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.
German Defense Minister Launches Probe Into Far-Right Extremism In The Military
Germany's defense minister is in conflict with her generals over allegations that they have long ignored far-right infiltration of the armed forces.
Hip-Hop Artists Rap Beloved Children's Book 'Llama Llama Red Pajama'
Llama Llama Red Pajama is a beloved children's book. It's also now, thanks to a Los Angeles morning DJ, source material for hip-hop artists.
Trump Lobbies House Republicans To Vote For Health Care Bill
President Trump personally lobbied House Republicans on Wednesday to vote for the revised GOP plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Red Sox Apologize To Orioles Player For Fans' Racist Taunts
The Red Sox organization issued an apology for racist taunts directed at Adam Jones, an outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles. The club vowed to crack down on future bad crowd behavior.
Despite Drop In French Election Polls, Supporters Stand Behind Marine Le Pen
The far-right candidate in the French presidential election is lagging way behind the front-runner, but supporters of Marine Le Pen say she can still become the next president of France.
In 'Anatomy Of Terror,' Former FBI Agent Outlines How Terror Groups Stay Resilient
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to former FBI special agent Ali Soufan about his new book, Anatomy of Terror: From the Death of Bin Laden to the Rise of the Islamic State.
Sikh Americans Hope To Reduce Hate Crimes With Ad Campaign
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Rajwant Singh, co-chair of the National Sikh Campaign, about the new ad series, "We are Sikhs." The campaign seeks to raise awareness to hate crimes against Sikh Americans.
Clinton Blames Herself, FBI Director And Russian Hackers For 2016 Loss
Hillary Clinton criticized President Trump's tweeting habits and also weighed in on his foreign policy at an appearance in New York City on Tuesday. She also weighed in on her defeat in the presidential election last year.