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.
Houston Has Been No. 1 Destination For Many Migrant Teens
Hundreds of migrant children are crossing the U.S.-Mexico border every day. Ultimately they will all be placed with sponsors in households around the U.S. until their immigration cases are heard.
What Will It Take For Congress To Pass Biden's Infrastructure Plan?
Lawmakers are beginning to take a deeper look at the president's $2 trillion package to upgrade the nation's roads, bridges and railways. It is facing opposition from Republicans.
Week 2 Of Testimony In Chauvin Trial Examines The Use Of Force
Prosecutors focused on the use of force at the murder trial of ex-police officer Derek Chauvin. A key expert witness testified that Chauvin's use of force was "excessive" against George Floyd.
7-Year-Old Girl Tells Old Navy That She Needs Jeans With Real Pockets
Kamryn Garnder's letter to the retailer explained that she needs a place to put her hands and her stuff. Old Navy replied with a hand written note of appreciation and four pairs of pants with pockets.
Herd Immunity Is At Risk If Many People In U.S. Say 'No' To Vaccine
Vaccines have created a way out of the COVID-19 pandemic, but public health experts are worried that hesitancy and misinformation may stop the U.S. from reaching the goal of herd immunity.
MLB All-Star Game Moved To Colorado Amid Uproar Over Georgia Voting Law
Major League Baseball changed the location of the game from Georgia to Colorado. That's puts a state with a history of expansive voting access in the spotlight, after Georgia passed restrictive laws.
Reviving 19th Century Drinking Fountains Could Help Mumbai's Poor
Government officials and architects in India are preserving forgotten relics of Mumbai's history: ornate 19th century drinking fountains. Reviving them could help improve water access for the poor.
California May Reopen By Mid-June, Contingent On Public Health Metrics
Gov. Gavin Newsom says he wants the state to fully reopen for business on June 15. But it will have to meet vaccination goals and keep hospitalizations low for that to work.
Biden Pressured To Restore Boundaries Of 2 National Monuments In Utah
Amid pressure to reverse a Trump administration decision, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland travels to Utah to tour the Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments.