The religious context of the Minnesota shootings
The man charged with killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband is connected to a once-fringe religious movement that is now growing quickly, and which uses inflammatory anti-abortion rhetoric.
U.S. Airstrike That Killed Iranian General Sent Shock Waves Through Financial Markets
Oil prices rose and the stock market fell Friday, as investors reacted to rising tension in the Middle East. Fallout from the killing of a top Iranian military leader was more muted than expected.
Republican Sen. Jim Risch Reacts To U.S. Airstrike That Killed Iranian Gen. Soleimani
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Republican Sen. Jim Risch of Idaho about his reaction to the U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.
Hobbies To Consider For The New Year: Cody Gabbard Shares His Passion For Homebrewing
As 2020 begins, consider taking up a new hobby! Cody Gabbard of Portland, Ore., shares his passion for making beer at home.
Israelis Wonder If Iran Will Avenge Soleimani Killing By Attacking Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the U.S. airstrike on Iran's most prominent general. But his country is bracing for possible reprisals.
What Qassem Soleimani's Death Means For Iraq
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Iraqi journalist Hiwa Osman about what Qassem Soleimani's death means for Iraq.
Artist And Visual Futurist Syd Mead Dies At 86
Artist and visual futurist Syd Mead died Monday at age 86. His visions of the future became the backdrops for sci-fi classics, including Blade Runner.
Largest Plague Of Locusts In A Quarter Century Hits Africa And Middle East
The worst locust infestation in a quarter century has struck wide areas of Africa and the Middle East, endangering populations that are already living on the edge.
Why The U.S. Waited So Long To Act On Iran Gen. Qassem Soleimani
Iran's Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani was long on the U.S. radar. So why was he allowed to move freely throughout the Middle East for years, and why did President Trump decide to act now?
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine Discusses U.S. Drone Strike That Killed Iranian Commander
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., following the U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani at the Baghdad airport early Friday morning.
25-Year-Old St. Louis Murder Case Is Headed To Missouri's Highest Court
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Kim Gardner, circuit attorney for St. Louis, about attempting to retry the murder case of Lamar Johnson after new evidence suggests his wrongful conviction.
1 Month Before Iowa Caucuses, Voters Remain Undecided
The Iowa caucuses are one month from Friday. The candidates are campaigning frantically, and it's clear that many voters' minds are far from made up.