Trump says he's lifting sanctions on Syria, confusing some allies in Israel
President Trump says he's dropping sanctions against Syria, which led to celebrations in the streets of Damascus. But in Israel, many are wondering where they stand with their neighbor.
Tenn. GOP efforts to remove 2 lawmakers may have lasting effects on state politics
It look less than a week for Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson to be reappointed to the Tennessee House, but the GOP efforts to remove them may have a lasting effect on the state's politics.
Sen. Feinstein facing calls to resign after missing dozens of votes due to illness
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., is facing calls to resign after missing dozens of Senate votes this year. Feinstein is defending her leave, saying her extended absence was unexpected.
A Syrian American is suing the Syrian government for torture he says he suffered
A Syrian American is suing the Syrian government for torture he says he suffered in custody there to raise awareness of the hundreds of thousands of Syrians who still suffer in prisons.
Taiwan makes tough decisions as it faces its worst drought in nearly a century
Taiwan's government must make tough decisions as a serious drought has depleted reservoirs, cut off farmers and limited some of the world's most advanced and water-hungry semiconductor factories.
Solo passenger on commercial flight gets the private jet experience
When Paul Wilkinson arrived at a Portugal airport, he found he was the only passenger headed to Ireland. During the flight he got to chat with the pilot, and the crew addressed him as "King Paul."
Long COVID may be due to the virus sticking around after infection, researchers say
A growing body of evidence points to the idea that the coronavirus can stick around long after an initial infection. Some researchers think that may be a major driver of long COVID.
Inflation eased in March but prices are still climbing too fast for comfort
New consumer prices data for March show that inflation has fallen from a four-decade high last summer, but prices are still climbing faster than the Federal Reserve would like.
Manhattan DA Bragg sues Rep. Jordan over attempts to interfere in Trump case
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Adam Klasfeld, managing editor of Law & Crime, about Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's efforts to stop a Republican investigation into his prosecution of former President Trump.
