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From Jerusalem, Laurie Neff reports on the national outrage that has erupted in Israel, following an incident in which a Jordanian soldier opened fire on a tour-group of Israeli school girls visiting the Jordan-Israeli border. Seven of the girls were killed, and eight others wounded. Many Israeli politicians are blaming King Hussein for creating the climate that allowed such an attack by publishing the text of a strong letter of criticism he wrote to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

A study in the journal Science finds the volume of fresh water flowing into the Arctic Ocean from rivers in Asia and Europe appears to be rising. The phenomenon could have a transforming impact on currents and global climate by century's end. NPR's Christopher Joyce reports.

At a White House news conference, President Bush pledges to stand fast in Iraq and Afghanistan, and cites progress amid problems in the postwar climate. But he calls Iraq a "dangerous place." A series of deadly bombings in recent days has killed dozens of people in Iraq. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards and NPR's Ted Clark.

Under intense international pressure, Syrian President Bashar Assad has allowed some reforms to loosen the hold of the police state he inherited from his father. But change isn't happening fast enough for the Bush administration and Syrian reformers, who fear a government crackdown if the political climate shifts.

In a small town in Chad, climate change, regional conflicts and rising commodity prices have driven shortages, which have been exacerbated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine many thousands of miles away.

In addition to dangerous smoke and fog, there is now concern that two of the biggest fires threatening cities and towns near Portland, Ore., might combine.

Federal forecasters expect 3 to 6 major hurricanes during the 2020 hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 1. Rising seas and a warmer climate make storms of all sizes more damaging.

Reindeer are thought to face a grim future as climate change threatens lichen, a key winter food source. But on one Alaskan island, reindeer have found a new food source, making scientists hopeful.

Criticizing President Trump, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists sees increased risk in dangers to humanity, from the proliferation of nuclear weapons to climate change.

Transportation secretary nominee Pete Buttigieg made the case for climate action and infrastructure investments at his confirmation hearing. Most senators reacted warmly.