Morning news brief
President Trump announced on Monday that Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire, the U.S. Supreme Court allows third-country deportations temporarily, voting is underway in hotly contested New York City mayoral Democratic primary.
5 Confirmed Cases Of The Coronavirus In The U.S.
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, about the new U.S. cases of coronavirus that originated in China.
Report Revives Democrats' Call For Bolton To Testify In Senate Trial
A New York Times report detailing former national security adviser John Bolton's talks with President Trump about freezing aid to Ukraine is reigniting calls for witnesses in the impeachment trial.
Coronavirus Continues To Spread Outside China
Public health officials are still trying to figure out how the coronavirus is spreading. Human-to-human transmission of the virus has been confirmed in every major Chinese city.
The Sports World Is Coming To Terms With Kobe Bryant's Death
Former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has been called one of the greatest players in the NBA. Bryant, one of his daughters, and several others died Sunday in a helicopter crash
Fans Pay Tribute To NBA Star Kobe Bryant, Who Died Sunday
Basketball fans gathered outside the Staples Center to pay their respects to Kobe Bryant. The former Lakers star died in a helicopter crash. Many said Bryant sparked their love for the NBA.
Several Mortars Hit The U.S. Embassy Compound In Baghdad
The attack threatens to increase the already high tension between the U.S. and Iraq over Iranian-backed militias in the country. Iraq's prime minister condemned the attack.
Match On Dating App Helps Rescue Trapped Camper In Norway
When Lonia Haeger's camper got trapped in ice in northern Norway, she created a Tinder account and got a match. Stian Lauluten came to the rescue with a bulldozer and helped free the camper.
Hopi Tribal Members Face Lack Of Reliable, Affordable Fuel
Many are cheering the closure of a giant coal strip mine in Arizona, but thousands of Native Americans who burn coal for heat are scrambling. Alternative heat sources are scarce and expensive.
Putin Surprises Opponents With Cabinet And Constitutional Changes
Vladimir Putin's plan to change the way Russia is governed has caught his opponents off guard. They know he's trying to hang on to power, but they don't agree on how to stop him.
Code Switch: Cross-Racial Relationships
How does race play a role in close friendships? NPR's Code Switch team and member station WNYC's Death Sex and Money podcast tackle this question.
Fake Skeleton Rides Shotgun In HOV Lane With Arizona Man
The man received a ticket when a trooper noticed the skeleton wearing a camouflage bucket hat and tied upright in the passenger seat with a yellow rope. He was also cited for a window tint violation.