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Morning news brief
Protesters at Columbia University have begun occupying a campus building. Four law enforcement officers were killed while serving a warrant in North Carolina. Ukraine desperately needs more soldiers.
News Brief: Britain No Confidence Vote, Government Shutdown Threat, Cohen Sentencing
British Prime Minister Theresa May faces a vote of no confidence. President Trump threatens a shutdown if he doesn't get the budget for a border wall. And Michael Flynn's lawyers ask for leniency.
9 Years After Accidentally Flushing Diamond Ring Down The Toilet, It Reappears
Paula Stanton accidentally flushed her diamond wedding ring while cleaning the bathroom. She mentioned it to a city worker, Ted Gogol, who was doing work near her home when he found the ring.
Lawsuit Against Boston Symphony Orchestra Exposes Extensive Gender Pay Gap
Rachel Martin talks to Geoff Edgers of The Washington Post about a lawsuit brought against the Boston Symphony Orchestra that has put a spotlight on the gender pay gap in the classical music world.
Shortage Of Officers Fuels Police Recruiting Crisis
Many police departments are scrambling to find enough officers to fill their ranks. That's led to recruitment wars and shortages in the field which have escalated overtime.
Trump To Meet With Top Democrats About Border Wall
President Trump meets with congressional Democrats to discuss his request for $5 billion to fund a border wall. Democratic leaders have suggested offering $1.3 billion for border security.
Shooting Victims Face Lifelong Disabilities, Financial Burdens, Newspaper Finds
by Steve Inskeep
After a high-profile shooting, national attention naturally focuses on those who are killed. However, shooting survivors often struggle with recovery and disability for years and decades afterward.
With #MeToo In Mind, Employers Balance Workers' Privacy With Transparent Probes
by Yuki Noguchi
Google pledged to make its sexual harassment investigations more transparent, after its employees protested its handling of past cases. Workers want more accountability but there are privacy concerns.
Russia Probe Could Lead To Constitutional Dilemma, Yoo Says
Steve Inskeep talks to John Yoo, former deputy assistant attorney general under President George W. Bush, who offers his perspective on the probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Trump, Top Democrats To Hash Out Plan To Avoid Government Shutdown
Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Lou Correa of California, who wants to keep the government open, and believes the refugee situation at the southern border must be addressed.