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The unprecedented strikes were in retaliation for an attack that killed top Iranian officers at Iran's embassy compound in Syria — an attack attributed to Israel. The U.S. is assessing developments.

Nominees for several key Cabinet posts in the new administration of President-elect Trump caught officials in Washington off guard and ignited a firestorm of criticism — not all of it from Democrats.

The top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee tells NPR the Trump administration should take part in the process but says Democrats have made cooperation all but impossible.

Also: South Africa's governing party recalls President Zuma; the heads of U.S. intelligence agencies will speak to a Senate panel today; and no, a dog can't run for Kansas governor.

Also: Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) claims President Trump risks triggering a new world war; Israeli and Palestinian women march for peace; and cleaning up on the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Nate.

Also: The EPA promises to speed cleanup of Superfund sites; more fires erupt in northern California; and Catalonia's leader stops short of a call for independence from Spain.

Also: Venezuela's ruling party wins gubernatorial elections; Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) gets a primary opponent; and Thomas the Tank Engine will feature new female characters.

Also: Tip from retired Idaho sheriff led to discovery of missing teen, killing of alleged abductor; one of last Nazi war crimes suspects dies; Elon Musk prepares to reveal his "hyperloop" plans.

Also: Nelson Mandela remains hospitalized in serious but stable condition; Apple has some announcements to make; and was the Tony Awards' opening the best ever?

In entertainment news: Netflix has its day in the sun, receiving nominations for "House of Cards" and its reboot of "Arrested Development."