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Hear from people in Iran and Israel as the countries continue to exchange airstrikes
People in Iran and Israel share their experiences as airstrikes ordered by the leadership of the two countries continue.
Congress may take action on gun safety legislation after decades of inaction
A bipartisan group of senators announced a gun safety deal on Sunday, the most substantial progress on the issue in decades. It had very narrow measures related to gun ownership to garner GOP support.
Naming heatwaves may help warn of the risks associated with them
Cities across the country are considering naming and ranking heatwaves to better communicate the danger of heat to the public.
This bipartisan gun safety proposal can save lives, Sen. Blumenthal says
A bipartisan group of senators has reached a deal on new gun control measures. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, a Democrat involved in the negotiations.
Snoop Dogg gives his full-time blunt roller a raise due to inflation
Snoop Dogg had previously been paying the blunt man $40,000 to $50,000 a year, but he tweeted last week that he's upped the salary to an undisclosed amount.
Russia continues to make violent, grinding gains in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian officials are warning that the next few days could be critical to a key city in the region.
Biden pledges more aid to New Mexico to help fight the state's massive wildfire
President Biden is back in Washington after visiting New Mexico for a briefing on wildfires which have now burned more than 900 square miles.
Broadway's highest honors were handed out at Radio City Music Hall
by Jeff Lunden
Sunday's 75th annual Tony Awards celebrated Broadway's first full season since the pandemic shutdown. A theme of the night was deep gratitude for the uncelebrated people who keep the shows running.
Kendi's book, 'How to Raise an Anti-Racist,' is part study, part memoir
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with author Ibram X. Kendi about structural racism, and the debate over how to teach children about racism. His latest book is: How to Raise an Anti-Racist.
News brief: bipartisan gun deal, Jan. 6 hearing, Russia gains in eastern Ukraine
Senators reach a deal on measures to reduce gun violence. House Jan. 6 panel will hold its second hearing. Ukrainian officials warn the upcoming days could be crucial to a key city in eastern Ukraine.
Airbnb is offering overnight stays in Scooby-Doo's Mystery Machine
Airbnb will park the gang's psychedelic van on the southern California coast and rent it out for three one-night stays. The tricked-out van comes with a bed, a wood-paneled interior and a lava lamp.
China faces a lot of uncertainty about its economic growth
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Arthur Kroeber, author of China's Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know, about the economic potential of China, and how it compares to the U.S.
The partisan divide can undermine Americans' health, researchers say
Health researchers say the political divide is impacting Americans' health. A new study shows there is a growing life expectancy gap between Democratic and Republican counties.