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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with correspondents Greg Myre and Rob Schmitz about how the Iran war is affecting the U.S. alliance with Europe.

Hennepin County officials say these are the first charges filed against a federal immigration agent related to the crackdown that brought thousands of federal officers to the state. The widespread operation led to the shooting deaths of two American citizens.

A community health worker in Uganda stopped getting paid after aid cuts but kept checking in on her patients. Many lost access to contraception. Now she's coaching them through unintended pregnancies.

A new report shows an additional 5,000 to 10,000 college graduates are needed annually to meet NC job demands.

State lawmakers are calling for stronger efforts to investigate fraud and abuse in North Carolina's Medicaid system. A state House committee held a nearly three-hour hearing Thursday on the topic, questioning Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai.

Public schools across North Carolina are seeing enrollment declines, resulting in reductions in state funding. As districts prepare their budgets under these financial constraints, many are making difficult decisions to close schools.

David Andrews, a Democratic precinct chair and former public official, faces allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. He recently retained an attorney to put alleged victims and witnesses on notice in letters demanding that they preserve documents, retract statements, and call on the media to remove news stories about the issue. In at least one case, an alleged victim has flatly refused, saying her statements were “accurate and completely truthful.”

The Guilford County School Board voted to request a nearly $25 million budget increase from the county. They also canceled school for students on May 1, when teachers plan to protest in Raleigh.

After repeated delays, 47-year-old Davy Spencer appeared via videoconference in court on Thursday afternoon. He faces several charges, including second-degree murder in the death of U.S. Marine Daniel Montano.

The drought that began in August continues in North Carolina, where roughly 70% of the state is experiencing severe drought conditions. Raleigh and Statesville are among a handful of cities that are currently enforcing water restrictions.