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Who was Ayatollah Ali Khameini, the Iranian Supreme Leader killed in strikes?
Published: March 1, 2026 13:08
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed. He was 86 years old. Khamenei was unwavering in his steadfast antipathy to the U.S. and Israel.
U.N. Secretary-General condemns the U.S.-Israeli strikes and Iran's retaliation
Published: March 1, 2026 13:08
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, and its retaliation, could lead the Middle East into a wider war.
Rep. Jim Himes, member on the House Intelligence Committee, discusses U.S. strikes
Published: March 1, 2026 13:08
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., about Congressional authorization for the U.S. strikes on Iran.
3 American servicemembers killed, 5 wounded in the U.S.'s military campaign in Iran
Published: March 1, 2026 13:08
U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran enter a second day as President Trump warned of increased intensity if Iran retaliates.
The internet is flooded with videos of strikes by the U.S., Israel and Iran
Published: March 1, 2026 13:08
Social media platforms are awash with videos and images of the strikes on Iran. What they do and don't show.
Unlike in the past, the U.S. has just one partner in its bombing of Iran: Israel
Published: March 1, 2026 13:08
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Shashank Joshi, defense editor at The Economist, about the U.S. decision to carry out military strikes on Iran without its traditional European allies.
How Iran can use its vast oil reserves as a weapon in retaliation against the U.S.
Published: March 1, 2026 13:08
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, CEO of the Bourse & Bazaar Foundation, about the sorts of tactics Iran can deploy in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes.
Paramount outbids Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $111 billion
Published: March 1, 2026 13:08
Paramount has outbid Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, a major shake-up that has many in the film industry worried.
Countries across the Middle East respond to the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader
Published: March 1, 2026 13:07
The Middle East reacts to the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
What's next for Iran after U.S. and Israeli strikes?
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/01/nx-s1-5728957/whats-next-for-iran-after-u-s-and-israeli-strikes
Published: March 1, 2026 13:07
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Ray Takeyh, senior fellow for Middle East studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, about possible outcomes now that the U.S. and Israel have attacked Iran.
Business owners are wondering if they'll get their money back after tariff ruling
Published: February 22, 2026 13:09
We reached out to business owners who paid those Trump tariffs that have been struck down by the Supreme Court as unconstitutional. The question on their minds: will they get their money back? How will they get their money back?
Looking back at Team U.S.A's performance on the final day of the Winter Olympics
Published: February 22, 2026 13:09
The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics wrap up today with key events like men's ice hockey and women's gold medal curling.
Behind the years-long team effort operate drones at the Olympics
Published: February 22, 2026 13:09
Drones capture the dramatic turns of skiers and bobsleds on the ice at the Winter Olympics, but have they become a distraction?
Remembering civil rights icon Joanne Bland
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/22/nx-s1-4276957/remembering-civil-rights-icon-joanne-bland
Published: February 22, 2026 13:09
In a series of profiles of members of the civil rights generation, we visit JoAnne Bland in Selma, Ala. Bland marched for voting rights on "Bloody Sunday" in 1965 when she was just 11.
Families call for increasing access to early diagnoses and interventions for autism
Published: February 22, 2026 13:08
Families and autism experts say that the federal government could do a lot more to support autistic children by increasing access to early diagnosis and intervention.
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense discusses U.S. actions against Iran
Published: February 22, 2026 13:08
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Mick Mulroy about possible American military action against Iran.
A new project excavates U.S. history with weekly essays on presidents and first ladies
Published: February 22, 2026 13:08
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Colleen Shogan, former Archivist of the U.S., about an initiative to "debrief America" in its 250th year with essays by prominent Americans, starting with George W. Bush.
Iranians mark a day of mourning as the U.S. ramps up uts military presence
Published: February 22, 2026 13:08
As the U.S. beefs up its military presence in the Middle East, Iranians mark the 40th day of mourning for loved ones killed during the January protests.
Politics chat: Trump says he'll raise tariffs despite Supreme Court ruling
Published: February 22, 2026 13:08
President Trump says he will raise global tariffs by 15% days after the Supreme Court ruled he doesn't have the emergency power to raise tariffs. And the world waits to see if Trump will strike Iran.
Emmy-winning writer Paula Pell discusses the new Peacock show 'The Burbs'
Published: February 22, 2026 13:08
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to actress and comedy writer Paula Pell about her role in the new show, "The 'Burbs."
Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump discusses his debut novel
Published: February 15, 2026 13:46
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump about his debut novel, "Worse Than A Lie."
Skeleton sled racing is drawing the internet's attention. Could the U.S. win a medal?
Published: February 15, 2026 13:45
Ukrainian skeleton sled racing athlete Vladyslav Herskevych drew attention to his sport after being disqualified for wearing a controversial helmet at the Winter Olympics.
Immigration enforcement will remain largely uninterrupted by the government shutdown
Published: February 15, 2026 13:45
Immigration enforcement will continue through a Department of Homeland Security shutdown thanks to a separate pool of funding.
As white nationalist slogans, images, and memes become normalized, can we go back?
Published: February 15, 2026 13:45
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Heidi Beirich, co-founder of the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism about the prevalence of racism in modern political discourse.
U.K.'s fish and chips shops are adding a growing favorite to the menu — fried chicken
Published: February 15, 2026 13:45
Fried chicken is taking over the U.K. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to British fish and chip shop owner, David Miller, about the country's changing tastes.
The Nude Party band members discuss their fourth record 'Look Who's Back'
Published: February 15, 2026 13:45
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with lead vocalist/guitarist/harmonica player Patton Magee and pianist/vocalist Don Merrill of The Nude Party about the band's fourth record, "Look Who's Back."
Psychologists say feeling valued is a core human need. Here's how to meet it
Published: February 15, 2026 13:45
Psychologists say that after the need for food and shelter, humans want to feel valued. But that need usually goes unmet.
Politics chat: Government shuts down over DHS funding, Trump gets pushback from GOP
Published: February 15, 2026 13:07
President Trump seems to lose some of his grip on his base as the Department Of Homeland Security shuts down amidst resistance to changes to immigration enforcement.
Amidst ongoing war, Ukrainian grandmothers are finding joy in cheerleading
Published: February 15, 2026 13:05
Struggling with stress and depression after years of war in Ukraine, a group of friends in their fifties and sixties throw themselves into competitive cheerleading.
U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz, two gold medals down, chases making more history
Published: February 15, 2026 13:05
Wisconsin speedskating phenom Jordan Stolz continues his quest to medal in all four of his Olympic events. He's one of a streak of Olympic-record setting speedskating performances in these Games.
Lindsey Vonn crashes in Olympic downhill race; Breezy Johnson brings home gold
Published: February 8, 2026 13:58
Lindsey Vonn was in an explosive crash near the top of the downhill course in Cortina. Breezy Johnson's downhill gold is America's first medal of 2026 Winter Olympics.
Zelenskyy says the U.S. is gearing up to do business with Russia as strikes continue
Published: February 8, 2026 13:34
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. is planning to do business with Russia just as President Trump is pushing the two countries to reach a peace deal.
Many American cities are digging themselves out of the snow. Where does it all go?
Published: February 8, 2026 13:33
Many cities have been digging themselves out of the snow. But where does all of it go?
Even as his Davos speech brought worldwide acclaim, Canadian PM struggles at home
Published: February 8, 2026 13:33
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney garnered international acclaim for his admired Davos speech, but at home rising prices and a slim parliamentary majority are hurdles.
Historian and law professor discusses the state of federalism in the U.S. under Trump
Published: February 8, 2026 13:33
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Alison LaCroix, a professor and historian at the University of Chicago Law School, about the state of federalism in the U.S. under President Trump.
What you should know about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show
Published: February 8, 2026 13:33
Will the Puerto Rican superstar bring out any special guests? Will there be controversy? Here's what you should know about what could be the most significant concert of the year.
Stephen Grosz discusses his book 'Love's Labor: How We Break and Make the Bonds of Love'
Published: February 8, 2026 13:33
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with psychoanalyst Stephen Grosz about his new book, "Love's Labor: How We Break and Make the Bonds of Love."
Developers are converting empty office buildings to keep up with demand for housing
Published: February 8, 2026 13:33
Many U.S. cities have too many office buildings and not enough homes. Developers are now converting some old offices into apartments and condos, but it's going slowly.
The model railroad world feels a pinch from global trade uncertainty
Published: February 8, 2026 12:58
Model railroaders convene each year to celebrate their hobby. But this year they're wondering about the impact of tariffs on the foreign companies that make a lot of the products they collect.
Immigration enforcement emerges as the major issue in the Texas U.S. Senate race
Published: February 8, 2026 12:58
Texas' U.S. Senate is grappling with how immigration enforcement should look like ahead of its primary elections.
A second major winter storm bringing rare, heavy snowfall to the Southeast U.S.
Published: February 1, 2026 13:06
A winter storm is hitting North Carolina. Charlotte has seen heavy snowfall so far, with more to come, and a bomb cyclone threatens the eastern part of the state.
Schools in China are making AI part of the curriculum
Published: February 1, 2026 13:06
While debate rages in the U.S. about the merits and risks of AI in schools, it a state-mandated part of the curriculum in China, as the authorities try to create a pool of AI-savvy professionals.
Alex Plechash, chair of Minnesota's Republican Party, on federal agents in the state
Published: February 1, 2026 13:06
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Alex Plechash, chair of the Minnesota GOP, about the federal presence in his state.
Gene therapies are out of reach for many who need them to beat diseases
Published: February 1, 2026 13:06
Gene therapy drugs have the potential to cure some diseases, but some have a price tag of over a million dollars. Who gets access to them and who doesn't?
Why Florida has moved to freeze H-1B work visas at state public universities
Published: February 1, 2026 13:05
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Professor Talat Rahman about Florida's move to freeze H-1B work visas at state public universities.
Would you give up a freshly-dug parking space? The ethics of spot-saving in the winter
Published: February 1, 2026 13:05
Your car was buried under the snow, you spent hours digging it out: Are you now going to give up your parking spot without a fight? Not in Baltimore you won't.
AI, health insurance stocks drove a bumpy week for markets
Published: February 1, 2026 13:05
Tariffs, gold and the AI bubble are just some of the reasons January was a bumpy ride for markets.
A Vancouver museum shows failure is worth celebrating
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/01/nx-s1-5691590/a-vancouver-museum-shows-failure-is-worth-celebrating
Published: February 1, 2026 13:05
At Vancouver's Museum of Personal Failure, artifacts celebrate a range of life's shortcomings. Some contributors say taking part in the project has been cathartic.
What to watch for at the 2026 Grammy Awards
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/01/nx-s1-5692944/what-to-watch-for-at-the-2026-grammy-awards
Published: February 1, 2026 13:05
From Lady Gaga to Kendrick Lamar, we hear about the nominees for this year's Grammy awards.
For Jews in Minnesota, the festival of Tu Bishvat takes on a new meaning this year
Published: February 1, 2026 13:05
Rabbis in Minneapolis reflect on the agricultural holiday of Tu Bishvat and what it means for the city after the killings by ICE agents.
The latest in the shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent in Minnesota
Published: January 25, 2026 13:15
Tensions in Minneapolis have increased after the death of Alex Pretti. Local law enforcement say federal officers are keeping them from investigating his shooting by a Border Patrol agent.
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith on the immigration crackdown and shooting of Alex Pretti
Published: January 25, 2026 13:15
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Minnesota Senator Tina Smith about yesterday's fatal shooting in Minneapolis by a Border Patrol agent and the continued immigration crackdown in the city.
Winter storm pummels Nashville, takes out power
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/25/nx-s1-5686721/winter-storm-pummels-nashville-takes-out-power
Published: January 25, 2026 13:15
Nashville is one of the cities hard hit by the winter storm that's been pummeling the South this weekend and is heading to New England.
Mayor of Tupelo, Miss. discusses how the winter storm has affected his city
Published: January 25, 2026 13:15
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Todd Jordan, mayor of Tupelo, Miss., about how the massive winter storm has affected his city and region.
Why the latest iPhone update is leaving ordinary users and tech experts grumbling
Published: January 25, 2026 13:15
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to digital writer Patrick Holland about why some iPhone users dislike the latest iOS update.
National Park Service dismantles slavery exhibit in Philadelphia
Published: January 25, 2026 13:15
The National Park Service has removed exhibits depicting slavery and George Washington's treatment of enslaved people at the President's House in Philadelphia.
Videos of cows using tools are drawing attention back to a cult-favorite cow comic
Published: January 25, 2026 13:15
A recent study that shows how cows can use tools recalls the controversial 1982 cartoon from "The Far Side" comic strip called "Cow Tools."
Internal DHS memo says ICE agents can enter homes without a judicial warrant
Published: January 25, 2026 13:15
An internal DHS memo said ICE agents can enter people's homes without a judicial warrant. This contradicts decades of legal precedent.
At Davos, Trump calls for laws to make housing and credit cards more affordable
Published: January 25, 2026 13:15
At Davos, President Trump called on Congress to pass two laws to help with housing affordability: a ban on large investors buying up houses, and a 10% cap on credit card interest rates.
What's next for U.S.-Canada relations after Mark Carney's pointed speech at Davos?
Published: January 25, 2026 13:15
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Canadian political journalist Paul Wells about the path ahead for Canada as its interests diverge from those of its neighbor and key trading partner, the U.S..