Morning news brief
Two Israeli Embassy aides were killed in a shooting in Washington, D.C., the Israeli military will move to take full control of Gaza, Republicans are split over tax and border security package.
An Illinois Man Waits 80 Years To Graduate From College
Bill Gossett, 97, left college to serve in WWII. He didn't go back until his 90s. In 2020 he finished an Associate of Arts degree, but had to wait a year for the ceremony because of the pandemic.
Seattle Names Newest Street Sweeper 'OK Broomer'
The punny choice was tops in the naming contest run by the Seattle Department of Transportation. The name was suggested by an 11-year-old resident. The submission got over 1,500 votes on Twitter.
Head Of Cybersecurity Firm That Detected USAID Hack Explains What Happened
A group linked to Russian intelligence got into an email account used by USAID. Rachel Martin talks to Steven Adair, who runs the cybersecurity firm that detected the attack.
What You Need To Know About Biden's Budget
Biden plans to unveil a budget Friday showing a huge expansion of spending. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Maya MacGuineas of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget about what we know.
Months After Texas Blackouts, Critics Say Lawmakers Aren't Doing Enough
After February's deadly blackout, Texas lawmakers are taking steps to protect energy infrastructure from a cold freeze. But critics say they're not going far enough to prevent another disaster.
Chadwick Boseman's Name Is Cemented With Howard University's College Of Fine Arts
Howard University honors one of its alumni, Chadwick Boseman, by naming the newly reestablished College of Fine Arts after him.
Marcia Fudge Picked To Head U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness
The agency's focus will be different from the Trump administration, which fired the head of the interagency council on homelessness and replaced him with an advocate for a more punitive approach.
Senate Republicans, White House Move Closer To Infrastructure Deal
The White House says a new counteroffer from Senate Republicans on funding for roads and bridges is encouraging, but there are still a lot of hurdles to overcome before reaching a deal.
An NYC Hotel Will Give Discounts To Anyone Named James
If James is your first or last name and you want to spend some time in New York City, consider booking your stay at the James Hotel.