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.
Valentine's Day Vacant Lot Sales in New Jersey Didn't Go As Planned
Five years ago, Newark, N.J., gave a valentine to residents: a building lot for a $1,000. It was a nice idea, but only a handful of the people awarded those lots were able to build.
China's Coronavirus Spreads Health, Economic And Political Problems
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to China's ambassador to the U.S. Cui Tiankai about his country's handling of the coronavirus outbreak, which began in Hubei province.
In Germany, The Bridegroom's Oak Is Full Of Romantic History
In 1890, a young woman fell in love. Her father didn't approve of the man so they wrote letters and left them in a knothole in the oak. The BBC reports the tree is responsible for dozens of marriages.
Golden Retriever's Bucket List Includes Meet Ellen DeGeneres
Wonka is a service dog for Kelly McMahon and a regular at the Las Vegas animal rescue that McMahon co-founded. When Wonka was diagnosed with cancer, the rescue group made a bucket list for the dog.
Wow Airlines' Bankruptcy Puts A Chill On Iceland's Tourism
A budget airline helped open up Iceland to the masses and add to the nation's economic growth. The airline's collapse has had an equally profound impact on Iceland's economy.
News Brief: Barr Blasts Trump Tweets, Border Wall Funding, Coronavirus
Attorney General Barr says Trump's DOJ tweets make his job impossible. Millions in Pentagon funding is diverted to the border wall. And, how fast can a vaccine for the coronavirus be developed?
John Kelly Defends Vindman, Questions Trump's Actions On Many Issues
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Peter Bergen, author of Trump and His Generals, about public criticism of the president by John Kelly, a former White House Chief of Staff and retired Marine general.
DARPA Aims To Have Coronavirus Vaccine Shortly After Outbreak's Start
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency supports a pandemic preparedness program that is designed to respond rapidly to an emerging threat such as the coronavirus.
U.S. Prosecutors Hit Huawei With New Federal Charges
The U.S. government has charged China's Huawei with racketeering and conspiracy to steal trade secrets. The new charges raise the stakes to a case that began last year.
Meme 2020 Creates Bloomberg Sponsored Internet Content
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to New York Times technology reporter Taylor Lorenz about Michael Bloomberg presidential team's use of memes, and Internet culture as part of its campaign strategy.
Stellar Corporate Credit Ratings Are So 1980s
It used to be that companies strove for the best credit rating possible. These days, however, America's corporations seem happy to slide by with a passing grade.
