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.
Super Bowl Watchers Register Shock Over Nationwide Commercial
The Internet was where many people registered their shock over a Super Bowl ad. It was the Nationwide commercial that dramatized the death of child from accidents in the home.
Can Republicans Find Common Ground With Obama's Budget?
President Obama has revealed a budget he hopes will find approval in the Republican-controlled House and Senate. David Greene talks to former Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Dave Camp.
With Oil Prices So Low, What's That Fuel Surcharge For, Exactly?
Many transportation and delivery companies began adding fuel surcharges when oil prices shot up a few years ago. Now, the cost of oil has plunged — but many of those fuel fees still linger.
Justice Dept. Settles S&P Lawsuit
Standard and Poor's is expected to settle a lawsuit brought by the Justice Department over the quality of the firm's ratings during the years before the financial crisis.
Maine Barbershop Quartet Entertains Delayed Passengers
During a delay, a flight attendant on a US Airways flight asked the group called the Port City Sound to keep passengers from going stir crazy.
Brian Williams: NBC News Anchor And Rapper
Williams' budding music career has included mashups like "Baby Got Back" and "Gin and Juice." The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon mashes up Williams' broadcasts.
Wyo. Sheriff Bars Deputies From Wearing Cowboy Boots, Hats
The new sheriff in a Wyoming county says no more cowboy hats and no more cowboy boots for his deputies. That's not just a fashion statement. He says new uniforms will help them do their jobs better.
Why We Judge Algorithmic Mistakes More Harshly Than Human Mistakes
In many areas, algorithms make fewer mistakes than humans. But new research suggests that we distrust algorithms when they make mistakes, in ways we do not distrust humans who make mistakes.
White House Urged To Re-Think Its Approach On Ukraine
A Brookings Institution report recommends the U.S. provide the Ukrainian government with what it calls "lethal defensive assistance," to help it respond to a new offensive by pro-Russian separatists.
