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.
Politics In The News: Tax Bill Implications And Russia Probe
Steve Inskeep talks to Jonah Goldberg, conservative columnist and National Review online editor, who breaks down the latest implications of the GOP tax legislation and the Russia investigation.
Austria's Coalition Government Includes Party Linked To Ex-Nazis
When the Freedom Party was in government before, there was an outcry and Austria was subject to sanctions. Critics say the party's anti-migrant, anti-Islam agenda is now considered mainstream.
France Considers Setting Minimum Consent Age For Having Sex
France has no age of consent in its penal code, but there's pressure to change that after a series of court cases where men were acquitted after having sex with minors.
After Disputed Vote, Honduran Court Rules For Incumbent President
President Juan Orlando Hernandez was declared the winner of the country's disputed election after three weeks of uncertainty and unrest. The Organization of American States called for fresh elections.
Morning News Brief: Tax Overhaul Plan, Honduras Election
GOP lawmakers hope to vote on the tax plan before they head home for the holidays. And an electoral tribunal in Honduras has declared President Juan Orlando Hernandez winner of November's election.
Some States May Take FCC To Court Over Net Neutrality Move
State attorneys general may take legal action against the Federal Communications Commission if it goes ahead and repeals net neutrality. Steve Inskeep talks to Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear.
Deer Rescued From Frozen Lake In Oregon
The small deer was slipping helplessly on the ice. A local firefighter came to the rescue — by coincidence or not — dressed in a red suit and using a red sled that glides over ice.
Noodle In China Measures Just Under 2 Miles
The Guinness record people verify that a Chinese food company cooked the longest noodle in the word. In the end, the extremely long noodle was divided up and eaten.
For Alaskan Coastal Village Residents, Erosion Hits Home
Melting permafrost and major storms are eating away at the coastal Alaskan village of Newtok. Residents are desperate to move, but the U.S. has no climate change relocation plan that could help them.
Power Restored At Atlanta's Airport, Travelers' Plans In Disarray
Atlanta is the world's busiest airport and for most of Sunday, the power was out. Hundreds of flights were canceled and thousands of passengers are stuck — a week before the busy Christmas holiday.
