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.
How Jewish Should Israel Be? 2 Israelis Voters Have Answers
Israeli voters go to the polls in two weeks. One issue that prompted the government's fall in December was an impassioned debate over exactly how Jewish this democratic country should be.
States Face Correctional Officer Shortage Amid A Cultural Stigma
Administrators are trying new recruiting tactics and offering bonuses to make up for the shortfall. But for now, open shifts in some states have to be covered with mandatory overtime.
Israel's Netanyahu Says He Is 'Determined To Speak Before Congress'
The Israeli prime minister said his country has a "profound disagreement" with the White House on nuclear talks with Iran, and it is his duty to speak up on an issue that affects Israel's survival.
Netanyahu Speech: The View From Israel
On assignment in Israel, Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Mid-East Correspondent Emily Harris about the potential political impact in Israel of Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech to the U.S. Congress.
Sen. Mikulski, In Public Office Since 1976, Won't Seek Re-Election
Sen. Barbara Mikulski of Maryland is the longest-serving woman in Congress. She was first elected to the House in 1976, and 10 years later, was elected to the Senate.
In Houston, Falling Oil Prices Spark Fears Of Job Cuts Beyond Energy
Cheaper gasoline has benefited millions of motorists around the U.S. But in Houston the downturn in prices has brought layoffs and could hurt other sectors, including finance and real estate.
After Weeks Of Controversy, Netanyahu Takes The Podium Before Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is speaking before Congress this morning, in a much anticipated and controversial address. David Greene discusses the speech with NPR's Michele Kelemen.
Hail Transforms Southern California Beach Into Winter Wonderland
A rare cluster of storms dropped so much hail on Huntington Beach, it appeared blanketed in snow. Kids had snowball fights and photos circulated on social media of an icy snowman on the sand.