Morning news brief
U.S. economy shrinks as Trump's tariffs spark recession fears, Ukraine and U.S. sign minerals deal, hear the latest on tensions between India and Pakistan following militant attack last week.
San Francisco Braces For Crackdown Over Immigration Policies
Because it is a sanctuary city, officials are anticipating an immigration showdown with the incoming Trump administration. The mayor proposes to fund legal services to immigrants facing deportation.
Trump Picks Rex Tillerson To Lead The State Department
In a statement early Tuesday morning, President-elect Donald Trump announced that ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson is his choice to become secretary of state, the country's top diplomat.
Britain's Oldest Footballer Is Still Going Strong
Dickie Borthwick, 81, is looking for a new soccer team. He was invited to play walking football, a slow game designed for seniors. But he wants something faster.
Syrian Government Forces Are Close To Crushing Rebellion In Aleppo
Hopes that international diplomacy might achieve a ceasefire or peace deal have faded, as fighters loyal to Syria's president press into the last opposition areas of the city.
Trump Announces He's Picked Rex Tillerson As Secretary Of State
In a statement released Tuesday morning by his transition team, Donald Trump announced he intends to nominate Rex Tillerson for secretary of state. Tillerson is the CEO of ExxonMobil.
Sen. John McCain Weighs In On Threats To U.S. Posed By Russia
Morning Edition's Steve Inskeep talks to Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain about the incoming Trump administration's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
As Syrian Troops Close In On Rebels In Aleppo, Civilians Are In Need
A French parliamentary delegation, just returned from Syria's border with Turkey, has called for U.S. and European troops to create a humanitarian corridor to get civilians out of Aleppo.
Writer Ta-Nehisi Coates: 'My President Was Black'
Rachel Martin talks to writer Ta-Nehisi Coates about his new piece in The Atlantic magazine: "My President Was Black: A history of the first African American White House and of what came next."
Sen. Rand Paul Pushes For Probe Into Russia's Election Hacking
Several Republican senators have expressed support for the CIA investigation into Russian meddling into the presidential election. David Greene talks to Sen. Rand Paul about why he's one of them.
Emojis Have Become A Language Of Their Own
A London company is looking to hire an emoji translator. That's because while software can translate actual languages, emojis need a real life human being.
Golden Globe Nominations Acknowledge Diversity
Golden Globe nominations were announced on Monday, and with them some hope about Hollywood's dedication to diversity. Last year, Academy Award nominations were criticized for lack of diversity.
