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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.
Major Election Reform And Voting Rights Bill Passed By The House
by Mara Liasson
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made the measure a the top legislative priority following work on the coronavirus relief bill. The Wednesday night vote was 220-210.
EU Criticized For Slow Response To Hungary's Crackdown On Press Freedom
by Rob Schmitz
The European Union condemned the closure of an independent radio station in Hungary, but critics say the EU has been slow to punish Budapest for repeatedly violating democratic principles.
YouTube Influencer Develops Online Resource For People Living In Vehicles
For some people, giving up their house or apartment and living on the road is a choice. But for many Americans priced out of the housing and rental markets, living in a vehicle is a necessity.
Goodwill Staff In Texas Search For Donated Coat With $5,000 In The Pocket
After three weeks of searching, an employee found the coat — along with the cash inside an envelope in a pocket. The employee was given a well-deserved bonus.
Texas Gov. Abbott Criticized For Lifting COVID-19 Restrictions
NPR's Noel King talks to Greg Casar, a member of the city council in Austin, Texas, about why he opposes the governor's decision to lift COVID-19 restrictions. The CDC encourages continued mask use.
U.S. Diplomatic Training Will Remain Virtual Until At Least October
by Michele Kelemen
The Foreign Service Institute, which trains U.S. diplomats, went virtual during the pandemic. It's likely to stay that way, making it easier for foreign and civil service officers to get training.
'The Truffle Hunters' Is On The 2021 Oscar Shortlist
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to movie critic Kenneth Turan about the Oscar-nominated film — The Truffle Hunters — which centers on the perilous search for rare, valuable truffles in Northern Italy.
Security Tightens Amid Reports Extremists Aim To Breach Capitol Again
by Sarah McCammon
Officials stepped up security in Washington, D.C., because of a false theory circulating online that has convinced some Donald Trump supporters that he will return to the presidency on Thursday.
Lawmakers On Capitol Hill Criticize Biden's Order For Airstrikes Against Syria
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut about the Biden administration's decision to conduct airstrikes on targets in Syria without the approval of Congress.
News Brief: In-Person Classes, Capitol Security, Pope's Iraq Trip
Federal efforts aim to help schools reopen. Tighten security follows reports extremists may try again to breach the U.S. Capitol. Pope Francis on Friday will become the first pope to visit Iraq.
Pet Owner Is Reunited With Cat 15 Years After She Ran Away
A Los Angeles man adopted Brandy, and one day she didn't come home. A microchip in the cat had the owner's phone number, but nobody called until recently when she turned up at a shelter 40 miles away.
Ex-Collaborators For Squirrel Nut Zippers Reunite For New Music
NPR's Noel King talks with old friends Andrew Bird and Jimbo Mathus about getting together to make new music. Their album which will be released Friday is called These 13.