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In Washington, I'm Nora Ram Houthi. Rebels in Yemen who are backed by Iran launched a missile towards Israel today, their first such strike since the war in Iran began one month ago. The Israeli military says it intercepted the missile. In Washington, the House Armed Services Committee held a closed door briefing on the war this week. Congressman Adam Smith is the ranking Democrat on that panel. He says he doesn't think President Trump will be able to achieve his goals in Iran, including ending Iran's ballistic missile program.
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We do not have the military capacity to completely eliminate Iran's ballistic missiles. These targets are harder than they look. Yes, we can significantly degrade it. Is it a third? Is it a half? Is it 75%? Even the most wildly optimistic supporters of this war acknowledge that maybe 75% is achievable. And if they've got 25%, we're not even talking about drones yet, okay? It's much harder to eliminate drones. Iran will still have the capacity to attack us.
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He spoke to NPR's Weekend Edition. Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones at an air base in Saudi Arabia. NPR's Jane Arraff reports. Twelve U.S. service members were wounded in the attack, five of them seriously.
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Iran fired multiple missiles and dozens of drones in the attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base in what appeared to be a significant breach of US Air defenses, according to military experts. Reuters quoted unidentified US Officials as saying in addition to injuries, several US Refueling tankers were damaged in the attack. Iran released Chinese satellite photos of what appeared to be burning aircraft at the base. It said two of the tankers, which refuel fighter jets in the air, were destroyed and others damaged. Iran launched the attack after Israeli strikes on the country's biggest steel plants. Jane Araf, NPR News. Aman.
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Demonstrations against President Trump are expected in cities and towns across the country today. Organizers expect more than 3,000 rallies nationwide. Bruce Konweiser reports.
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In New York, at least eight demonstrations are expected across the city's five boroughs. Organizers and protesters are alarmed by what they say is President Trump's attempt to establish authoritarian rule. Critics say Trump's attempt to eliminate vote by mail would disenfranchise countless voters. And they say his failure to get congressional approval for his war in Iran violates the Constitution. This will be the third no Kings demonstration since President Trump returned to office in January 2025. Organizers say more than 300,000 turned out for the last no Kings rally in New York back in October, and they expect more this time. Last fall, organizers estimate more than 7 million took to the streets nationwide. For NPR News, I'm Bruce Konfeiser in New York.
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You're listening to NPR News. In Washington. The partial government shutdown continues. The Senate passed a bill that would restore money to the Department of Homeland Security, but not to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Democrats say they won't restore its budget without restrictions on how ICE agents enforce immigration laws. But the House rejected that version, and Congress is now on a two week break. Yuma County, Arizona, has prided itself as the place labor icon Cesar Chavez was born and died. But now sexual abuse allegations tied to Chavez have caused a debate over whether a local school should still bear his name. Cisco Stargazer from member station KAWC reports.
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In San Luis, the Gadsden school district is considering renaming two Chavez facilities, but some community members are pushing back. At a public hearing, Ana Maria Guillen said, y los hos hablan masque las palabras. Actions speak louder than words. You could even say he gave his life for us, but Luisa Arreola disagrees. What are we telling our girls, people who have been abused? The district governing board said it may take action at a later date. But for San Luis, Chavez's legacy is deeply personal and now deeply contested. For NPR News, I'm Cisco Stargazer in San Luis, Arizona.
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The Swiss food giant Nestle said today it's investigating a chocolate heist. It says someone made off with a truck full of kit kat bars, 12 tons, more than 413,000 of them. The truck had set off with its cargo from Italy, but never made it to Poland. Kit Kat issued its own statement saying the criminals have exceptional taste. I'm Nora Ramm, NPR News.
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This NPR News Now episode delivers a rapid-fire overview of major national and international news events as of March 28, 2026. Hosted by Nora Ram Houthi, the episode covers rising Middle East tensions, anti-Trump protests in the U.S., a lingering government shutdown, debates over Cesar Chavez’s legacy, and an unusual chocolate heist in Europe.
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Rep. Adam Smith on Iran’s missile capacity:
"These targets are harder than they look… Even the most wildly optimistic supporters of this war acknowledge that maybe 75% is achievable." (01:08)
Community voices on the Chavez legacy:
"Actions speak louder than words. You could even say he gave his life for us..." – Ana Maria Guillen (04:22)
"What are we telling our girls, people who have been abused?" – Luisa Arreola (04:30)
Kit Kat’s statement on theft:
"The criminals have exceptional taste." (04:59)
This concise NPR News Now episode captures the unruly global landscape— from escalating conflict in the Middle East and critical domestic debates over democracy and legacy, to lighter moments of international confectionary intrigue. The mix of urgent news, public voices, and even humor provides a clear snapshot for anyone seeking to stay informed on March 28, 2026.