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 How The Supreme Court Chief Justice May Preside Over Senate Impeachment
Chief Justice John Roberts will preside over President Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate. But his role in the process is limited — as seen during the last presidential impeachment trial.
'Sack Scomo' Protests Criticize Australian Prime Minister Over Wildfire Response
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Louise Yaxley, political correspondent for Australian Broadcasting, about criticism of the Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison over his handling of the wildfires.
How Much The U.S. Relies On Oil From The Middle East
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Helima Croft, managing director and global head of commodity strategy at RBC Capital Markets, about U.S. dependence on Middle Eastern oil.
Spokesperson For Iranian President Rouhani On Relations With U.S.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly sits down with Ali Rabiei, a spokesman and adviser to Iranian president Hassan Rouhani in Tehran.
Screenwriter And Actor Buck Henry Dies At 89
Screenwriter and actor Buck Henry has died at age 89 after suffering a heart attack. Among his many credits, he co-wrote the screenplay for The Graduate and hosted Saturday Night Live 10 times.
National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien On Iran
For the latest on the confrontation between the U.S. and Iran, NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke with National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien at the White House on Thursday.
Progress On Lung Cancer Drives Historic Drop In U.S. Cancer Death Rate
The U.S. cancer death rate dropped more than 2% between 2016 and 2017, the biggest single-year drop ever, according to the American Cancer Society. Better treatment for lung cancer is a factor.
Many Canadians Of Iranian Descent Were Aboard Ukrainian Jet That Crashed In Tehran
Many of the victims aboard the Ukrainian airliner that crashed shortly after takeoff from Tehran early on Wednesday were Canadian citizens of Iranian descent.
Saudi Arabia Fears Being Drawn Into U.S.-Iran Conflict
The killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani leaves Saudi Arabia, a close ally of the U.S. and a regional rival to Iran, in a tough spot.
The State Of Play In Iraq The Day After Iranian Missile Attacks On U.S. Troops
A day after Iran launched ballistic missiles at U.S. troops, Iraq was quiet. People hoped President Trump's muted reaction would calm the conflict, but also worried about militias backed by Iran.