Morning news brief
President Trump announced on Monday that Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire, the U.S. Supreme Court allows third-country deportations temporarily, voting is underway in hotly contested New York City mayoral Democratic primary.
Zelenskyy told Congress continued aid is an investment in global security. Is it?
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Amanda Sloat, senior director for Europe on the National Security Council, about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's trip to Washington and U.S. assistance.
How Zelenskyy's trip to Washington is being seen in Russia
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Russian history professor Sergey Radchenko about Russia's response to Ukraine President Vlodomyr Zelenskyy's unannounced visit to Washington.
Lionel Messi didn't just beat the French in the World Cup, he also beat an egg
The 2019 photo of an egg used to be Instagram's most liked picture — until a photo of Messi and his teammates celebrating. Over 71 million likes makes it the most-liked in Instagram history.
Morning news brief
The U.S. announced it will send a Patriot missile air defense system to Ukraine. Congress mulls a massive government funding measure. A massive winter storm is affecting much of the country.
Congress is trying to wrap up its work for the rest of the year
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill aim to approve a massive $1.7 trillion government funding measure that includes aid for Ukraine. And the House Jan. 6 committee is expected to issue its final report soon.
Actor Naomi Ackie recounts portraying Whitney Houston posed many challenges
NPR's A Martinez speaks with British actor Naomi Ackie about playing Whitney Houston in the new film: I Wanna Dance with Somebody.
A large community of Filipino workers in Dubai celebrates Christmas far from home
Filipinos living in Dubai often mark Christmas without relatives, who are back home in the Philippines. Many also work through the holiday but still manage to find joy and community.
A powerful storm system puts many would-be travelers' plans on ice
A big winter storm is creating headaches for travelers and airlines across much of the country. It will affect dozens of states — if not with snow — then with bitter cold.
A doctor in Iran is sentenced to death for participating in an antigovernment protest
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Hassan Hassanlou about his brother, Hamid Ghareh Hassanlou, a doctor in Iran who was sentenced to death by the Iranian government after he attended a demonstration.
