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.
House Committee places blame for Jan. 6 riot on Trump
During a hearing last night in prime time, the House Select Committee investigating January Six made it clear it blames former President Donald Trump for that day's deadly violence.
High school teacher receives a Tony for dedication to musical theater
Roshunda Jones Koumba has taught musical theater to high school students in Houston, Texas, for nearly 20 years. She's receiving a Tony award for her years of dedication to the craft.
Rep. Zoe Lofgren talks about last night's Jan. 6 hearings
NPR's Rachel Martin asks Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Democrat of California, to respond to the first session of the January 6 hearings.
The Grammy Awards are adding new categories
The Recording Academy is adding new categories — like for video game music and "Songwriter of the Year" — plus a special merit award for "best song for social change."
A Colorado town wants to change its name to 'Kush'
The state was a pioneer of legal marijuana and the mayor is in favor of the name change.
Breaking down yesterday's Jan. 6 hearing
The co-hosts of the NPR Politics Podcast discuss compelling moments and takeaways from the first public hearing by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Morning news brief
January 6 committee hearings begin. The US sets limits on what weapons it provides Ukraine. And Russia's invasion has disrupted Ukrainian grain exports.
Quirky roadside attractions bring small town pride
For small towns with dwindling populations and shrinking tax bases, luring travelers to stop and spend a few dollars is a matter of survival. Some turn to quirky roadside tourist attractions.
Despite help from the U.S., Ukraine says it's outgunned by Russia
The U.S. is supplying billions of dollars of weapons to Ukraine. Yet getting armament to the battlefield is challenging and Ukraine says it needs even more firepower to fight Russian forces.
Primetime coverage of the Jan. 6 hearings begins tonight
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is holding the first in a series of televised hearings tonight.
