Why did Israel strike Iran? An Israeli politician and a US-Iran expert weigh in
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon about his country's strikes.
A possible government shutdown is days away with few solutions being discussed
Congress is back in session to try to come to some kind of budget agreement to prevent the government from shutting down at the end of the week.
Biden and Trump to visit picketing autoworkers during historic strike
NPR's Michel Martin talks to professor Jefferson Cowie of Vanderbilt University about President Biden and former President Donald Trump both planning to visit picketing autoworkers in Detroit.
Federal wildland firefighters are facing a sudden pay cut
Wildland firefighters are in demand these days, but federal money to pay their salaries is quickly running out.
Tigist Asefa makes history at the Berlin marathon
The 26-year-old Ethiopian athlete ran the 26.2 miles in a time of 2:11:53 — beating the previous women's world record by more than 2 minutes.
Gaspar Cassadó died in 1966, but the mystery around his missing music endures
American cellist Katie Tertell is raising awareness of Catalan composer Gaspar Cassadó, long overshadowed by his onetime teacher Pablo Casals, while premiering and recording works.
Rep. Kim says he'll challenge Sen. Menendez in New Jersey's Democratic primary
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Andy Kim about his campaign to run for the state's U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez, who was indicted on federal corruption charges.
A canister of asteroid samples for NASA to study lands safely in Utah
A space capsule with dirt and rocks collected from an asteroid has returned safely to Earth. Scientists eagerly anticipate what the samples could tell them about Earth's origins and the galaxy.
Haley Van Voorhis is first woman, who isn't a kicker, to play in a NCAA football game
Haley Van Voorhis, a 5-foot-6, 145-pound junior, registered a quarterback hurry in the first quarter of Division III Shenandoah University's 48-7 home win over Juniata College on Saturday.
Iran faces pressure for its treatment of women. The president's wife defends it
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jamileh Alamolhoda, wife of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, about why Iran's ruling establishment won't compromise on compulsory headscarves.
Morocco quake survivors face futures in encampments without plumbing, electricity
Survivors of the Morocco earthquake grapple with the prospect of long stays in tent cities.