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What does the assassinations of the head of Hezbollah and others mean for Iran?
by Leila Fadel
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Negar Mortazavi, senior fellow at the Center for International Policy, about Iran’s role in the conflict in Lebanon.
'Christianity Today' Editor-In-Chief On Calling For Trump's Removal
Mark Galli, editor-in-chief of evangelical magazine Christianity Today, talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the magazine's op-ed calling for President Trump to be removed from office.
What's Behind North Korea's 'Christmas Gift' Threat
by Steve Inskeep
North Korea has promised to deliver a "Christmas gift" to the United States before the end of the year.
Analysis: John Bolton On North Korea And Impeachment
by Mara Liasson
We have analysis of former U.S. national security adviser John Bolton's interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep.
Democratic Debate Recap
by Scott Detrow
We look at some of the key moments from Thursday night's Democratic debate.
Republicans Raise Funds On Impeachment
NPR's David Greene speaks with Steven Law, head of the Senate Leadership Fund, about Republican fundraising gains in the wake of impeachment.
Miss America's Talent: Science
Miss Virginia won the Miss America 2020 crown Thursday after impressing the crowd with her talent. She performed the show's first science experiment on stage as the talent portion of the pageant.
Wildfires Rage In Australia
Record temperatures are fueling bushfires in Australia. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with reporter Julia Holman of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Singers Attempt 'Longest Marathon Karaoke By Multiple Participants'
In India, some singers have been going for a world record for the "longest marathon karaoke by multiple participants."
How Droids Hold The 'Star Wars' Universe Together
by Mandalit del Barco
Droids are every bit as important as jedis and princesses in the Star Wars universe.
Man Hits Glass Door During Pizza Hut Robbery
A man in Las Cruces, N.M., hit a Pizza Hut. And while running out he face-planted into a glass door. He left DNA behind.