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.
Solving The Mystery Of Why Rock Ants Avoid Right Turns
Ants that live in a rocky maze-like setting prefer to turn left when they enter a space. Ants aren't as symmetrical as they appear. Their left eye may be better than the right for detecting predators.
Want To Perk Up Your Love Life? Put Away That Smartphone
Sure, you just wanted to take a peek at Facebook. But that can chill a relationship, especially if you and your love aren't on the same page about when it's OK to use technology.
Another Twist In An Argentine Prosecutor's Mysterious Death
Alberto Nisman, who was working on a 20-year-old investigation, had drafted an arrest warrant for the country's president. Renee Montagne talks to Simon Romero, a reporter with The New York Times.
ABC Tones Down Author's 'Fresh Off The Boat' For Sitcom Audience
ABC will break an important boundary in television Wednesday night with the debut of Fresh Off the Boat. It's the first network sitcom in two decades to star an Asian-American family.
Dear Aging Athletes: Say Hello To Goodbye
Commentator Frank Deford contemplates the difficulty of knowing when to quit.
Killing Jordanian Pilot May Backfire Against Islamic State Militants
After grabbing the world's attention by beheading journalists and aid workers, analysts say the execution of a Jordanian pilot could set many in the Arab world against the group.
Sen. Tillis: Employees Shouldn't Be Forced To Wash Their Hands
According to the Republican senator from North Carolina, food businesses shouldn't be required by law to hang a sign on the bathroom door instructing workers to was their hands.
Left Shark Stands Out At Super Bowl Halftime Show
The left shark caught the eye of viewers because it wasn't a particularly good dancer. So much so, that left shark has become a verb — meaning to fail about or phone it in.