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Israel's options as it wages wars on multiple fronts
by Greg Myre
Israel hit hard in its response to Iran's large missile attack. But exactly what kind of options does Israel have at a time when it’s already waging war on multiple fronts?
The queens of March Madness: Notre Dame's Freshman floor general Hannah Hidalgo
As America waits for the kickoff of the Men's and Women's NCAA Tournaments, NPR's providing listeners with mini profiles of talented players leading their teams into the tournamen.
The queens of March Madness: USC's freshman guard Juju Watkins and her USC Trojans
As America waits for the kickoff of the Men's and Women's NCAA Tournaments, NPR's providing listeners with mini profiles of talented players leading their teams into the tournament.
The last few days have been a rollercoaster for Texas' new immigration law
by Jasmine Garsd
The Supreme court allowed the state of Texas to begin enforcing a far reaching immigration law. Then an appeals court blocked it. Wednesday morning, that same court heard arguments about its legality.
About 140 of D.C.'s cherry trees will soon be cut down to adapt to rising sea levels
by Jacob Fenston
Washington, D.C.'s famous cherry blossoms hit peak bloom yesterday. For some 140 of the famous flowering trees, this will be their last season — they'll soon be cut down to adjust to sea-level rise.
Supreme Court allows Texas' controversial immigration law to go into effect
by Julian Aguilar
The U.S. Supreme Court, for now, is allowing Texas to implement its immigration law, known as SB4, that permits local and state police to arrest people suspected of being in the U.S. illegally.
The Philippines' top defense secretary talks about tensions in the South China Sea
by Emily Feng
Amid tensions in the South China Sea, NPR sat down with Philippines' Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro. He has accused China of "gutter talk" and "propaganda" in its territorial claims.
Arizona voters are taking part in what's called the presidential preference election
by Ximena Bustillo
Arizona is holding its presidential primary on Tuesday. The swing state with a big independent voter population will be closely watched this November.
U.S. officers recall the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal in hearing on Capitol Hill
by Tom Bowman
On Capitol Hill, two retired senior officers recalled the withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the advice they gave and the advice that was rejected by the Biden administration.
The unusual manner in which cicadas pee — and why the information is useful
by Ari Daniel
Little insects pee in droplets. But it turns out that cicadas pee in jets — and why and how they do it could help scientists better understand microfluidics and advance all kinds of technologies.