Morning news brief
Officials still to provide evidence on the damage to Iran's nuclear facilities, Supreme Court meets to decide 6 remaining cases, including birthright citizenship, U.S. to fund Gaza food plan mired in chaos and killings.
Overlooked Political Stories Of 2019
President Trump's impeachment and the Mueller investigation were the top news stories in 2019. We go over other stories from 2019 that deserve a second look.
Fees Could Go Up For Historical Family Records
Access to some genealogical records kept by the U.S. government may get a lot more expensive to obtain. Genealogist Renee Carl talks with NPR's David Greene.
Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Impeachment
NPR's Noel King asks University of Baltimore law professor Kim Wehle if impeachment is an effective check on power if a president is not removed from office.
Netanyahu Faces Primary Challenge
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting for his political life heading to elections in March. But first he has to pass Thursday's hurdle: a party primary.
The Reasons For A Space Force
David Greene speaks with Col. Terry Virts, a former commander of the International Space Station, about the rationale for creating a sixth branch of the U.S. armed services called the Space Force.
Tesla Owner Implants Chip In Hand To Unlock Car
Ben Workman of Utah will never lose his keys again. He implanted a chip inside his hand that allows him to unlock his Tesla with just a wave.
Too Much Ice In Anchorage
Winter in Anchorage, Alaska, is defined by snow, but as the climate warms, recent winters have seen more ice. It's a trend that's led to safety concerns and new measures to cope.
Bus Driver Helps Reunite Lost Dogs With Owners
In Milwaukee, bus driver Jamie Grabowski found two lost dogs and took them onto her bus.
California Faces Crisis Of Homelessness
The federal government says homelessness has been rising for three years, and it's mostly because of California. NPR's Noel King talks to Erika Smith of the Los Angeles Times.
Meet The Group That Hikes Up A Mountain To Set Off Fireworks
A beloved New Year's Eve tradition in Colorado is watching fireworks shot off the top of Pikes Peak, one of the state's highest mountains.
News Brief: Homeless Crisis In LA, Netanyahu Primary Challenge, Zambia
Homelessness has reached crisis levels in Los Angeles. Also, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a primary challenge and the State Department recalled the U.S. ambassador to Zambia.