Israel launches attack on Syrian government forces near Damascus
Israel attacked Syrian government forces near Damascus in what is says is a bid to protect a religious minority there. Clashes between Druze and Sunni Muslim fighters have killed at least 20 people.
The SEC unveils 13 charges in a lawsuit against crypto exchange Binance
The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed more than a dozen charges against Binance which runs the largest crypto trading site in the world.
Major dam near a nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine suddenly collapses
A major dam near a nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine has suddenly collapsed. The risk of flooding would pose a threat to the nuclear plant which is occupied by Russian troops.
Chris Christie is set to announce his presidential bid in New Hampshire
The former New Jersey governor will appear in Manchester Tuesday evening and announce that he's making another run for the GOP nomination. Christie was one of more than a dozen GOP hopefuls in 2016.
Apple unveils its virtual reality headset. It will cost you more than $3,000
Apple launched a new virtual reality, or VR, headset. It was its first major new product launch in a decade.
Alabama's official state cookie is created by 4th grader Mary Claire Cook
Students at Trinity Presbyterian School in Montgomery came up with potential recipes and picked the winner: The Yellowhammer. Its ingredients include pecans and oats.
Man tells German court he was selling marijuana to pad his retirement income
The court found him guilty of drug dealing again. He has 24 prior convictions, and prosecutors wanted him to get prison time. The court made an exception because the man is 82 and in poor health.
Christie to join growing field of presidential candidates vying for GOP nomination
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will announce his presidential bid at an event in New Hampshire Tuesday evening. An early voting state, New Hampshire looms large in White House ambitions.
Morning news brief
A major dam near a nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine collapses. Former N.J. Gov. Chris Christie is to officially announce his GOP presidential bid. The SEC sues a major crypto exchange.
French Open organizers offer players a way to block social media abuse
As tennis players take on their opponents at the French Open, they're also dealing with a flood of toxic comments online. Players are being offered an AI tool to block some of the social media abuse.
Taiwan alters its approach to identity and education of its Indigenous inhabitants
Taiwan's Indigenous inhabitants speak an array of Austronesian languages. Efforts are underway to teach and preserve Indigenous languages after decades of allowing only Mandarin in schools.
'The Last Action Heroes,' by Nick de Semlyen, focuses on 8 action stars
NPR's A Martinez speaks to film journalist Nick de Semlyen about the actors who dominated action films in the '80s and '90s — including: Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis.