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The U.S. vowed its 'most intense day of strikes inside Iran'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon was giving President Trump "maximum options" and that the war will not be "endless," a day after the president gave mixed signals about progress.

Four years in, war in Ukraine grinds on. Is that what Russians want?

Russian planners and Western intelligence predicted the invasion of Ukraine would be quick and decisive. Of course, Kyiv did not fall quickly - and still hasn’t.In the four years since Russia first ...

Why it took 60 years for a Vietnam vet to get the Medal of Honor

Paris Davis' was among the first Black men to lead green berets. His service in Vietnam would earn him the medal of honor, only it took nearly 60 years for him to receive the award.

Four years of war have transformed Russia, but few will speak in public against it

Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine recently crossed the four-year mark. Throughout that time, one of the biggest questions has been: Is this what Russians want?

He was detained for 104 days. A year later, he's still fighting for the right to free speech

The case of Khalil, who was detained last March, sits at the vanguard of a battle of immigrants' due process and civil rights, and the Trump administration's mass detention and deportation policies.

Why Russia is assisting Iran's military

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Nicole Grajewski, professor at Sciences Po and author of Russia and Iran, about Russia's reported support of Iran's military.

Iran war latest: Hegseth says today marks heaviest bombing yet

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Tuesday marks the most intense U.S. bombing yet in the Iran war. The 11 days of fighting have spooked oil markets, and the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed.

In Iran, sending a message outside the country is a dangerous task

Iran's internet and phone calls are still blocked, and trying to reach the outside world comes with real risk.

Short sellers steal the show in HBO's 'Industry' (Planet Money+)

In the HBO drama "Industry," finance is the battlefield. In its latest season, we're introduced to a high-flying British ...

Senate Democrats ramp up pressure campaign for public hearings on war with Iran

Congressional Democrats are demanding transparency in the form of public hearings from Trump administration officials on the timeline and objectives of the war in Iran.

Young Texas Muslims under political pressure find solace in Ramadan and community

Texas Republicans have invoked fear of what they call "sharia law" in rhetoric and legal actions against Islamic groups. For many young Muslims, that's at odds with the welcoming Texas they call home.