Steve Inskeep

News outlets report that the White House approved airstrikes on Iran in response to the downing of a U.S. drone, but that the strikes were called off while the aircraft were on their way to attack.

President Trump reportedly backs off on airstrikes against Iran. As the dispute escalates, how are Iranians reacting? And Alabama Republican Roy Moore is making a second run for the U.S. Senate.

In an interview with NPR, Majid Takht Ravanchi also denied responsibility for the attack on two tankers last week and steadfastly maintained that Iran is not interested in war.

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Majid Takht Ravanchi, talks with NPR about Iran's contention that it shot down a U.S. drone in Iranian airspace.

Facebook says that by next year people on apps like Whatsapp and Messenger will be able to basically text payments. This news comes as regulators are asking if the tech giant is already too powerful.

The U.S. blames Iran for the attack on 2 oil tankers in the Gulf Of Oman. Protests in Hong Kong continue over extradition bill. A massive power outage rolled across Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.

Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke told NPR's Steve Inskeep that "we're going to have to free ourselves from the dependence we have on fossil fuels and that means a greater investment in solar and wind."

President Trump says he might accept dirt on a political rival if offered from another country. Plaintiffs ask Supreme Court to delay ruling on census citizenship question. Ebola spreads to Uganda.

What do people in China think of America? And how do Americans describe China? For answers, we interview people on the street in China and in Baltimore, Md.

The Justice Department agrees to provide some report material to a House panel. Opioid maker Insys Therapeutics files for bankruptcy protection. The number of people fleeing Venezuela tops 4 million.

A visit to Huawei in China offers an inside-look at the tech giant's operations, and a look at how concerns are handled about alleged back doors in the technology posing a risk to other countries.

Andy Purdy once was a top cybersecurity official for the U.S. government. He works now for the Chinese tech giant Huawei — heading their cybersecurity team in the U.S.

Questions are raised about whether the U.S.-Mexico tariff deal is really new. Mexico commits to hardening its border with Guatemala. And, Hong Kong protesters target China extradition bill.

Maryland state delegate Lily Qi shares her path to becoming a first-generation Chinese-American lawmaker. Qi is from Shanghai.

In a special series, Morning Edition discovers the experiences of people affected by the deepening tensions between the world's two largest economies.

President Trump met with British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday, the second day of his visit to the UK. Also, London Mayor Sadiq Khan talks about his criticisms of President Trump.

President Trump meets Britain's prime minster. A House panel examines if tech companies are using anti-competitive practices. How does the Democratic caucus break down on the issue of impeachment?

The new film Framing John DeLorean explores the life and career of the controversial automaker. Baldwin believes DeLorean was a "tragic figure" and wonders about "what might have been."

Some people have a foot in the U.S. and China. We visit Duke University's satellite campus in China. The vice chancellor, an American, allows debate — knowing the Communist Party is active on campus.

The president threatens Mexico with new tariffs as pressure to crack down on migration. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López says the foreign minister will go to Washington to help resolve the issue.