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.
House Is Expected To Vote Wednesday On Biden's COVID-19 Relief Bill
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia about the upcoming House vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief measure. She voted for the House bill last month.
3 Grad Students At University Of Helsinki Win 'Dance Your PH.D.' Contest
It's amazing to complete a Ph.D., but can you dance to it? Some scientists are getting their groove on to explain their research. An online contest offers them cash prizes.
Oklahoma Places $2.1 Million Bounty On Bigfoot's Head
Tourism officials in Oklahoma — hoping this generates some buzz — say Bigfoot needs to be captured unharmed — stressing bounty hunters can't break any laws during the hunt.
New Zealand Teenager Attempts Record For Swinging On A Playground Set
Patrick Cooper, 17, spent 36 hours swinging. He started at 10:23 a.m. on Saturday, finishing at 10:23 p.m. on Sunday. He was supposed to start at 9 a.m., but he slept through his alarm.
Incidental Killings Of Migratory Birds Will Go Unpunished For Now
The Biden administration is moving to restore protections for migratory birds. It's the latest step to reverse a number of environmental rollbacks under former President Donald Trump.
'Raya And The Last Dragon' Criticized For Lack Of Southeast Asian Actors
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Hoai-Tran Bui of Slashfilm about Disney billing Raya and the Last Dragon as a Southeast Asian movie, but critics say it uses a lot of East Asian actors.
Post Office Can't Afford To Replace Entire Aging Gas-Powered Fleet With EVs
The U.S. Postal Service announced a half billion dollar contract to replace some of its older vehicles, but only a fraction will be electric powered. Environmentalists are disappointed.
Protected Status Extension Applies To More Than 300,000 Venezuelans
The Biden administration's decision to grant temporary protected status to Venezuelans in the U.S. was applauded in South Florida. That region is home to thousands who fled their home country.
CDC Issues Guidance For People Who Received COVID-19 Vaccine
The CDC says it's safe for some friends and family to meet indoors, smile without masks and dine next to each other — if some of those taking part are fully vaccinated and the others are at low risk.