Morning news brief
Trump issues travel ban on 12 countries and partial restrictions on 7 others, Senate begins work on budget bill to enact Trump agenda, the latest on U.S. talks with Iran over their nuclear program.
Lewis' Memoir Describes Being A Teen Mom In College While Raising A Daughter
In the new book Pregnant Girl, Nicole Lewis shares her experience as a Black teenage mother and college student fighting for opportunities for herself and her child.
Canadian Police Find Culprits Who Stole Wooden Posts
At first police were stumped, but they found the culprits down by the water. A bunch of beavers were to blame. Local news called the event the ultimate Canadian heist.
Biden's Plan To Replace Lead Pipe Would Be A Massive, Expensive Project
Part of President Biden's infrastructure proposal calls for replacing all lead water service lines in the country. The experience of Flint, Mich., shows both the need for that, and the challenge.
News Brief: Gas Hoarding, Israeli-Palestinian Violence, Vulnerable Migrants
Amid panic buying, hacked pipeline is restarted. Israeli airstrikes into Gaza continue as Hamas shows no sign of backing down. Some migrants are being granted humanitarian exceptions.
Knight Commission Task Force Examines Racial Equity In College Sports
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Shanteona Keys of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics about the organization's new report on achieving racial equity in college sports.
It Appears Inflation Is Making A Comeback
The latest data will likely show prices for everything from cereals to cars have risen as shortages of critical materials like lumber force companies to raise prices.
News Brief: Israeli-Palestinian Violence, Vote On Liz Cheney, Inflation Data
Violence between Israelis and Palestinians stoke fears of war. House Republicans will vote on whether to remove Liz Cheney from her leadership post. Economists monitor data for signs of inflation.
Migrant Education Teams Face Challenges To Get Children Back Into Schools
More than 270,000 children participate in migrant education programs across the country. Many of those programs, however, have reported declines in enrollment during the pandemic.
House GOP Vote To Decide The Fate Of Rep. Liz Cheney
House Republicans will meet behind closed doors to vote to remove their No. 3 leader Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney. GOP lawmakers complain her anti-Trump position puts her out of step with the conference.