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NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has just released some of its first images. Its powerful new telescope will be able to quickly spot previously unseen astronomical objects.
Federal judge says Abrego Garcia can be released on bail. That doesn't mean he will be
A federal judge in Tennessee ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia can be released on bail while he awaits trial on human smuggling charges. But ICE has indicated it may arrest him if he leaves prison.
Satellites show damage to Iran's nuclear program, but experts say it's not destroyed
Satellite imagery shows trucks at two key sites the day before the American strikes, suggesting uranium could have been moved.
Trump administration defends Iranian strikes as some lawmakers question its legality
After the U.S. took military action against three nuclear sites in Iran, reaction across the political spectrum was swift with many Democrats decrying the president's "unilateral" strikes.
As Israel recovers the bodies of three more hostages, how many are still in Gaza?
Israel said Sunday that it has recovered the bodies of three more hostages taken in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack that ignited the ongoing 20-month war in the Gaza Strip.
U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites show no sign of widespread environmental impact
So far, any chemical and radioactive contamination seems confined to the nuclear sites hit by U.S. bombs
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In the U.S., reaction from Iranian-Americans to Saturday's bombings in Iran is a mix of fear and concern. We speak with people in Los Angeles, which has a large population of Iranian-Americans.
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Many Iranians are confused and experiencing mixed emotions right now – some hoping the US strikes will bring an end to the hardline regime, others worry it'll start a broader war.
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Dubbed "Operation Midnight Hammer," the American military strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran were complex, with the details closely held.
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The Trump administration is doing a victory lap after a surprise attack on three Iranian nuclear sites Saturday. The White House is also facing pushback from some lawmakers.
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Iran's leadership is considering what to do after yesterday's US airstrike.
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Hadeel Al-Shalchi speaks with Israelis on the morning after the U.S. bombing of Iran; one man said his ruined home was the price for destroying Iran's nuclear program.
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NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with journalist Robin Wright, who's written extensively on Iranian politics, about what the U.S. strike on Iran could mean for both countries.
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It's been 50 years since Jaws was released in theaters, changing movies forever.
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NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Iranian-American writer Kaveh Akbar about how he's processing the U.S. strikes again Iran through writing.
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Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the American operation an "outrageous, grave and unprecedented violation" of the United Nations Charter and international law. -
As the world reacted to news of U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, international officials largely responded with alarm and calls for restraint. -
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Marina Diamandis, who performs as MARINA, about her new album "Princess of Power."
