Trump says he's lifting sanctions on Syria, confusing some allies in Israel
President Trump says he's dropping sanctions against Syria, which led to celebrations in the streets of Damascus. But in Israel, many are wondering where they stand with their neighbor.
Trump Administration Leaves Its Mark On The Federal Judiciary
NPR's David Greene talks with conservative legal scholar Randy Barnett about President Trump's record number of federal judicial nominees, and what that means for the American public.
Morning News Brief
The first witnesses in the public impeachment hearings are announced. Two ex-Twitter employees are charged with spying for Saudi Arabia. Kentucky's governor requests his election race be examined.
9 U.S. Citizens, All Family Members, Died In Mexico Highway Attack
After the members of a Mormon family were shot to death in Sonora, Mexico, this week, a relative of the victims says the rest of the community won't let drug violence drive them from the region.
Giuliani's Name Is Featured Prominently In Impeachment Transcripts
Additional transcripts of testimonies in the House impeachment inquiry highlight the role of President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani, and his interactions with State Department officials.
Democrats Are Celebrating Big Victories In Tuesday's Election
Democrats had a strong election night, claiming victory in the race for governor in Kentucky and taking back control of the Virginia legislature.
Nigerian Film, 'Lionheart,' Disqualified From Oscar Contention
The drama Lionheart is the first film Nigeria has submitted for consideration for an Academy Award. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences disqualified it because it's in English.
Acclaimed Novelist Ernest J. Gaines Dies At 86
Gaines wrote of the struggles of African Americans in rural Louisiana before the civil rights era. He wrote The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, A Gathering of Old Men, and A Lesson Before Dying.
House Impeachment Panels Publish Testimony From Volker And Sondland
The committees conducting the impeachment inquiry released transcripts from two key witnesses: Gordon Sondland, ambassador to the European Union, and Kurt Volker, the former special envoy to Ukraine.
Naltrexone May Help Stop Meth Cravings, Research Indicates
There's no approved medication to help people addicted to methamphetamine. As fatal meth overdoses rise, researchers are struggling to find something that works.
Supreme Court Case Could Reshape A Significant Environmental Law
A dispute over wastewater and coral reefs in Hawaii could have a major impact on the reach of the Clean Water Act. The Supreme Court hears arguments in the case Wednesday.