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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?
Idaho's extensive abortion ban is impacting neighboring Washington
by Katia Riddle
Idaho's near-total abortion ban is one of the most austere in the country. It's already having a ripple effect in neighboring Washington state. Some Idaho lawmakers are trying to push it even further.
'This Very Tree' looks at how one tree survived 9/11 — and shows kids resilience
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with author Sean Rubin. His central character is a tree that was planted at the Twin Towers in the 1970s and stands tall in New York City's Freedom Plaza once again.
At the University of Maryland, there's a new program changing the game for athletes
by Michel Martin
Tennis player Minorka Miranda talks about how her school's new marketplace platform helps student athletes profit off of their name, image and likeness.
Nigeria is banning foreign actors and models from its ads as of Oct. 1
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Tolulope Kolade, founder of voiceover talent firm CodedVoiceovers, about Nigeria's decision to ban foreign talent in advertisements beginning next month.
What can we learn about royal leadership from Queen Elizabeth
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Arianne Chernock, an authority on British and European history, about Queen Elizabeth II's leadership style and the future of the monarchy.
What they're saying in Russia about Ukraine's advances
by Charles Maynes
Amid a Ukrainian counteroffensive, Russian forces withdrew from several key cities in the northeast. But things are being framed differently in Moscow.
Yes, you can make a quick and simple vegan meal. This chef shows you how
by Michel Martin
Danny Bowien shares simple, tasty recipes from his new cookbook, "Mission Vegan: Wildly Delicious Food for Everyone."
Making friends is easy when you're young, but it can be harder as you age
NPR's Life Kit talks with psychologist Marisa Franco for tips on building friendships as an adult. Her new book is Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make — and Keep — Friends.
Oliver Sim of 'The xx' is telling his own story with his first solo album
by Michel Martin
Sim has been a member of the band since he was 15. Now he's making his solo debut with "Hideous Bastard."
Although the killing of journalists is rare in the U.S., threats of doing so are not
by Michel Martin
Following the murder of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with media critic Margaret Sullivan about threats to journalists and journalism.
How Biden's judicial record could affect the country's courts
by Michel Martin
President Biden has appointed a record number of federal judges. NPR's Michel Martin asks former federal prosecutor and legal expert David Lat how those efforts could shape the courts for generations.