Why did Israel strike Iran? An Israeli politician and a US-Iran expert weigh in
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon about his country's strikes.
Myanmar Detains 2 Reuters Journalists, Nations Condemn Arrests
Myanmar is drawing ire from the international community for detaining two Reuters journalists for allegedly violating a colonial-era law called the Official Secrets Act.
Why Some Cities Are Better Than Others At Avoiding Gridlock
Just because a city is efficient at moving traffic around doesn't mean it's "traffic resilient." Scientists examined 40 cities and ranked them in terms of how they handle disruptions.
News Brief: Government Shutdown Looms, SUV Plows Into Australian Crowd
The House is expected to vote on a short-term funding measure to keep the government open. Witnesses describe a white SUV smashing through pedestrians at high speed at an intersection in Melbourne.
Iowa First Spouse Doll Of Kevin Reynolds Is Truly A First
The statehouse in Des Moines has a display case of dolls of former first ladies. Kevin Reynolds is the first "first man." An event on Wednesday unveiled the first spouse doll.
New Movies Will Inundate Theaters Over The Next Couple Of Weeks
To name just a few of the new movies coming out: Steven Spielberg's The Post, All the Money in the World and what might be Daniel Day Lewis's last film: Phantom Thread.
Holidays Can Bring Out Unsuspecting Talent
This past weekend, Russo's Market in Watertown, Mass., was about to treat its customers to some live classical music. One of the employees offered to do a sound check and revealed his operatic talent.
Taxes: What Was Promised And What Was Delivered
We look at how the tax overhaul bill that was passed by Senate Republicans is different from what Republicans have promised over the past several years.
Columbia, S.C., Bans 'Use' Of Bump Stocks
Columbia, S.C., has banned the use of bump stocks in the city, but not their sale. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Columbia's mayor, Steve Benjamin, about the motivation behind the ordinance.
Senate Passes GOP Tax Plan, House To Revote After Procedural Snag
David Greene and Rachel Martin talk to NPR's Scott Horsley and Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida about the overhaul of the nation's tax laws. President Trump wanted a tax measure by Christmas.