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.
Democrats Say Relief Programs Could Become This Generation's New Deal
Democrats are using the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill to introduce measures they say will reduce poverty. People already at risk for falling behind have seen big setbacks over the past year.
GOP Rep. Mace Says COVID-19 Relief Plan Is A Spending Spree
As the House moves closer to voting on the Biden administration's relief bill, GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina talks to NPR's Rachel Martin about objections to the $1.9 trillion price tag.
Victims' Families In Lebanon Aim To Keep Explosion Probe Going
The dismissal of the lead judge investigating last year's massive blast in Beirut is raising fears of political interference to protect the country's leaders. The blast killed dozens of people.
Iran Imprisons Emad Shargi, Ordeal Personally Affects Jason Rezaian
Jason Rezaian, a Washington Post columnist held captive in Iran for more than a year, talks to NPR's Steve Inskeep about another American sentenced to 10 years in an Iranian prison Emad Shargi.
Post Makes Custom Box Of Fruity Pebbles For Cereal-Loving Cat
A rescue cat named Trash Panda was adopted in Georgia by the head of Fulton County's disaster response agency. Memes of the cat were made, warning of bad weather and declaring love for Fruity Pebbles.
Was Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Involved In Jamal Khashoggi's Death?
The White House says President Biden will call the Saudi King soon and it could be to lay the ground work for the release of a U.S. report on the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Transgender Military Recruits Wait For Policy Changes To Be Formalized
Drew Garza welcomed the Biden White House lifting a ban on transgender recruits. But Garza and other would-be transgender recruits are waiting for the formal requirements and rules for their service.
COVID-19 Variant Found In New York City Worries Researchers
Scientists have spotted yet another potentially worrisome coronavirus variant, a strain that has a mutation that may help it evade vaccines, and seems to be spreading fast in New York City.
Texas Lawmakers To Hold 1st Hearing Into Devastating Blackouts
The massive failure of the Texas energy system has spurred a blame game and fresh calls for reform. Texas lawmakers are debating what went wrong, and how to keep it from happening again.
Vandals In Canada Steal Cool Vancouver Park Sign — Again
The sign at Dude Chilling Park was first installed in 2012. This is the third time someone has made off with the sign — presumably to hang over their couch. It will cost $1,300 to replace it.
News Brief: CDC Web Tool, Jamal Khashoggi Report, USPS Delays
CDC launches tool for people to find where to get vaccinated. Biden administration is expected to release a report on the killing of a Saudi journalist. House panel presses postmaster on mail delays.