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.
Trump, Putin Call Raises Questions About Possible In-Person Meeting
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Konstantin von Eggert, a writer for the Moscow Times and a political commentator on Dozhd TV, about President Trump's call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Minor League Players Push Forward Pay Lawsuit Against MLB
Dozens of minor league baseball players contend they aren't paid enough. Their class action lawsuit against Major League Baseball is entering its third year with little change on or off the diamond.
25 Years Later, The Enduring Relevance Of The Los Angeles Riots
The 1992 Los Angeles riots left more than 50 people dead and destroyed an estimated $1 billion in property all over the city. NPR explores how people in LA think of the riots 25 years later and why the event is still relevant.
Former S.C. Police Officer Pleads Guilty In Killing Of Unarmed Black Man
Former South Carolina police officer Michael Slager is planning to plead guilty to violating the civil rights of an unarmed black motorist he shot and killed as he ran from a 2015 traffic stop.
Trump Calls For Government 'Shutdown' After Frustration Over Spending Bill
President Trump is working to spin the spending bill negotiated in Congress as a win for the White House and Republicans. He pushed back on the idea they caved to Democrats to get the deal.
Central American Refugees Opt To Stay In Mexico Due To Trump's Policies
In Mexico, the number of refugees, mostly from Central America, has doubled in the last year, pointing to evidence that many aren't trying to get to the U.S. anymore. NPR takes a look at if Trump's presidency is having an effect.
Indian Government Shuts Down Most Social Media In Kashmir
The Indian government has banned most social media in Indian-occupied Kashmir. Protesters in Kashmir were using social media to post anti-government information.
As U.S. Retailers Struggle, The End Is Near For Malls
Christopher Leinberger, chair of the Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis at George Washington University, says America's malls aren't just overbuilt, they're under bulldozed. He explains one model for the how shuttered malls can reinvent themselves, and points to a new model of store as showroom.
Trump's Budget Proposal Threatens Funding For Major After-School Program
President Trump's budget would eliminate all funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers, after-school programs for 1.8 million mostly poor children.
