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.
Were you one of the first people to rush out to buy an Apple Watch 7 years ago?
Apple says some of those early models are now obsolete. So while the watches might still work, Apple will no longer provide support or service for the device.
The cinematic pink wave sweeping the world hits Russia. 'Barbie' lands in Moscow
Bootleg screenings of the movie Barbie are a hit in Moscow's theaters — demonstrating the enduring allure of American popular culture despite Russia's isolation from the West.
Vatican meeting considers topics from women in ministry to LGBTQ+ Catholics
Catholic leaders are beginning a month-long meeting to discuss the church's relationship to laity. Among the topics: women in ministry and being more welcoming of divorced and LGBTQ+ Catholics.
3 decades of debate: What category does 'A Nightmare Before Christmas' fall into?
Tim Burton's A Nightmare Before Christmas celebrates its 30th anniversary this holiday season. So is it a Halloween movie or a Christmas classic?
Armenia scrambles to absorb the flood of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh
More than 100,000 ethnic Armenians have fled from Azerbaijan to Armenia. The country is struggling with the sudden loss of the self-declared autonomous enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh.
It's that time a year again: Fat Bear Week is back
Rivers are flowing and Salmon are on the move. Voting begins Wednesday in Fat Bear Week, a virtual celebration of bears and nature at Katmai National Park in Alaska.
House members consider who to nominate to be the next speaker
With the removal of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Republicans must decide who will now set the agenda for the majority party in the House. NPR's A Martinez talks to GOP strategist Brendan Buck.
Morning news brief
A House vote strips Kevin McCarthy of his speakership. Catholic leaders meet at the Vatican to discuss the future of the church. China's autumn festival gives clues about the country's economy.
Ukrainian troops have made limited progress retaking Russian-occupied land
As winter approaches, Ukraine's military takes stock of the limited gains of its counteroffensive. As the war goes on, support for Ukraine seems to waver — especially among Republicans in Congress.
Calif. Gov. Newsom names Laphonza Butler to finish Sen. Feinstein's term
Laphonza Butler, a Democratic adviser and labor leader, is expected to be sworn in Tuesday as a U.S. senator representing California. Her appointment could disrupt a crowded Democratic primary race.
