Leila Fadel
Stories
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President Trump talks of striking Venezuela
President Trump appeared to confirm reports that he approved covert CIA operations inside Venezuela.
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Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater find the heartbreak in 'Blue Moon'
Director Richard Linklater and actor Ethan Hawke discuss their new film Blue Moon, which focuses on one fateful night toward the end of lyricist Lorenz Hart's life.
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Shutdown hits day 15 as public feels the strain and Capitol Hill standoff drags on
The government shutdown is on its 15th day, and as the public increasingly begins to feel the effects, it remains unclear which party on Capitol Hill will blink first.
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Morning news brief
Gaza ceasefire under strain amid threats from Israel and Trump, shutdown standoff drags on as public begins to feel the effects, Supreme Court to hear case that could gut Voting Rights Act.
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Remembering D'Angelo: Soulful visionary and pioneer of the neo soul movement
D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer who helped pioneer the neo soul sub genre, died Tuesday at age 51. NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Faith Pennick, who wrote a book about his album "Voodoo."
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Gaza ceasefire tested as Israel and Trump issue warnings to Hamas
Just six days in, the Gaza ceasefire faces some strain as Israel demands Hamas hand over more bodies of hostages and Trump warns of violence if Hamas doesn't disarm itself.
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Gaza aid trickles in as Israel limits deliveries over alleged ceasefire violation
Israel cut the number of Gaza aid delivery trucks, citing an alleged Hamas ceasefire breach. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Jonathan Fowler of the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees.
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M. Night Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks join forces on 'Remain' novel and film
Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan and novelist Nicholas Sparks describe their collaboration to simultaneously craft the new novel and upcoming film Remain as a unique one that's unlikely to be replicated.
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'We see a future': Two women in Gaza reflect on the ceasefire and what comes next
With the skies quiet after two years of war, two women in Gaza talk about grief, survival and what hope looks like in this fragile moment.
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Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire's first phase, but key challenges still lie ahead
Israel and Hamas agreed on the first phase of the ceasefire deal, but what challenges could they encounter next? NPR's Leila Fadel talks to former peace talks negotiator Diana Buttu.