Morning news brief
President Trump says he hasn't decided whether to strike Iranian nuclear facility, the latest on the Iran-Israel conflict, Social Security benefits face big cuts in 2033 if Congress doesn't act.
U.S. Stock Market Opens; Fears Of Coronavirus Cause Plunge
Oil markets crashed and stocks plunged on Monday as a sudden clash among the world's biggest oil producers gave already rattled investors another reason to worry about the global economy.
GOP Conflict Brews For Months Over Georgia's Special Election
A special election for a U.S. Senate seat in Georgia is turning into a brawl among Republicans that some in the GOP worry could cost the party the seat in November.
It Could Be A Challenge To Stockpile Your Prescription Medicine
As the coronavirus spreads across the U.S., federal health officials recommend people stock up on their prescription medication. Some insurance companies are loosening their refill restrictions.
National Weather Service Predicts Significant Midwest Flooding
Forecasters trying to anticipate spring flooding use special planes to measure ice and snow. The planes fly low and slow with their gamma ray detectors and other equipment across the country.
6 States Will Vote Tuesday For A Democratic Presidential Nominee
Former Vice President Joe Biden is in Missouri, which has a sizable number of black voters in St. Louis. Sen. Bernie Sanders needs to win big if he hopes to slow down Biden's momentum.
100-Year-Old North Carolina Woman's Birthday Wish: Go To Jail
Sheriff's deputies showed up at Ruth Bryant's nursing home, arrested her, handcuffed her to her walker and threw her in the slammer. Bryant had a mug shot taken and was back home in time for cake.
NPR's Podcast 'Invisibilia' Begins A New Season
NPR's Invisibilia podcast brings you a story about a new Facebook effort to build a modern kind of Rosetta Stone, using artificial intelligence.
Australian Family Mistakenly Orders 2,300 Rolls Of Toilet Paper
The online order was supposed to be for 48 rolls of toilet paper. The order instead was for 48 boxes, which is more than 2,000 rolls. The family calculates that is 12 years worth of toilet paper.
News Brief: Coronavirus, Oil Prices Plunge, 6 Democratic Primaries
After delays, testing for the coronavirus ramps up in the U.S. Saudi Arabia cuts oil prices — in part due to coronavirus. And, six states vote Tuesday in the latest Democratic presidential primaries.
Mortgage Rates Fall To Record Lows. Does It Make Sense To Refinance?
Americans are jumping at the chance to save a lot of money by refinancing their home loans — as mortgage rates fall to record lows. Why are rates so low, and when does it pay to refinance?
Genealogy Websites Help To Solve Crimes, Raise Questions About Ethics
An Iowa man has been found guilty of a 40-year-old murder after he was tracked down through a family genealogy website. Many privacy concerns have been raised, and politicians are weighing in.