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Weapons and war: Parallels between Iran and Iraq
by Ari Shapiro
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.
President Adds To White House Legal Team For Impeachment
by Tamara Keith
President Trump is adding one of his personal attorneys to the team of White House lawyers defending him in the impeachment trial. Here's why.
Rep. Will Hurd, Former CIA Officer In Middle East, On Protests In Iran
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks about the latest Iran developments with Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, member of the House Intelligence Committee and former undercover CIA officer in the Middle East.
MLB Suspends Houston Astros Manager And GM For Sign-Stealing
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with reporter Evan Drellich of The Athletic about the stiff penalties Major League Baseball has imposed on the Houston Astros — who have now fired their manager and GM.
'All Songs Considered' Turns 20
Twenty years ago this month, NPR launched a multimedia program called All Songs Considered — which grew out of host Bob Boilen directing All Things Considered.
Analysis Finds Big Differences In School Textbooks In States With Differing Politics
A New York Times analysis of social studies textbooks from California and Texas reveals differences influenced by each state's politics. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Times reporter Dana Goldstein.
21 Saudi Trainees Withdrawn After Investigation Into Pensacola Naval Base Shooting
by Ryan Lucas
Attorney General William Barr announced findings Monday from the federal investigation into the December shooting by a Saudi national at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Fla.
How Trump Has Tried To Scale Back Nuclear Programs In North Korea And Iran
by Greg Myre
President Trump's major foreign policy aims have included curbing the nuclear programs of North Korea and Iran. With North Korea, he's tried carrots; with Iran, sticks. Neither one is working.
Foxconn Promised Wisconsin 'Innovation Centers,' But Hasn't Yet Delivered
by Corrinne Hess
When tech giant Foxconn said it would build a massive manufacturing facility in Wisconsin, it promised to open "innovation centers" — one of many side benefits that so far appear to be illusory.
How Harry And Meghan Could Become Financially Independent Of The Royal Family
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with The Economist's Anne McElvoy about what it would take for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to become financially independent.
One Week After Puerto Rico Earthquake, Thousands Are Still Sleeping Outside
by Adrian Florido
Puerto Rico's recovery following the devastating Hurricane Maria was slow and uneven. And then last week, the largest earthquake to hit the island in a century made things worse.
Taal Volcano In The Philippines, Already Spewing Ash, Threatens Major Eruption
by Julie McCarthy
A volcano in the Philippines is spewing ash, leading to the evacuation of thousands and causing flight disruptions in the capital Manila.
What It Was Like To Report From Iran Last Week
by Mary Louise Kelly
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks about her week of reporting in Iran — just after the targeted killing of a top Iranian general by the U.S. Kelly was one of few Americans reporting in Iran last week.