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.
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.
'I think chaos is the operative word,' says Rep. Mark Alford on McCarthy's ousting
Missouri Republican Mark Alford speaks about his disappointment with McCarthy removal vote.
GOP makes history when 8 hard-liners succeed in ousting House Speaker McCarthy
NPR's A Martinez talks to Republican strategist Liam Donovan about what it says about the state of the GOP when a small group of Republican rebels was able to topple the speaker of the House.
Workers at Kaiser Permanente are poised to go out on strike
More than 75,000 health care workers at Kaiser Permanente are set to walk off the job, spurred by a staffing crisis they say has deteriorated the quality of patient care and employees' well-being.
What can China's autumn festival tell us about the state of the country's economy?
China is in the middle of an eight-day nationwide holiday to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day. The government is hoping it will give a big boost to the economy.
McCarthy out as House speaker after Democrats joined 8 Republicans to remove him
Members of the House have voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker. Rep. Patrick McHenry is temporarily in his seat, but it's unclear who the next speaker will be.
It's hard for consumers who aren't tech savvy to access digital coupons
Digital coupons may be difficult for some consumers to get if they don't have smart phones or the internet. Consumer advocates say that means only the tech savvy can save on deals.
There are now 2 vaccines to slash the frightful toll of malaria
The World Health Organization has recommended usage of a second vaccine for the prevention of malaria in children. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Oct. 3, 2023.)
After nearly 3 decades a suspect is charged in Tupac Shakur's murder
NPR's A Martinez talks to Greg Kading, a former LAPD detective who worked on the case, about the well-known suspect charged in Tupac Shakur's murder, and is set to appear in court Wednesday.
For a third time, Tank the tortoise has been returned home
Tank trekked about two miles away from his enclosure last week after escaping from a vet's office in Andreas, Pa. He made it to the same area where he was found the last two times he got out.