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Police called in to break up confrontations at UCLA campus protest
Police were called to the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles after fighting broke out this morning between some pro-Palestinian demonstrators and counter-protesters.
News Brief: President Trump's Latest Rant, Venezuela's Economy
Trump responds to New York Times story that details cooperation between White House counsel Don McGahn and special counsel Robert Mueller's inquiry. Venezuela takes dramatic steps to stem inflation.
Outbreak Of Ebola Virus In Conflict-Ridden Congo Worsens
by Eyder Peralta
An outbreak in the eastern area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is posing an unprecedented challenge for health workers. The remote region is volatile — making access difficult.
Flooding Displaces 800,000 In Southern Indian State
by Lauren Frayer
India's southern state of Kerala may get some much needed relief in the coming days as the forecast shows less rain for the area that has been dealing with deadly monsoon floods for more than a week.
Trump Attacks Paper's Report On White House Counsel Don McGahn
by Ayesha Rascoe
The president lashes out again at the probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election. A paper's story detailed cooperation by White House Counsel Don McGahn with special counsel Robert Mueller.
Security Clearance Revocation Reminds Mullen Of Nixon's 'Enemies List'
Rachel Martin talks to retired Admiral Mike Mullen, ex-chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about the fallout from President Trump's decision to revoke ex-CIA Director Brennan's security clearance.
Ordinary Iranians Acknowledge The Pinch Of Tightened U.S. Sanctions
by Peter Kenyon
Iranians say they're feeling the strain of an economic crisis and they know it could get worse as the U.S. ramps up sanctions. But many Iranians blame their government.
Catholic Church Reels From Latest Child Sex Abuse Investigation
The Catholic church is facing another crisis over sexual abuse by clergy. David Greene talks to Jesuit priest Thomas Reese of Religion News Service about the implications.
ISIS Is Gone But Mosul Residents Still Suffer Dire Conditions
by Jane Arraf
More than a year after the end of the battle of Mosul, the large Iraqi city still has neighborhoods in rubble and a traumatized people trying to rebuild their lives.
Pregnant Woman In New Zealand Rides Her Bike To The Hospital
Julie Anne Genter is the minister for women and works on transportation and health. At 42 weeks pregnant, she stayed on message and rode her bicycle to the hospital to get an induction.
New York Governor Expected To OK Panel Overseeing Prosecutors
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is poised to sign legislation that would create an independent board to investigate prosecutorial misconduct. Prosecutors say it's unconstitutional and will fight it.
'Morning Edition' Listeners Submit 200 Poetry Entries On Teamwork
Poet and educator Kwame Alexander stops by to chat about poetry with Rachel Martin, and to find out how listeners responded to a request to write a poem about teamwork.
Commission In Russia Unveils Statue Of The Wrong Man
St. Petersburg, Russia, is gorgeous, thanks in part to the French architect Jean- Francois Thomas de Thomon. His image, however, has been confused with a Scottish chemist named Thomas Thomson.