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.
Russia detains a 'Wall Street Journal' reporter on claims of spying
Russia detained a U.S. journalist working for The Wall Street Journal, accusing him of espionage. Evan Gershkovich was reporting in the city of Yekaterinburg when he was detained.
MLB's Opening Day brings rule changes meant to enliven the game
It's Opening Day for Major League Baseball. The league is hoping that some new rules this season will mean big changes for players — and for fans.
California continues to get walloped by storms. When might it end?
Another major storm has many Californians asking when will this stop? Dozens of towns and communities are still dealing with flooding from earlier storms.
A train carrying ethanol and corn syrup derailed in Minnesota
A BNSF train hauling ethanol and corn syrup derailed and caught fire in Minnesota about 100 miles west of Minneapolis. Residents were ordered to evacuate. No injuries were reported.
A deadly fire spotlights problematic migrant detention in Mexico
The deaths of at least 39 migrants in a temporary detention center in Ciudad Juarez raises broader questions about migrant detention in Mexico. NPR's Adrian Florido talks with reporter James Fredrick.
Cookbook author Grace Young is on a mission to save America's Chinatowns
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with cookbook author and activist Grace Young about her work to save America's Chinatowns.
In California, leafy greens farmers both suffered from floods and welcomed the water
Most of the country's lettuce and leafy greens come from California, where 13 atmospheric rivers hit this winter. Farmers both welcome the water and sometimes suffer from the deluge.
An open letter signed by tech leaders, researchers proposes delaying AI development
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Peter Stone, computer science professor at the University of Texas, on an open letter calling for a temporary halt in development of advanced artificial intelligence.
Funeral held for Irvo Otieno, who died in police custody at a psychiatric hospital
More calls for justice came Wednesday at a funeral for 28-year-old Irvo Otieno, who died March 6 while in police custody at a psychiatric hospital in Virginia.
Jimmy Carter's relationship with the Allman Brothers Band helped him become president
Former President Jimmy Carter had a relationship with the Allman Brothers Band, and that relationship played a role in helping get him elected.