.S. peace proposal ends up making settlements in the occupied West Bank permanent.
Understanding The Prisoner Swap In Yemen's Civil War
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Peter Salisbury, senior Yemen analyst for the International Crisis Group, about the announcement of a prisoner exchange in the country's civil war.
Author Brandon Taylor On His Coming-Of-Age Novel 'Real Life'
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with author Brandon Taylor about his debut novel Real Life, inspired by his own experience as a black, queer student in a graduate science program.
The Challenges Of Prosecuting The Case Against Harvey Weinstein
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Aya Gruber, a former defense lawyer who teaches at the University of Colorado, about why the criminal case against Harvey Weinstein in New York is risky for prosecutors.