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Russian troops press toward Ukraine's second largest city Kharkiv
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Ukraine says it is struggling to contain a new Russian offensive in a northeastern border region. Its army is short on troops and ammunition. How has Russia gained momentum in this war?
Billions are being spent to keep fentanyl out of the U.S. Is it working?
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Two new studies show fentanyl smuggling has increased dramatically despite efforts to target the cartels and tighten border security.
Morning news brief
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Ukraine struggles to repel a Russian offensive along the northeastern border. President Biden is to announce new tariffs on Chinese imports. Gangs from China and Mexico flood U. S. with fentanyl.
Morning news brief
Monday, May 13, 2024
We hear from one of the Haiti's most powerful gang leaders. Michael Cohen will take the stand in ex-President Trump's New York criminal trial. As it attacks areas in Gaza, Israel marks Memorial Day.
Sen. Bob Menendez from New Jersey goes on trial for corruption charges
Monday, May 13, 2024
In September, Menendez — the powerful Democratic Senator from New Jersey — was indicted on federal corruption charges. It's his second bribery and corruption trial in seven years.
May is expected to be an important month to turn things around in Haiti
Friday, May 10, 2024
The transitional council could begin cementing a new transitional government, and a multi-national force led by Kenya is expected to deploy into the country in the next couple of weeks.
Morning news brief
Friday, May 10, 2024
The U.S. wants people to enter the country legally — or not at all. A pier off Gaza for aid is expected to be installed soon. Haiti is making some progress stabilizing its leadership and security.
U.S. says military pier will increase aid to Gaza. Humanitarian groups have doubts
Friday, May 10, 2024
A pier for the delivery of food and other supplies to Gaza is complete and is expected to be installed off the coast of Gaza in the coming days. Aid groups say there are a lot of unanswered questions.
Netflix tries more live programming with standup specials and Tom Brady roast
Friday, May 10, 2024
While other streamers try live sports, Netflix experiments with a live talk show and comedy specials. What's behind the pivot, and is it working?
Biden says he'll stop sending offensive weapons to Israel if it invades Rafah
Thursday, May 09, 2024
The U.S. will stop shipments of bombs or artillery shells if Israel presses its offensive against Hamas into the crowded city of Rafah in southern Gaza, President Biden said.
Morning news brief
Thursday, May 09, 2024
President Biden would halt weapons shipments if Israel invades Rafah. House Speaker Johnson survives leadership threat. GOP lawmakers grill leaders of three public school districts about antisemitism.
GOP lawmakers turn their attention to antisemitism in K-12 public schools
Thursday, May 09, 2024
During a Senate hearing Wednesday on antisemitism in K-12 schools, superintendents were unapologetic as they faced tough questions about discipline and accountability.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Netanyahu and the planned Rafah invasion
Wednesday, May 08, 2024
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert about Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza.
Cease-fire talks resume in Cairo, while there are more funerals in Rafah
Wednesday, May 08, 2024
As cease-fire negotiators talk, soldiers and militants keep fighting. Israeli warplanes pound Gaza's southernmost city Rafah, where some 1.4 million Palestinians have sought refuge.
Stormy Daniels to continue testifying at Trump N.Y. trial when it resumes Thursday
Wednesday, May 08, 2024
The adult film actress testified Tuesday in Donald Trump's criminal trial, with details about an alleged sexual encounter that prompted the ex-president's lawyers to ask for a mistrial. It was denied.
Morning news brief
Wednesday, May 08, 2024
Humanitarian groups warn of a potential catastrophe in Rafah. Stormy Daniels begins testifying in Donald Trump's N.Y. criminal trial. TikTok challenges U.S. ban in court, calling it unconstitutional.
TikTok and its parent company challenge a U.S. ban in court
Wednesday, May 08, 2024
TikTok is taking the Biden administration to court over the new law that would force a sale of the social media giant.
The 2nd week of testimony is about to begin in Trump's N.Y. hush money trial
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Prosecutors say former President Donald Trump conspired to alter the outcome of the 2016 election by paying hush money to bury negative stories, and then covered it up by falsifying business records.
ICC may issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials over the war in Gaza, reports say
Monday, April 29, 2024
International and Israeli media report that the International Criminal Court is considering arrest warrants against leaders of Israel and Hamas, while cease-fire and hostage release talks continue.
Spain's prime minister is expected to announce whether he might step down
Monday, April 29, 2024
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez published a letter last week saying he was considering stepping down. Sanchez said he would take the next five days to make a decision — and that decision is due Monday.