Israel bars aid from entering Gaza from Jordan
Jordan has been a hub for humanitarian aid going to Gaza. It's just a few hours drive from the Gaza border. But now, amid spreading famine, Israel is allowing only supplies from Israel to enter Gaza.
U.S. Telecommunications Networks Barred From Using Foreign Suppliers
NPR's Noel King talks to Elliott Zaagman, a columnist for the China-focused tech news website Technique.com, about Trump's executive order restricting technology and services of foreign adversaries.
After Decades Of Islamic Law, Sudan Examines Women's Role In Society
In Sudan, women are at the forefront of popular protests that toppled a longstanding autocrat. They are now challenging Sudan's version of Sharia, or Islamic law.
Iran Is Not Interested In Escalating Tensions, Iranian Diplomat Says
NPR's David Greene talks to Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi about the increasing tensions with the U.S. NPR's Peter Kenyon weighs in on the conversation.
Anti-Abortion Rights Activists Watch As Movement Gains Ground
Alabama's governor has signed a bill which introduces a near-total ban on abortions in the state. NPR's David Greene speaks with Kristan Hawkins, the president of Students for Life of America.
PG&E Transmission Lines Caused California Camp Fire, Investigators Say
Fire investigators say electrical transmission lines owned and operated by utility giant Pacific Gas and Electric caused last fall's Camp Fire — the deadliest wildfire in California history.
House Panel Has Sharp Questions For FAA Officials About Boeing 737 Max
Officials with the Federal Aviation Administration were on Capitol Hill Wednesday answering questions about the troubled Boeing 737 Max. The now-grounded planes have crashed twice.
North Carolina Brewery Offers Reward For Return Of Stolen Van
The reward? A keg party. It took only 42 minutes for the van to be found. Maybe the reward helped. Maybe it was the giant company logo that's painted on the side of the van.
Summit In Paris Leads To Pledge To Fight Online Extremism
World leaders have signed a pledge aimed at tackling online extremism. The United States however opted out. NPR's Noel King talks to New Zealand's Privacy Commissioner John Edwards.
News Brief: Immigration Plan, U.S.-Iran Relations, Student Loan Probe
Trump to unveil a new immigration plan. Tension rises between the U.S. and Iran. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says the Education Department blocks efforts to police student loan industry.
TV Networks Court Advertisers At This Year's Upfronts
The Upfronts are a yearly presentation by broadcast and cable networks to advertisers. Despite the media coverage of streaming services like Netflix, broadcast networks are still huge profit centers.
