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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.
Officials Assess Response To Camp Fire In Northern California
by Jeremy Siegel
Many residents of Paradise say they didn't receive warnings about the fire, and once they fled, they faced traffic gridlock. A month later, officials reflect on emergency responses.
French Protesters Continue Clashes As They Call For Better Economic Conditions
Rachel Martin talks to Thomas Guenole, a political scientist and left-wing activist participating in the protests. He says they're protesting policies that have hurt lower classes for decades.
Of 235 TV Shows Watched, Common Sense Media OKs 42 Of Them For Kids
by Mandalit del Barco
Common Sense Media is a non-profit group that studies how media and technology affect children. The group is releasing its 2018 list of best TV show for children and families.
Trump Announces Two Nominations
Before boarding Marine One, President Trump stopped to talk to reporters. He announced he's nominating Heather Nauert as U.S. ambassador to the U.N. and William Barr to be his attorney general.
Labor Department To Report On The Unemployment Rate
Ahead of Friday's jobs report, David Greene talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about other data we'll get from the report, which will indicate the direction of the economy.
Examining Former President George H.W. Bush's Legacy In Iraq
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Feisal Istrabadi, Iraq's former ambassador to the U.N., about the legacy of President George H.W. Bush, who went to war against Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
France Scraps Fuel Tax Hike But Protesters Add New Demands
by Eleanor Beardsley
The French government canceled the planned hike in the fuel tax but protesters are now making new demands. Protesters in Hazebrouck, France, say the government is out of touch with the masses.
Note To Self: Vote Early, Especially If Your Name Is On The Ballot
Cliff Farmer was running for city council in Hoxie, Ark., but fell one vote short of winning. His flight landed later than expected, missing his chance to vote. He faces a tiebreaker next week.
News Brief: Mueller's Deadlines, Bolton On China, Yellow Vest Protests
Robert Mueller faces 2 deadlines regarding ex-Trump associates. Tensions continue after the U.S. requested the arrest of a Chinese executive. France's yellow vest movement demands more concessions.