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.
Sen. Flake Aims To Work With Trump On A Fix To Obamacare
One of Donald Trump's greatest critics has been Republican Senator Jeff Flake of Arizona. Flake's job now is to help President-elect Trump fulfill his agenda in a GOP-led House and Senate.
What Food Stamps And Drunk Driving Stats Have To Do With Each Other
Researchers have discovered that there are fewer drunk driving fatalities on days of the month when millions of Americans receive food stamps. Figures show the deaths go down significantly.
Romney, Trump Dine Together; Work On Transition Continues
Mitt Romney was one of Donald Trump's most outspoken Republican critics. The two had dinner Tuesday night at a fancy French restaurant in New York. Romney is being considered for secretary of State.
Rep. Keith Ellison On Why He Deserves To Be DNC Chairman
Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison, a favorite among some Democrats to become the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, talks to David Greene about how he hopes to turn around his party's losses.
Former Commerce Secretary Gutierrez Weighs In On Free Trade, Cuba
Steve Inskeep talks to Carlos Gutierrez, who served as Secretary of Commerce under George W. Bush, who discusses the future of free trade and U.S.-Cuba relations under President-elect Donald Trump.
Newlyweds Turn Ohio's I-35 Into A Dance Floor
A just-married couple in Dayton was on their way to the reception when an accident snarled the route. Instead of getting frustrated, the two got out of the vehicle, turned up the music and danced.
World Chess Championship Enters Its Final Sudden Death Round
After two weeks of play, the champion will be decided on Wednesday. Opponents Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin, both 26, so far have played 12 matches to a tie.
Tenn. Wildfire Forces Aquarium Staff To Evacuate; Animals Stay Behind
Ripley's Aquarium in Gatlinburg, Tenn., is in the path of a wildfire that has consumed parts of the state. Workers were forced to evacuate the area, leaving behind thousands of sea creatures.
Havana Hosts Massive Commemoration Event For Fidel Castro
Mostly leftist world leaders joined Raul Castro in a ceremony commemorating the late Fidel Castro. Now, an urn containing his ashes reverses the journey Castro took in 1959 in his march on Havana.