Why did Israel strike Iran? An Israeli politician and a U.S.-Iran expert weigh in
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Israel's U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon about his country's strikes.
NTSB Investigates Why Amtrak Train Derailed, Killing At Least 3 People
Steve Inskeep talks to ex-National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah Hersman about what investigators are looking for while trying to understand why a train derailed in Washington state.
Republicans Appear To Have All The Votes To Pass Tax Plan
If nothing else goes wrong for them, Republicans will pass a final tax overhaul bill this week. The House votes Tuesday and the Senate votes sometime after House lawmakers.
Trump Details Areas Where His Administration Views China As A Threat
China's initial response came from its embassy in Washington calling the administration's national security report "self-serving" and contradictory of its past inclination to partner with China.
Republican Tax Measure Would Have A Big Impact On U.S. Corporations
The tax bill speeding through Congress would dramatically reduce the tax rate for U.S. corporations. David Greene talks to Jennifer Blouin of the Wharton School of Business about the possible changes.
Federal Officials Are In Washington State To Probe Amtrak Derailment
The images from the derailment are dramatic: train cars dangling over a busy freeway — some strewn down a hill side while others turned on their side. At least three people died in the derailment.
Morning News Brief: Amtrak Derailment Probe, House Tax Vote
At least 3 people were killed Monday when an Amtrak train derailed in Washington. And, lawmakers in the House are expected to vote Tuesday on the Republican tax bill with the Senate soon to follow.
California Wildfires Destroy Homes But Can't Keep Holiday Spirit Down
Families in southern California are having to rebuild their Christmas plans after wildfires burned up their homes and everything they owned — including their children's presents.
Marist College Releases Annual List Of Annoying Words
For a ninth year in a row, the word "whatever" has been named the most "annoying" word or phrase used in casual conversation. The recent addition of "fake news" takes second place.
More Young Russians Discover Rap As A Form Of Self-Expression
They are obsessed with epic rap battles, embodied by multi-lingual, Oxford-educated Russian rapper Oxxxymiron, who was last seen battling California rapper Dizaster on YouTube with millions of views.
North Korea Responsible For 'WannaCry' Ransomware Attack, U.S. Says
In an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, Homeland security adviser Tom Bossert writes that after careful investigation, the U.S. is sure that Pyongyang carried out the attack in May.
Review: 2017 Best Of TV
As the year draws to a close, it's a good time to talk about the best and worst on television. Our TV critic says it was also a strong year for women on and off the small screen.