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.
With 3 COVID-19 Vaccines Available, Is 1 Better Than The Other?
With a third COVID-19 vaccine authorized, some worry that there will be a two-tier vaccine rollout — with the apparently most effective going to the powerful, rich and well-connected.
Colombia Offers Legal Status To Migrants Who Fled Venezuela
More than 5 million Venezuelans have fled their country, many of them to neighboring Colombia, whose president is winning praise for his open-door policy toward Venezuelans.
N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo To Be Stripped Of Pandemic Emergency Powers
NPR's Noel King talks to reporter Dan Clark of WMHT-TV about New York lawmakers' move to revoke Gov. Cuomo's emergency powers after harassment allegations and his handling of the pandemic.
Reaction Is Mixed To Texas Decision To Lift Coronavirus Restrictions
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is lifting all COVID-19 restrictions in his state. That's leading to worries about the virus spreading before most Texas can be vaccinated.
Schools Look To Algorithms To Flag Students Who May Harm Themselves
School districts are hiring companies to monitor students online, aiming to flag those struggling with mental health issues and harmful behavior. But it's raising privacy and data collection concerns.
Song From 'Les Misérables' Has A Long History In Pro-Democracy Movements
In Myanmar, protesters have adopted the song — "Do You Hear The People Sing?" — from the musical Les Misérables, as a rallying cry against the military coup.
Tanden Withdraws As Nominee For Office Of Management And Budget
President Biden's nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget has withdrawn from the proceedings. Key Democratic and Republican senators refused to back Neera Tanden.
New Hampshire Woman Rides Out The Pandemic In New Zealand
A 73-year-old widow from New Hampshire got stranded in New Zealand when the pandemic hit last year. Where she's living now is handling COVID-19 very differently than the United States.
Baseless 2020 Conspiracies Complicate Ohio Effort To Buy Voting Machines
The lies about voting machine company Dominion are having real world impact. One Ohio county stalled a contract to buy voting machines after hearing from constituents riled up by the false claims.