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. Infrastructure Shows The Effects Of Neglect, Smith Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Tom Smith, executive director of the American Society of Civil Engineers, about the current state of the nation's infrastructure. The group issued a report card in 2017.
Trump Lauds Disbarred Lawyer While Criticizing Others, Mueller Report Says
Attorney General William Barr heads to Capitol Hill this week to face questions about the Mueller report. Critics say Barr is running interference for President Trump.
Drone Transports Human Kidney For Transplant
The drone was custom built to be able to monitor the payload while in the air. The kidney made it to the University of Maryland Medical Center. The woman who received the kidney called it "amazing."
Whale Off Norway's Coast Found Wearing Camera Harness
The harness read "Equipment St. Petersburg." A researcher told CNN that the whale was probably trained by Russia's navy. He said they've "been known to train belugas to conduct military operations."
After 5 Years, ISIS Leader Purportedly Releases Another Video
A video purports to show the ISIS leader speaking to followers and referencing the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka. The first video was released in 2014 as ISIS was rapidly increasing in strength.
Negotiators Are In Beijing For Talks On Ending U.S.-China Trade War
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has been suggesting that the U.S. and China are closing in on a trade deal. NPR's David Greene talks to Erin Ennis, of the U.S.-China Business Council.
'High Five' Readers Invited To Participate In Secret Tournament
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to best-selling, children's book author Adam Rubin about his latest: High Five. It tells the story of a secret high-five tournament that's been held in the animal kingdom.
Azareen Van Der Vliet Oloomi's Second Novel Wins Fiction Award
The PEN/Faulkner Foundation has announced the winner of the prestigious 2019 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. It is 35-year-old Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi for her novel, Call Me Zebra.
Ground-Breaking Director John Singleton Dies At 51
Filmmaker John Singleton died Monday after complications from a stroke. He made history with 1991's Boyz n the Hood as the first African American nominated for a best director Oscar.
News Brief: Infrastructure Funds, Sudan's Government, Japan's Emperor
Democrats and Republicans seek better ways to fund infrastructure projects. Opposition and military leaders are in talks about Sudan's transition. Japan's emperor abdicates the throne Tuesday.
