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.
Demanding Higher Wages, Refinery Workers Strike Shell Oil
United Steelworkers members are on strike at refineries and chemical plants that process 10 percent of the nation's gasoline, diesel, heating oil and jet fuel.
Keystone XL Pipeline Benefits U.S. And Canada, Alberta Premier Says
David Greene talks with Alberta Premier Jim Prentice, who is in Washington, D.C., to lobby Congress and the White House to approve the Keystone XL pipeline.
NSA's Bulk Collection Of Phone Data Continues, Intelligence Review Says
A year ago, President Obama proposed doing away with the National Security Agency's practice of collecting Americans' phone records in secret. Has that change been accomplished?
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.
Nigeria Thwarts Boko Haram Attack On Maiduguri
Suspected Boko Haram militants have attacked the outskirts of the heavily-fortified city of Maiduguri for the second time in a week. Nigerian officials say the rebel's attack has been contained.
War In Eastern Ukraine Grows Fiercer By The Day
Russian-backed separatists push forward into areas held by the Ukrainian military. The offensive is a disaster for civilians, trapped in towns and villages along the battle front.
New Anti-Austerity Party Gathers Support In Spain
Following the success of the Syriza party in Greece, another populist anti-austerity party is topping political polls in Spain, and could win power in elections this fall.
