Israel launches attack on Syrian government forces near Damascus
Israel attacked Syrian government forces near Damascus in what is says is a bid to protect a religious minority there. Clashes between Druze and Sunni Muslim fighters have killed at least 20 people.
Public health experts will be listening as Biden speaks to the nation about omicron
The omicron variant is now the dominant variant in the U.S. President Biden is set to warn Americans about omicron, and talk about the administration's plans to help areas struggling with the surge.
As the pandemic persists, more schools embrace outdoor classes
Some schools moved classes outdoors when the pandemic began — now it's a growing trend. There are nearly 600 outdoor and nature-based schools across the U.S. One of the newest is in western Wisconsin.
Biden's climate change plan stalls after Manchin opposes Build Back Better
President Biden campaigned on the most ambitious climate agenda of any major party candidate. But the cornerstone of his plan appears doomed in Congress, rejected by a Democrat from a coal state.
News brief: Biden speech, COVID testing critique, Pentagon extremism rules
President Biden addresses the Omicron variant in a speech Tuesday. Some health officials say Biden has fallen short on COVID testing. The Pentagon is updating its policies on extremism in its ranks.
Mr. Spock's ear tips are donated to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
Leonard Nimoy was the first to portray the half-human, half-Vulcan science officer. Now children of the late actor have donated a pair from the actor's personal collection.
How W.Va. politics affect Sen. Manchin's opposition to Biden's key policy proposal
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to ProPublica reporter Ken Ward Jr. about the political forces that shaped West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin's opposition to President Biden's Build Back Better bill.
The Pentagon is taking steps to stop extremism within its ranks
NPR's A Martinez speaks to Pentagon press secretary John Kirby about the steps the military is taking to stop cases of extremism by members of the military.
Defense officials announce new rules to counter extremism within the U.S. military
The Pentagon has updated its policies on extremism in the military by service members. The long-awaited report was ordered in the weeks following the January attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Scientists discover the fossilized remains of an ancient millipede in England
The remains are the length of a small car dating from before the time of the dinosaurs. The animal is believed to have broken the record for the largest-known arthropod.
Boredom is one of the '100 Things We've Lost to the Internet'
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to author Pamela Paul, editor of The New York Times Book Review, about her book: 100 Things We've Lost to the Internet.
The Environmental Protection Agency announces new vehicle emission standards
The Biden administration, reversing another Trump rollback, is tightening vehicle fuel mileage standards. It comes as much of Biden's other climate plans are at risk.