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.
Pandemic Forces Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race To Make Changes
The Iditarod is underway in Alaska, but the rules have been a little different as organizers try to keep everyone safe from COVID-19. The winner is expected to cross the finish line next week.
Rate Of Unaccompanied Minors Entering The U.S. Soared In February
Along the Southwest border, thousands of unaccompanied minors are arriving without a parent or legal guardian. They're part of a surge of unauthorized border crossings.
Tentative Deal Reached To Reopen LA Classrooms To In-Person Learning
Los Angeles reached an agreement with teachers to reopen schools as soon as April 19. The plan involves all teachers being vaccinated first. It's unclear how many parents will send their kids back.
UC, Davis Will Give Students Money Not To Travel During Spring Break
Five hundred students will receive $75 on the condition that they stay in Davis during spring break. The school hopes this keeps pandemic travel risks down, while boosting some in town businesses.
NPR's Planet Money Team Sets Out To Buy A Vintage Superhero
The Planet Money team discovered an old superhero languishing in the public domain, a superhero that seems perfect for a radio network. Could NPR rescue him?
Racism In Medicine Casts A Pall Over COVID-19 Vaccinations
A big challenge for public health officials has been the skepticism many Black Americans have toward COVID-19 vaccines. One notorious medical study has been cited as the reason.
Biden's Bill Is Not Like Prior Bipartisan Relief Measures, Rep. Smith Says
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Republican Rep. Jason Smith of Missouri about the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. Smith opposes the bill, which the House is expected to vote on Wednesday.
Arizona GOP Lawmakers Aim To Stop Private Funds For Elections
Republicans in Arizona aim to block non-profits like the Zuckerberg-backed Center for Tech and Civic Life and the Schwarzenegger Institute from giving out money to help elections run smoothly.
Texas Lifts Its State-Wide Mask Mandate, Some Businesses Disagree
Business may now operate at full capacity. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Sarah Self-Walbrick of Texas Tech Public Media and Arnoldo Richards, a restaurant owner in Houston, about mandates being lifted.
Brazil's COVID-19 Cases Rise Amid Disinformation, Variant P.1
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Mauricio Nogueira with Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Pretol in São Paulo about the race to vaccinate Brazilians, and rampant disinformation.