Iranian-Americans react to U.S. airstrike on Iran
In the U.S., reaction from Iranian-Americans to Saturday's bombings in Iran is a mix of fear and concern. We speak with people in Los Angeles, which has a large population of Iranian-Americans.
Pioneer Cabin Tree, Giant Sequoia With Tunnel, Toppled By Storm
The iconic Pioneer Cabin Tree in California has fallen. A massive rainstorm toppled the tree best known for being so big it had a tunnel bored through it to accommodate cars.
Virginia Legislature Plans To Debate If Pornography Is A Public Health Hazard
Is pornography a "public health hazard" that's a detriment to marriages? That's what the Virginia legislature plans to debate once lawmakers convene on Jan. 11.
Reports: Trump Son-In-Law Jared Kushner To Be Named Senior Adviser
Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is expected to be named a senior adviser to the president, multiple news outlets report.
Man Accused In Ft. Lauderdale Airport Shooting Appears In Court
The man charged with killing five people at an airport in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., appeared in court on Monday. He faces three federal charges, two of which carry a potential death penalty.
Clemson, Alabama Meet Again In Third College Football Championship
This is the third year of the college football playoffs. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Dan Wetzel of Yahoo Sports about how the new playoff system is working.
Labor Secretary Tom Perez Makes Case To Be Next DNC Chair
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Tom Perez, who's currently serving as Secretary of Labor, and is running to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee.
Try To Keep Count Of How Many Times You Hear 'Confirmation' This Week
This week will be packed with Senate confirmation hearings for some of President-elect Donald Trump's top officials, but some nominees still have incomplete ethic reviews.
Which Moral Principle Should Prevail In Case Of Dylann Roof?
NPR's Michel Martin talks with ethicist and founder of the Ethics Alarm blog Jack Marshall about the moral and ethical implications of the death penalty decision for Dylann Roof.
Will Obama Grant More Clemency Requests With Less Than 2 Weeks In Office?
Harvard Professor Ronald S. Sullivan Jr. talks about his work on criminal justice reform, and the last minute clemency requests to President Obama.
Attack In Jerusalem Leaves 4 Dead And At Least 15 Others Injured
In Jerusalem, four Israeli soldiers were killed and several others wounded when a truck drove into a group. Israeli officials say the driver, a Palestinian man, was shot shortly after the incident.
Actress Sigourney Weaver Talks About Redefining The Leading Lady Role
Weaver talks about her new film, A Monster Calls, which tells the story of an adolescent boy who seeks solace in his imagination from the sadness and anger of losing his mother to a terminal illness.