Jackie Northam
Stories
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Iran enforces a nationwide internet blackout amid escalating anti-government protests
Tehran has imposed a nationwide internet blackout as protests continue to spread across Iran.
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NPR/Ipsos poll shows Americans doubt U.S. role as global moral leader
A new NPR/Ipsos poll released Friday finds Americans still want the U.S. to be a moral leader in the world — but far fewer think it actually is.
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Trump's second term has included a much more muscular foreign policy than his first
President Trump ran as the Peace President, but since taking office has been on a military spree with strikes on Iran, Yemen, Nigeria, Syria and Venezuela -- and threats against others.
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President Trump has threatened Iran as protests widen over a crumbling economy
President Trump is threatening he will take action if Iran kills any people taking part in protests in Tehran and other Iranian cities.
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Protesters take to the streets of Iran as the country's economy collapses
Protests over the economy are sweeping through Iran. The country's currency is plummeting amid concerns Israel will restart its war with Iran, a move President Trump signaled he would approve.
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Trump touts his peace deals - but many are already unraveling
President Trump has been racing to rack up peace deals — but keeping them intact is proving far more difficult.
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Exploring our Planet Through the History of Maps
Physical maps might feel out of date in our smartphone and GPS age but maps aren’t just for navigation. They are windows into history, culture and how we perceive the world. We visit a map library in Maine to see what maps can tells about the planet and ourselves.
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From 400-year-old globes to cosmic shrouds: A Maine library brings maps to life
From 400-year-old globes to cosmic funeral shrouds, how the Osher Map Library in Maine shows people that maps aren't just for navigation — but windows into history, culture, and how we see the world.
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Shooter and victims identified in yesteray's attack on National Guard soldiers in D.C.
The injured National Guard soldiers were identifed as Sarah Beckstrom, age 20, and Andrew Wolfe, 24. The alleged gunman was said to have driven from his home in Washington state.
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How Iranian authorities target businesses dealing with women not covering their heads
Instead of arresting women who shun the hijab head covering, Iran is targeting the cafes where they gather
