Trump says he's lifting sanctions on Syria, confusing some allies in Israel
President Trump says he's dropping sanctions against Syria, which led to celebrations in the streets of Damascus. But in Israel, many are wondering where they stand with their neighbor.
Arizona, which has a big independent electorate up for grabs, holds a primary
Five more states hold primaries Tuesday. Arizona is among some of the most closely watched races this election cycle. What do President Biden and former President trump have to do to win there?
It's that time of year again — March Madness is here
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post about the NCAA men's basketball bracket. The UConn men's basketball program earned the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament.
Former President Donald Trump's words are under scrutiny once again
During a campaign event in Ohio over the weekend, Trump warns of a "bloodbath" if he loses in November, and said some migrants are "not people."
There's a difference between the sound of a healthy coral reef and a degraded reef
Scientists working off the U.S. Virgin Islands found that the sounds of a healthy coral reef, played on underwater speakers, could encourage a degraded reef to regenerate.
Israel's most important ally, the U.S., expresses frustration with the war in Gaza
Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the fraying relations between Israel and the U.S. How damaged is Israel's most important alliance?
Items from the late TV anchor Barbara Walters' wardrobe recently went on sale
There were gowns, cocktail dresses and jewelry — as well as the pink Chanel skirt suit she wore while interviewing Libyan dictator Muammar el-Qaddafi in 1989. The items were priced at up to $2,000.
Can the government make you happy? California is going to try
Assemblyman Anthony Rendon created the state's Select Committee on Happiness and Public Policy Outcomes to study how government can play a role in promoting happiness.
Taxpayers subsidize plastics plants that violate pollution standards, report says
Shell's plastics plant outside Pittsburgh, which was built with over a billion dollars in tax credits from the state, has violated clean air laws 19 times since it began operating two years ago.
Some of D.C.'s famous cherry trees will be removed to repair a crumbling sea wall
Washington, D.C.'s famous cherry blossoms hit peak bloom on Sunday. For about 150 of the famous flowering trees, this will be their last season — they'll soon be cut down to adjust to sea-level rise.