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.
Philadelphia Cemetery Vandalized In Wave Of Anti-Semitic Attacks
Jewish cemeteries in Pennsylvania and Missouri have been hit by vandalism in recent weeks, but it's unclear if the attacks are the work of a few individuals or part of a larger problem.
What's The Leading Cause Of Wildfires In The U.S.? Humans
More than 8 in 10 fires are started by people. Researchers say humans are not only causing the vast majority of wildfires, they're extending the normal fire season around the U.S. by three months.
Encore: Mahershala Ali Plays An Unlikely Father Figure In 'Moonlight'
NPR's Kelly McEvers spoke to Ali in October about his experience working on the film, which won the Oscar for best picture.
'La La Land' Producer Reacts To Best Picture Blunder
A major blunder at the Academy Awards left La La Land producer Jordan Horowitz literally handing over his award to its rightful owner, the producers of Moonlight. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Horowitz about the mistake.
Rexnord Finalizes Plans To Move Indianapolis Jobs To Mexico
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with John Feltner, a machinist at the Rexnord plant in Indianapolis, which is moving operations to Mexico. President Trump took credit for preventing a Carrier plant, which is one mile away from the Rexnord plant, from moving some jobs to Mexico.
Supreme Court Considers Whether N.C. Law Violates First Amendment
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether a North Carolina law that prevents registered sex offenders from "accessing" certain social media sites violates the First Amendment guarantee of free speech.
'Miami Herald' Reporter Visits Father Of Navy SEAL Killed In Yemen Raid
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Julie Brown, an investigative reporter at the Miami Herald, about her visit with Bill Owens, the father of the Navy SEAL killed last month during a raid in Yemen.
Privacy Paradox: How To Gain More Control Over Your Data
The WNYC podcast, "Note to Self," conducted an experiment called The Privacy Paradox, which involved thousands of people who tried to strengthen control over their personal information online.
New FCC Chairman Plans To Block Privacy Regulations
The Federal Communications Commission's new chairman wants to block a rule approved by his predecessor requiring Internet service providers like Comcast and Verizon adhere to new privacy standards.
U.S. Governors Meet With President Trump In Washington
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Washington Gov. Jay Inslee about the National Governors Association meeting that took place over the weekend in Washington, D.C.