Israel strikes Iran and braces for retaliation
Israel launched an airstrike on Iran overnight. Blasts were heard in the capital Tehran around 3am local time. Israel's defense ministry warned it expects missile and drone retaliation.
House Intelligence Report Reveals Call Logs Between White House And Giuliani
The House Intelligence Committee report revealed calls between the White House and Rudy Giuliani, and between Devin Nunes, the committee's ranking Republican, and a Giuliani associate.
Law Professors Testify On Constitutional Grounds For Impeachment
The impeachment inquiry moved to the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Four law professors testified about the constitutional grounds for impeachment in a hearing marked by partisan brawls.
Japan's Cherry Blossom Party Grows Into A Political Scandal For Prime Minister
Since 1952, the cherry blossom party has given Japan's well-connected a chance to rub elbows with national leaders. This year's gala has blossomed into a political scandal for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
How Taiwan Is Bracing Itself Against A New Wave Of Disinformation Ahead Of Elections
The island of Taiwan faces a delicate balance: how to cut off disinformation, that many suspect is emanating from the Chinese mainland, without cutting off free speech.
Investors Rattled As President Trump's Trade War Heats Up Again
President Trump's trade war is heating up again, with threats of new tariffs on France, Brazil and Argentina. The sudden shifts have rattled investors, who'd come to believe a truce was near.
Syrians Say Innocent Civilians Were Killed In U.S. Raid On Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi
Syrians say civilians were killed and wounded during the U.S. raid on ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi. That contradicts the account by the U.S. military, which says it's looking into the matter.
London Bridge Attack Raises Questions About Convicted Terrorists Reentering Society
Last week's London Bridge attacker was a convicted terrorist who finished his prison sentence. NPR's Ailsa Chang asks extremism expert Lorenzo Vidino how law enforcement should manage and track this population before and after prison.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Plans To Appoint Business Owner Kelly Loeffler To U.S. Senate
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp plans to appoint business owner Kelly Loeffler to the U.S. Senate to replace retiring Sen. Johnny Isakson. the choice has angered allies of President Trump.