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.
News Brief: Government Shutdown Threat Looms, Hush Money Payments
The House approved a short-term spending bill that would keep the government open. Will the Senate follow suit? And, media are reporting allegations that President Trump had an affair in 2006.
Victims Confront Larry Nassar Over Sexual Abuse
Sentencing is underway for Larry Nassar, the former doctor for Olympics gymnasts, over his conviction for sexual assault. Dozens of victims are making impact statements and confronting him.
Sen. Michael Bennet On Immigration And Trump's Wall
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democrat of Colorado, about the status of immigration reform negotiations ahead of a looming government shutdown.
Finding Your Lost Bitcoins
The digital currency bitcoin used to only be a big deal in small circles of libertarians, but has exploded over the last year. Some early investors are now trying to find bitcoins they lost.
The National Parks And Ryan Zinke
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to journalist Elliott Woods, whose profile of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke just appeared in Outside magazine.
Republicans Blame Medicaid For Contributing To Opioid Epidemic
Times-Picayune reporter Julia O'Donoghue talks with Rachel Martin about the rationale behind the Republican argument that expanding Medicaid contributes to the country's opioid epidemic.
News Brief: HHS To Protect Religious Objectors, Trump's First Year Poll, Apple Jobs
The Department of Health and Human Services is expected to announce the creation of a new division to protect health workers who object to procedures for religious reasons.
HHS To Protect Health Workers With Religious Objections
The Department of Health and Human Services is expected to announce the creation of a new division to protect health workers who object to procedures like abortions for religious reasons.