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Mar 19, 2026
Iran struck Qatar's massive gas facility after Israel targeted Iran's gas field, putting global energy supplies at risk.
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Mar 19, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Nate Swanson, former director for Iran at the National Security Council, about what President Trump understood about Iran before going to war.
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Mar 19, 2026
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a panelist in Sen. Markwayne Mullin's Department of Homeland Security confirmation hearing, discusses the reforms he wants for the agency and shares his views on the Iran war with NPR's Steve Inskeep.
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Mar 19, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., who questioned Sen. Markwayne Mullin, President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
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Mar 19, 2026
Organizers of events named for or honoring Caesar Chavez around the country are now cancelling or re-branding them in light of reports of the farm labor activist's past alleged abuses.
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Mar 19, 2026
Organizers of events named for or honoring Cesar Chavez around the country are now cancelling or re-branding them in light of reports of the farm labor activist's past alleged abuses.
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Mar 19, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with actor Cillian Murphy about his return to the role of gangster Tommy Shelby for the film "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man."
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Mar 19, 2026
As Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi prepares for her first White House visit, President Donald Trump calls for Japan and other allies to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz.
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Mar 19, 2026
Iran has imposed a near-total internet blackout as the war with the U.S. and Israel rages on. Some Iranians are sending voice memos to share a glimpse of what life is like inside the country.
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Mar 19, 2026
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady this week. The central bank says it's too soon to know how the wartime spike in energy prices will affect overall inflation.
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Mar 19, 2026
Immigration agents took DNA samples from observers and protesters they detained during the Minnesota ICE surge, NPR has found, raising questions about how the government uses that personal data.
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Mar 19, 2026
Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin faced a difficult hearing on Wednesday on his nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
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Mar 19, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former DHS official Miles Taylor about the confirmation hearing for Sen. Markwayne Mullin and the lessons he believes the agency's next leader should heed.
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Mar 19, 2026
National security officials told lawmakers that Iran is weaker because of U.S. and Israeli attacks, but Tehran still has a functioning government.
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Mar 18, 2026
A state-imposed internet blackout has obscured the reality of life in Iran as the war rages on. Those fleeing through neighboring countries share a rare glimpse of what life is like in Iran.
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Mar 18, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with journalist and author Scott Anderson about Iran's power structure after the killing of Ali Larijani, the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.
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Mar 18, 2026
Republican Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar of Florida is the daughter of Cuban exiles. NPR's Michel Martin asks her about President Trump's comments about the country.
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Mar 18, 2026
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady as it faces inflationary pressure from the war with Iran — and a weakening labor market.
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Mar 18, 2026
The Federal Reserve's job is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate steady as it faces inflationary pressure from the war with Iran — and a weakening labor market.
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Mar 18, 2026
A massive expansion of immigration detention sites is under way, with multiple warehouse style facilities being built across the country. Many communities are pushing back against these new facilities.
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Mar 18, 2026
A massive expansion of immigration detention sites is under way, with multiple warehouse style facilities being built across the country. Many communities are pushing back against these new facilities.
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Mar 18, 2026
Last year ICE got $45 billion from Congress over four years to expand its detention footprint. Many towns and cities are pushing back.
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Mar 18, 2026
Afghanistan says Pakistan is to blame for a strike on a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul that killed at least 400 people, the deadliest attack since fighting began weeks ago.
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Mar 18, 2026
Afghanistan says Pakistan is to blame for a strike on a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul that killed at least 400 people, the deadliest attack since fighting began weeks ago.
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Mar 18, 2026
Even after airstrikes end, Iran's nuclear threat looms and diplomacy may be too late.
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Mar 18, 2026
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jacqueline Smith of the International Transport Workers' Federation about the roughly 20,000 seafarers stuck in the Strait of Hormuz in the midst of the Iran war.
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Mar 18, 2026
The old-fashioned roadside billboard is hot property these days in San Francisco, with tech startups snapping up ad space to advertise their products and services. But it's often not clear what their ads are selling.
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Mar 18, 2026
From global conflicts to criminal networks, drones are reshaping the nature of war and the balance of power.
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Mar 18, 2026
President Trump said he believes he will have "the honor of taking Cuba." But what does that look like?
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Mar 18, 2026
NPR's Michel Martin asks Eduardo Gamarra of the Latino Public Opinion Forum at Florida International University how Cuban Americans view President Trump's remarks about "taking" Cuba.
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Mar 18, 2026
It's spring break season and many travelers find themselves stranded at airports because of long TSA lines, on top of bad weather at the start of the week.
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Mar 17, 2026
Western countries fear Israel's ground offensive in Lebanon aims to force them to act on disarming Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, increasing tensions and urgency for a diplomatic solution.
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Mar 17, 2026
NPR's A Martinez speaks with historian Sergey Radchenko about how Russia benefits from the U.S. being at war with Iran.
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Mar 17, 2026
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with breast cancer, President Trump said Monday.
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Mar 17, 2026
Spain's Prime Minister called U.S. strikes against Iran "unjustified." When other foreigners in power have used similar language against the U.S. or Israel, they were sanctioned by the Treasury.
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Mar 17, 2026
Spain's Prime Minister called U.S. strikes against Iran "unjustified." When other foreigners in power have used similar language against the U.S. or Israel, they were sanctioned by the Treasury.
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Mar 17, 2026
Asia is feeling the energy shock of the war on Iran. NPR's A Martinez talks to Sam Reynolds of the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.
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Mar 17, 2026
A federal judge has issued a preliminary ruling that puts a hold on the Trump administration's overhaul of vaccine policies, including cuts to the number of recommended vaccines for children.
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Mar 17, 2026
Many people say they use cannabis for their mental health, but researchers find there is little to no evidence that cannabis can be beneficial for any psychiatric condition.
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Mar 17, 2026
As the war in Iran continues, millions of migrant workers in the Gulf are caught up in the ongoing conflict, adding to their already vulnerable existence.
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Mar 17, 2026
These foreign nationals are the silent engines that keep many of the region's cities running, but the war has exposed some of their biggest vulnerabilities.
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Mar 17, 2026
The Kennedy Center board voted Monday to close the complex for renovations. The vote follows President Trump's announcement that he plans to replace the venue's president Richard Grenell {greh-NELL}.
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Mar 16, 2026
As the U.S. war against Iran enters its third week, the Trump administration is attempting to refocus its messaging as broader support for the war falters.
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Mar 16, 2026
Michel Martin speaks to Washington Post columnist David Ignatius, who writes that the U.S. war on Iran, despite any tactical success, leaves the regime in place for the foreseeable future.
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Mar 16, 2026
What is the SAVE America Act and how does it fit into President Trump's larger ambition to control elections? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Georgetown Law professor Steve Vladeck.
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Mar 16, 2026
President Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and FCC Chair Brendan Carr have assailed the media over coverage of the war in Iran. Carr now threatens broadcast license owners with repercussions.
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Mar 16, 2026
"One Battle After Another' took home best picture at the Oscars while Michael B. Jordan won best actor for his role as twins Smoke and Stack in "Sinners." A look at the winners, surprises and snubs.
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Mar 16, 2026
Some wellness influencers think many of us have parasites and need to cleanse them with special supplements. Here's the science behind the claims.
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Mar 16, 2026
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban slams Europe in an election speech on his country's Revolution Day.
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Mar 16, 2026
It's not a great time to be a country that relies on imports of oil and gas as the war with Iran disrupts global energy markets. But countries that have invested in technologies like solar energy, batteries, and electric vehicles are finding themselves less vulnerable to price shocks. Energy experts say renewables and EVs are also energy security solutions.
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Mar 16, 2026
As the war in Iran enters its third week, there's no end in sight. Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route, as Trump urges allies to act and Israel expands its ground operations.
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Mar 16, 2026
NPR's Michel Martin asks Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour how leaders in Tehran are thinking about the war with the U.S. and Israel.
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Mar 16, 2026
Lindy West's book and Hulu series "Shrill" were a hit. Her new memoir "Adult Braces" explores the emotional aftermath of her success and the cross-country road trip that reset her life.
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Mar 13, 2026
Israel has carried out air strikes in central Beirut for the first time since the latest conflict began, displacing hundreds of thousands of people.
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Mar 13, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks CNN's Fred Pleitgen for his takeaways from his recent reporting trip to Iran.
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Mar 13, 2026
Muslims in Rep. Andy Ogles', R-Tenn., district react to his characterization of them and their religion after he said they "don't belong in American society."
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Mar 13, 2026
When Medicaid began sharing personal data with federal immigration authorities last year, it upended decades of explicit promises to patients. Now, even eligible immigrants fear getting the health coverage.
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Mar 13, 2026
Mobile homes have long been zoned out of cities and suburbs. But with updated designs and a housing shortage, they're increasingly being welcomed as more-affordable starter homes.
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Mar 13, 2026
Transportation Security Administration officers have worked without pay since Feb. 14 due to the partial government shutdown. Morning Edition visited three airports to experience the security scene.
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Mar 13, 2026
Liquefied Natural Gas producers in the U.S. are benefiting from export demands fueled by the Iran war.
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Mar 13, 2026
Iranians who fled the country before the war with the U.S. and Israel are now watching it unfold, wondering what will happen when it ends.
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Mar 13, 2026
This NBA season has featured an epidemic of "tanking" -- teams intentionally losing games to try to secure a higher pick in next year's draft. Planet Money considers possible solutions.
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Mar 13, 2026
High oil and gas prices are hitting some New England families hard. The cold winter, followed by the rising cost of home heating oil due to the war in the Middle East, makes it hard to pay the bills.
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Mar 13, 2026
The FBI says it is investigating two unrelated assaults: an attack on a synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, and a shooting in a university classroom in Norfolk, Virginia.
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Mar 13, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with security expert Juliette Kayyem of Harvard's Kennedy School about domestic security in a time of war.
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Mar 13, 2026
The 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, will air Sunday night. Ten films, including "Sinners," "One Battle After Another," and "Hamnet" are up for best picture.
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Mar 13, 2026
For StoryCorps, a mother speaks with a Red Cross volunteer who helped her recover from a fire at her Chicago apartment in 2019.
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Mar 12, 2026
Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Israel continue airstrikes in the country, triggering what's being described as the "largest oil disruption in history."
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Mar 12, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, who says the Trump administration's war plans for Iran are "incoherent and incomplete."
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Mar 12, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Kevin Kiley of California about changing his political party affiliation from Republican to Independent.
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Mar 12, 2026
The Department of Justice has quietly restarted a decades-dormant program to restore gun rights to felons. One name on the list is raising questions about transparency.
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Mar 12, 2026
President Trump made lowering gas prices the centerpiece of his affordability agenda. He now faces the political perils of the war with Iran, as Middle East energy infrastructure is disrupted.
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Mar 12, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with energy analyst John Kilduff about the global release of more than 400 million barrels of oil, and its impact on global energy markets and U.S. gas prices.
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Mar 12, 2026
While cities in blue states like Minnesota and California resist ICE enforcement, some Democrat-led cities in red states, like Austin, Texas, are in a heated debate over how to respond.
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Mar 12, 2026
A Zambian scientist is on a quest to prevent brain drain from Africa so he's established a state-of-the-art drug discovery lab in South Africa.
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Mar 12, 2026
The latest on the Iran war and the growing oil crisis across the Middle East from Dubai, Iraq, Lebanon and Israel.
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Mar 12, 2026
During the State Of The Union address, President Trump urged Congress to block states from granting commercial driver's licenses to "illegal aliens." The thing is, that's already impossible. The White House and its allies claim that would make our roads safer, but critics say DOT has offered no data that foreign-born truckers are more dangerous than other drivers.
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Mar 12, 2026
Friendship Bench DC, an adaptation of Friendship Bench Zimbabwe, trains older volunteers to sit and listen to people who need someone to talk to for free.
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Mar 11, 2026
Without this Education Department oversight, borrowers could "be placed in the wrong loan repayment status, billed for incorrect amounts" and more, the U.S. Government Accountability Office says.
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Mar 11, 2026
Without this Education Department oversight, borrowers could "be placed in the wrong loan repayment status, billed for incorrect amounts" and more, the U.S. Government Accountability Office says.
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Mar 11, 2026
Without this Education Department oversight, borrowers could "be placed in the wrong loan repayment status, billed for incorrect amounts" and more, the U.S. Government Accountability Office says.
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Mar 11, 2026
U.S. strikes on Tehran intensify, Americans' views on Iran war, and Georgia special election heads to runoff.
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Mar 11, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Tuesday would bring the most intense strikes across Iran. And residential buildings are not being spared in Tehran.
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Mar 11, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former national security adviser John Bolton about President Trump's objectives in Iran.
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Mar 11, 2026
A judge ruled that three prosecutors were illegally appointed to run the U.S. attorney's office in New Jersey. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Kim Wehle, constitutional scholar and law professor.
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Mar 11, 2026
Disaster costs fell in the U.S. in 2025. Still, it was the fourth time in five years that extreme weather inflicted more than $100 billion in annual losses. Industry experts say the growing financial toll will make insurers wary of rushing to cut rates.
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Mar 11, 2026
At a military camp in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, a commander tells NPR his armed opposition group is waiting for a chance to go into Iran.
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Mar 11, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Maya Berry of the Arab American Institute about the role of politics in heightened anti-Muslim speech in the U.S.
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Mar 11, 2026
Starting in 2029, the Oscars will be shown exclusively on YouTube. This announcement follows years of scandals and dwindling audiences for Hollywood's premiere awards show. NPR's A Martinez talks to Bill Kramer, the CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.
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Mar 11, 2026
A high school swim team in Texas raised nearly $20,000 to help their beloved school custodian after he spent months in the hospital.
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Mar 10, 2026
Under increasing financial stress, primary care practices across the U.S. are banding together in larger groups to negotiate more lucrative insurance contracts — and keep their clinical independence.
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Mar 10, 2026
President Trump says the U.S. is 'achieving major strides' in Iran but doesn't cite an endpoint.
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Mar 10, 2026
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks political consultant Sarah Longwell about President Trump's focus on Iran.
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Mar 10, 2026
Politicians in North Carolina are hopeful new leadership at the Department of Homeland Security will result in finally getting FEMA recovery funding that's been delayed by Kristi Noem.
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Mar 10, 2026
NPR's Leila Fadel sits down with Iraq's former Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari to talk about the fallout from the US-Israel war against Iran, for Iraq and the region.
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Mar 10, 2026
Cyber warfare is coming out of the shadows in the Iran war, from hacking phone apps to recruiting agents online to embracing AI as a weapon.
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Mar 10, 2026
Towns in eastern Ukraine are putting up netting over sidewalks and roads to stop Russian drones from killing civilians and soldiers.
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Mar 10, 2026
The Trump administration wants to allow deep-sea mining for critical minerals near the American territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Residents are worried about environmental impacts.
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Mar 10, 2026
Scotland, Conn., can be a confusing place to live. The tiny town has six ZIP codes, which makes receiving mail an unwelcome adventure.
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Mar 09, 2026
President Trump's war against Iran carries echoes of the 2003 war in Iraq. NPR's Leila Fadel explores the lessons learned to understand whether regime change stands a chance in neighboring Iran.
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