Israel bars aid from entering Gaza from Jordan
Jordan has been a hub for humanitarian aid going to Gaza. It's just a few hours drive from the Gaza border. But now, amid spreading famine, Israel is allowing only supplies from Israel to enter Gaza.
Simone Biles' Olympic Experience Highlights The Issue Of Mental Health
Simone Biles has withdrawn from two women's gymnastics events, saying the Olympics have been "really stressful." On Wednesday, she withdrew from the individual all-around final.
News Brief: CDC Mask Guidance, Jan. 6 Riot Hearing, Simone Biles' Decision
The CDC reverses masking recommendation. Four police officers testify at hearing on the Capitol insurrection. Gymnast Simone Biles withdraws from the individual all-around at the Tokyo Games.
Actor Tom Hanks Is Selling His Home Away From Home
Tom Hanks has been using the Airstream trailer on movie sets since the '90s. The trailer, up for auction at Bonhams, is valued at up to $250,000.
Philippine Weightlifter Captures Olympic Gold And Makes History
Hidilyn Diaz set a record Monday, winning the Philippines' first gold medal at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The country had been trying to reach the podium's top spot for nearly 100 years.
Gymnastics Star Simone Biles Pulls Out Of Olympic Team Event
NPR's Noel King talks to Christine Brennan, sports columnist with USA Today, about U.S. gymnast Simone Biles leaving the team gymnastics final due to a medical issue.
Police Are The First To Testify At Jan. 6 House Select Committee Hearing
A House select committee on Tuesday holds its first public hearing into the Jan, 6 insurrection, with testimony from four police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol from rioters.
Many Say Mandating Vaccines For Health Care Workers Is Critical To Pandemic's End
Sarah McCammon talks to Dr. Ada Stewart, president of the American Academy of Family Physicians, about why her group is backing vaccine mandates for health care workers.
Delta Variant Sparks Concerns About What's Next For U.S. Economic Recovery
NPR's Noel King talks to Heather Boushey, senior economic adviser to President Biden, about how the pandemic is impeding America's economic recovery, and how vaccinations will help.
Why Are U.K. Employees, Who Don't Have COVID, Not Showing Up For Their Jobs?
Scores of people in the U.K. are self-isolating after being notified by an app that they've been in contact with someone with COVID-19.
As The Delta Variant Rages, Calls Grow For Vaccine Mandates
An increasing number of cities, states, counties and hospitals are making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory. But not all health care workers are on board.