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Hamas says it's willing to release the five American hostages in Gaza
Hamas, the militant group the U.S. has labeled as terrorists, says it's willing to release the one living American hostage and bodies of four others it's held in Gaza since the 2023 attacks in Israel.
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.
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.
Puerto Rico Rocked By Series Of Powerful Earthquakes
by Luis Trelles
The governor of Puerto Rico has declared a state of emergency after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake left at least one person dead, damaged buildings and knocked out most of the island's power supply.
International Space Station Astronauts Send Cookies Back To Earth
A capsule landed in the Pacific with material from the space station including chocolate chip cookies. They were baked in a zero gravity oven, but astronauts weren't allowed to eat them.
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.