Morning News Brief: U.S. Pulls Out Of International Climate Accord
President Trump played to his base, ignored the advice of scientists, industry titans and world leaders and pulled the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement.
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This Week In Race: Art Angst, A Chess Champ, Ramadan Feasts
Ramadan Mubarak to all. This weekend, whether or not you observe Ramadan, try to break bread with people who mean something to you.
Dozens Of Deaths Reported In Philippine Resort Attack
Local media say bodies were found in the casino attacked by what police said was one man. Police think the man, who died later of apparent suicide, shot a gun and set fires to steal gambling chips.
Trump Announces U.S. Withdrawal From Paris Climate Accord
President Trump followed through on his campaign trail vow to exit the historic international agreement. But he said the U.S. would begin negotiations to possibly re-enter the pact or a similar deal.
Invisibilia: A Man Finds An Explosive Emotion Locked In A Word
When anthropologist Renato Rosaldo went to live with a Philippine tribe that was known for beheading people, he couldn't grasp the emotion that fueled this violence. Then his wife suddenly died.
Former Auschwitz Guard Dies Before Beginning Prison Sentence
Reinhold Hanning was sentenced last June to five years in prison in connection with the murder of 170,000 people at the Nazi concentration camp.
Remember That Time When Wonder Woman Was A U.N. Ambassador?
It wasn't that long ago. Just last fall. Nearly 45,000 people signed a petition in protest. Then again, the Amazon warrior has always been a controversial figure.
China Steps Forward As Unlikely Leader In Fight Against Climate Change
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Robert Daly of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States at the Woodrow Wilson Center about China's new commitment to green energy and fighting climate change.
Maduro Opponents Denounce Goldman Sachs' Purchase Of Venezuelan Bonds
Opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro are accusing Goldman Sachs of propping up the Maduro government with its recent purchase of Venezuelan bonds. Goldman bought the bonds at a steep discount and stands to make a lot of money if the country stabilizes. But it's not clear the money Venezuela received will ease food and medicine shortages.
In Canada, Ex-Nurse Pleads Guilty To Murdering 8 Nursing Home Patients
Elizabeth Wettlaufer's guilty plea makes her one of the deadliest serial killers in the country's history, according to Canadian media reports. She says she injected her victims with insulin.