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Academy Award-winning actress Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89
by Leila Fadel
Smith's seven-decade stage and screen career included many beloved roles, from "Harry Potter" Professor Minerva McGonagall, to Dowager Countess Violet Crawley in "Downton Abbey."
What Does The U.S.-Iran Conflict Mean For The Fight Against ISIS?
NPR's David Greene talks to Brett McGurk, ex-U.S. special envoy for countering ISIS, about the importance of the U.S. remaining in Iraq. He says if the U.S. leaves, there will be serious consequences.
The Waiting Is Over. Iran Retaliates For Killing Of Top General
by Mary Louise Kelly
More than a dozen ballistic missiles targeted two military bases in Iraq that house U.S. and coalition forces. The attack comes less than a week after a U.S. drone strike killed an Iranian commander.
After Missile Attack By Iran, President Trump Tweets: All Is Well
by Ayesha Rascoe
Also in his tweet, Trump says he will have more to say after Iran launched missiles against U.S. military forces in Iraq. The barrage follows the U.S. killing of Iran's top general.
University Of Tehran Professor Gives View From Iranian Capital
NPR speaks with Seyed Mohammad Marandi, a professor at Tehran University in Iran, who says that if the U.S. continues its attacks, Iran will have "no option but to respond to offensive measures."
Iraq Responds To Iran's Missile Attack On 2 Military Bases
by Jane Arraf
The country most affected by the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran is Iraq. Iran has made the latest move — launching missiles against U.S. military and coalition forces at bases in Iraq.
All On Board Are Killed When Ukrainian Jetliner Crashes In Iran
A Ukraine airliner crashed near Tehran's international airport, according to Iran state television, which said all 176 people on board were dead. NPR's David Greene talks to journalist Charles Maynes.
Iran Fires Missiles On Military Bases Housing U.S. Troops In Iraq
by Tom Bowman
Iran launched ballistic missiles against U.S. military and coalition forces in Iraq, targeting at least two military bases. Last week Iran's top general was killed in a U.S. drone strike.
Judge To Rule On Whether Homeless Moms Can Stay In Vacant House
by Molly Solomon
Two homeless mothers in Oakland are fighting to stay in an empty house that they've taken over. They're against speculators who are buying vacant housing amid the Bay Area's growing housing crisis.
Gorilla At San Diego Zoo Recovers From Cataract Surgery
Doctors from the University of California San Diego anesthetized Leslie and replaced the lens in her left eye. Now she's back with her troop in the zoo's gorilla habitat.
Fort Bragg Families Hold It Together While Troops Deploy
by Jay Price
The 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg can deploy at a moment's notice. In response to rising tensions in the Middle East, it did just that. Their families in North Carolina are left behind.
Recent Head Coach Hirings Spotlight NFL's Lack Of Diversity
by Tom Goldman
The hiring of three NFL head coaches, all white, has stirred up talk about the league's lack of diversity in its coaching ranks. Only three of 32 teams have an African American head coach.
Bernie Sanders Criticizes Trump Over Killing Of Iran's Top General
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders about President Trump's actions on Iran and the escalation of tensions, along with the upcoming Iowa Caucuses.