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.
A ship in the Mediterranean keeps a watch for migrants who are in trouble
Record numbers of migrants who try to cross the Mediterranean Sea for Europe are dying in the attempt. We go aboard a search and rescue ship that is trying to help migrants in distress.
New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority reminds riders to be nice
With more workers heading back to the office it seems many have forgotten some rules for riding mass transit. The MTA reminds riders, among other things, to keep your feet off of the seats.
Gymnast Biles leads U.S. to record 7th straight team title at world championships
For Simone Biles, this makes 26 world championship medals to go with her record seven Olympic medals. And that's even with Biles taking a couple of years off to focus on her health.
Online betting gives clues to who may win the Nobel Prize in literature
The winner of the Nobel Prize in literature will be announced Thursday. Who will be hailed as the world's greatest writer is anyone's guess — as wild speculation abounds.
Pakistan orders undocumented migrants out of the country by Nov. 1.
Migrant's who don't leave by the deadline will have their property and assets seized, and face arrest and deportation. NPR's A Martinez talks to journalist Ahmed Quraishi about the crackdown.
Sarah Cooper, who became famous during the pandemic, has a new memoir
After viral videos made her famous, comedian and writer Sarah Cooper says she's embracing being foolish — which is also the title of her memoir. She talks to NPR's Leila Fadel about her book Foolish.
The virus that causes COVID can directly infect plaque cells in the arteries
A new study sheds light on why some people with pre-existing conditions may be at higher risk of a heart attack or stroke after a serious COVID infection. The good news: Vaccination cuts the risk.
Not all tribes agree with drilling ban around New Mexico's Chaco Canyon
Native American communities in the Southwest are divided over new federal protections for land some tribes consider sacred.
Mourners pay respects to Sen. Dianne Feinstein at San Francisco City Hall
With a series of observances at city hall, mourners have been honoring Dianne Feinstein, who died last week. Democratic leaders will speak at a memorial service for the late senator on Thursday.
Democrats in Michigan face challenges repealing obstacles to access abortion
Michigan Democrats want to pass a new bill to remove abortion obstacles like a 24-hour waiting period, and a ban on Medicaid reimbursement. But one Democrat doesn't agree — and they need her vote.
Morning news brief
The race is on to find a new speaker of the House. A record number of migrants are dying trying to cross the Mediterranean to Europe. Pakistan orders undocumented migrants to leave by Nov. 1.