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Republican Sen. Jim Risch Reacts To U.S. Airstrike That Killed Iranian Gen. Soleimani

4:39pm January 03, 2020

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Republican Sen. Jim Risch of Idaho about his reaction to the U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.

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Hobbies To Consider For The New Year: Cody Gabbard Shares His Passion For Homebrewing

4:39pm January 03, 2020

As 2020 begins, consider taking up a new hobby! Cody Gabbard of Portland, Ore., shares his passion for making beer at home.

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25-Year-Old St. Louis Murder Case Is Headed To Missouri's Highest Court

4:12pm January 03, 2020

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Kim Gardner, circuit attorney for St. Louis, about attempting to retry the murder case of Lamar Johnson after new evidence suggests his wrongful conviction.

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Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine Discusses U.S. Drone Strike That Killed Iranian Commander

4:12pm January 03, 2020

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., following the U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani at the Baghdad airport early Friday morning.

Why The U.S. Waited So Long To Act On Iran Gen. Qassem Soleimani

4:12pm January 03, 2020

by Greg Myre

Iran's Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani was long on the U.S. radar. So why was he allowed to move freely throughout the Middle East for years, and why did President Trump decide to act now?

Iranians hold anti-U.S. banners during a demonstration in the capital, Tehran, following the killing of Qasem Soleimani by a U.S. drone strike.

After A Bold American Gambit Against Iran, 4 Big Questions About What's Next

1:07pm January 03, 2020

by Philip Ewing

President Trump ordered the death of the best-known Iranian paramilitary commander in a move expected to yield shock waves across the world. What will happen now?

Iranian demonstrators hold posters of slain Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani (center) and the country's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a rally Friday in the capital, Tehran. The U.S. strike on the military leader in Baghdad has elicited warnings

How Is The World Reacting To The U.S. Assassination Of Iran's Qassem Soleimani?

12:48pm January 03, 2020

by Colin Dwyer

The prominent general's killing, carried out in an airstrike in Iraq, has elicited a wide range of responses — from vows of revenge to enthusiastic words of support. Here's a look at the fallout.

Qassem Soleimani, pictured at a 2016 rally commemorating the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, commanded Iran's Quds Force and had wide influence in Iran's foreign policy.

Qassem Soleimani's Enduring Legacy Across The Middle East

12:43pm January 03, 2020

by Mark Katkov

The commander of Iran's Quds Force was largely responsible for the expansion of Shiite power and influence in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Gaza.

What The White House Says About U.S. Attack On Iran's Soleimani

11:42am January 03, 2020

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe about what President Trump has said about the targeted killing of an Iranian general.

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GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger Says Soleimani Assassination Was The Right Move

11:41am January 03, 2020

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger about any potential fallout from the U.S. killing of an Iranian general.

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