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.
Northern Arizona University Researcher Studies Dog Communication
The researcher wants to better understand what dogs say with tail wagging or growling. His efforts come after 30 years studying the language of prairie dogs.
Dolores O'Riordan, Cranberries Lead Singer, Dies At 46
Dolores O'Riordan's voice, heard on hit songs like "Zombie" and "Linger," helped the Irish band rise to international fame in the 1990s. No other information about her death was immediately available.
A Modern Day Long-Distance Love Story
A couple years ago, Elizabeth Shunck was living near Detroit, stuck in an unhappy marriage — feeling more lonely than she says she'd ever been. Looking for connection, she went on a random chat app.
Khadija Abdullahi Daleys, Mother Of Somali Music, Dies At 82
One of Somalia's most legendary singers has died. Khadija Abdullahi Daleys was known as the mother of Somali music, and we have an appreciation.
Thai Officials Want To Silence Critics, Scholar Charged With Insulting Monarchy
Questioning the official count of how a battle happened 400 years ago has gotten historian Sulak Sivaraksa looking at 15 years in prison under Thailand's lese-majeste law.
Organic Tea Farmer Builds A Movement While Avoiding Elephants
India's Assam state is famous for its tea. One young grower is turning to new, healthier cultivation that's catching on with others. He just has to mind the nearby elephants.
Pope Francis Begins South American Trip In Chile
Steve Inskeep talks to journalist Piotr Kozak about the pope's trip which comes amid controversy over an alleged cover-up of sexual abuse by dozens of Catholic priests in Chile.
Protesting Through Poetry
Morning Edition co-host Rachel Martin talks to authors Kwame Alexander and Nikki Giovanni about protesting through poetry.
Democrats Are Serious About A DACA Deal, Rep. Espaillat Says
Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat of New York about President Trump saying he doesn't think Democrats want a deal on DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Budgets Suffer After A Drop In International Student Enrollment
After a decade of large-scale growth in overseas enrollment, the number of international students studying at U.S. colleges and universities is dropping — leading some schools to make budget cuts.