Why did Israel strike Iran? An Israeli politician and a U.S.-Iran expert weigh in
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Israel's U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon about his country's strikes.
Morning News Brief
The Derek Chauvin trial will wrap up a second week. Violent protests continue to take place in Ireland. And, efforts to ban assault-style weapons in Colorado wane.
Support For More Restrictive Firearms Laws Wanes In Colorado, Weeks After Shooting
Immediately following the shooting in Boulder that killed 10 people, some Colorado Democrats said they would push for a statewide ban on assault-style weapons. Now support for a ban is waning.
Hunger Remains Issue For Many Texans, 1 Year After Pandemic Began
Friday marks 1 year since an iconic photograph was captured: 10,000 cars waiting hours to receive food boxes in Texas. The state still distributes twice as much food as before the pandemic.
After Mass Shootings, Biden To Announce Action On Firearms
Biden will unveil on Thursday a series of initial steps his administration is taking to address gun violence. The Justice Department will pursue regulations for ghost guns and stabilizing braces.
Some Asian Americans Consider Guns Amid Wave Of Attacks On Their Community
With reports of violence against Asian Americans rising, some in the AAPI community are considering guns for self-defense, and have attended firearm training.
Missouri's Deep Partisan Divide Over Who Has Access To Voting Polls
Missouri is one of the states where Republican legislators are trying to impose new voting restrictions. Voting advocacy groups are fighting against that. The divide has deep roots.
Casualties Of Brazil's Latest COVID-19 Surge Fill Hospitals And Morgues
Brazil is experiencing the worst moment so far of the pandemic. Deaths are out of control and hospitals are at risk of collapse. The transmission rates of the virus and its variants are accelerating.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Takes A Turn As 'Jeopardy!' Guest Host
Green Bay Packer Aaron Rodgers, the NFL's reigning MVP, is hosting this week and next, as the quiz show looks for a successor to the late Alex Trebek. Rodgers won Celebrity Jeopardy! in 2015.
