Israel launches attack on Syrian government forces near Damascus
Israel attacked Syrian government forces near Damascus in what is says is a bid to protect a religious minority there. Clashes between Druze and Sunni Muslim fighters have killed at least 20 people.
A Tick Gets Away At A News Conference About Diseases Ticks Carry
Officials in Miyazaki, Japan, held a news conference to warn about the diseases ticks carry. But a tick got away. They couldn't find it and sprayed insecticide in the room.
Tourists Flock To 'Game Of Thrones' Shooting Location
In Spain, on a remote Basque islet, stairs lead to a lonely bell tower. But visitors started flocking to the location after Game of Thrones shot there.
The Appeal Of Florida, Land Of Storms
Mary Louise Kelly talks with Michael Grunwald, Politico Magazine writer and author of The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise, about why people want to live in Florida.
Miami Braces For Hurricane Irma
People in Miami are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Irma this weekend. We look at how people there are getting ready.
Irma's Winds And Florida's Infrastructure
The National Hurricane Center says Irma's winds are the strongest ever recorded in an Atlantic hurricane. We look at what damage those winds can do.
News Brief: Mexico Earthquake, Florida Evacuates, Equifax Data Breach
Reporter Emily Green talks about a massive earthquake off the coast of Mexico. Also, the latest on Hurricane Irma, and TechCrunch writer John Mannes talks about a massive data breach at Equifax.
Navy Officials Examine Training Procedures After Ship Accidents
The Navy's Surface Warfare Officers School in Newport, R.I., is the premier training facility for surface warship officers. In the past decade, junior officers have spent greatly reduced time there.
With Florida In Hurricane Irma's Sights, Residents Get Ready
Hurricane Irma is forecast to hit Florida over the weekend. Gov. Rick Scott has been urging residents on both of the state's coasts to prepare. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Greg Allen, who's in Miami.