Why did Israel strike Iran? An Israeli politician and a U.S.-Iran expert weigh in
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Israel's U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon about his country's strikes.
The Difficulties When Coronavirus Cases Flood U.S. Hospitals
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Craig Spencer of Columbia University Medical Center and Dr. Ashish Jha of Harvard's Global Health Institute, about hard-hit New York City and global health studies.
Coronavirus Spreads Through Israeli, Palestinian Communities
Gaza braces for onset of coronavirus cases. West Bank's early restrictions may have staved off a crisis. And, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu is self-quarantined and will be named prime minister again.
Gov. Hogan Says He's Taken Unprecedented Action To Try To Flatten COVID-19 Curve
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan about his decision to issue a stay-at-home directive for his state, and his reaction to President Trump's response to the coronavirus crisis.
Marine Corps Aims To Tackle Evolving Face Of White Supremacy
The Commandant of the Marine Corps is banning all confederate symbols from bases. It comes at a time when the corps is trying to become more inclusive.
Student Finds Out At Work That She's Class Valedictorian
A Michigan high school principal surprised senior Kaitlyn Watson at the fast-food restaurant where she works. At the drive up window, the principal told Watson that she is the class valedictorian.
Health Care Workers Say They Are Punished For Speaking Out
As states scramble to deal with coronavirus surges at hospitals, some health care workers say they are also being reprimanded for bringing their own personal protective equipment from home.
British Police Alarmed Comedy Club Patrons Weren't Social Distancing
It seemed the club not only put on a show, but live streamed it. Officers were sent over to break it up, but the cops were the only crowd. The club had been streaming video of an old show.
Bronx Councilman Ritchie Torres Experiences COVID-19 Firsthand
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to New York City Councilman Ritchie Torres about testing positive for the coronavirus, and why young people need to take social distancing seriously.
Beloved Children's Author And Illustrator Tomie DePaola Dies At 85
Tomie DePaola died Monday following a fall. Among his classics is the Caldecott winner Strega Nona, which was a tale of a witch, her assistant and a magic pot.
I Relied On My Macy's Job To Pay My Bills, Furloughed Worker Says
Macy's is furloughing most of its tens-of-thousands of employees. Ro Worrall, a Macy's employee in Portland, Ore., for the past five years, is one of the workers laid off.
Sign Of The Times: Germany's Top Podcast Deals With Coronavirus
After two daily episodes, Das Coronavirus Update, a podcast by one of the world's leading virologists, shot to No.1 in Germany. When does a top coronavirus researcher find time to do a podcast?