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100 years after evolution went on trial, the Scopes case still reverberates
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
One hundred years ago, the small town of Dayton, Tenn., became the unlikely stage for one of the most sensational trials in American history, over the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution.
Iranian-Americans react to U.S. airstrike on Iran
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.
Details emerge about Operation Midnight Hammer
by Andrew Limbong
Dubbed "Operation Midnight Hammer," the American military strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran were complex, with the details closely held.
Iranians react to strikes on country's nuclear facilities
by Jackie Northam
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.
How politicians in the U.S. are reacting to the Iran strikes.
by Andrew Limbong
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.
Iran's leadership considers its next move
by Andrew Limbong
Iran's leadership is considering what to do after yesterday's US airstrike.
Reaction from Israel after U.S. bombing of Iran
by Hadeel Al-Shalchi
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.
What are the possible spillover effects of the US strike on Iran?
by Andrew Limbong
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.
Fifty years after its release, what's the enduring legacy of the film Jaws?
by Bob Mondello
It's been 50 years since Jaws was released in theaters, changing movies forever.
Iranian-American writer Kaveh Akbar reflects on art amid war
by Andrew Limbong
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Iranian-American writer Kaveh Akbar about how he's processing the U.S. strikes again Iran through writing.
A Rorschach test for America? Covering the military parade and a No Kings rally on the same day
by Frank Langfitt
Last weekend's military parade and No Kings rallies could be seen as an example of a DIVIDED America… a moment where our differences were placed in pretty stark relief. But reporting from both places on the same day… you see something different.
New podcast explores the impact of tourism on local communities, including in Antarctica
by Andrew Limbong
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with journalist Tariro Mzezewa about the podcast, Peak Travel, that explores how tourism affects local communities.
Bombing a nuclear site. What are the risks?
by Andrew Limbong
If the U.S. does drop a powerful "bunker buster" bomb on a suspected underground nuclear weapons site in Iran, experts in radiation hazards say there is little risk of widespread contamination.