David Greene

Environmental Engineer and Senior Researcher at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Knoxville, TN

David Greene appears in the following:

News Brief: Turkey Sanctions, Impeachment Probe, Rick Perry

Thursday, October 24, 2019

President Trump orders sanctions against Turkey lifted. Republicans disrupt House impeachment probe — delaying testimony. And, what connects Energy Secretary Rick Perry to the impeachment inquiry?

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News Brief: Trump Impeachment Probe, Northern Syria

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Ambassador William Taylor says Trump tied Ukraine aid to political probes. Two Soviet-born businessmen are connected to the impeachment probe. Turkey and Russia reach a deal to control northern Syria.

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A Legendary Collaboration Continues: Neil Young And Crazy Horse Reunite For 'Colorado'

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Neil Young and Crazy Horse have put out music together for 50 years. Young talks to NPR's David Greene about their latest album, Colorado.

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Bill Bryson's Latest Is A Different Kind Of Journey — Into 'The Body'

Monday, October 14, 2019

Bryson is beloved for his travel writing, but in his new book he's undertaking an interior journey, looking at everything from medical oddities to the amazing way your body fights off most cancers.

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Wildfires North Of LA Gain Intensity

Friday, October 11, 2019

First responders in Los Angeles County are gathering at a staging area at Hansen Dam to coordinate how to keep the fires from creeping into neighborhoods.

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News Brief: Turkey-Kurds Battle, Impeachment Poll, U.S. Businesses In China

Friday, October 11, 2019

The Turkish assault in northern Syria continues. A new NPR poll shows a slim majority of Americans approve of the Trump impeachment inquiry. And, why U.S. companies are caught in China's cross hairs.

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Trump Administration Blocks Key Diplomat From Testifying On Capitol Hill

Tuesday, October 08, 2019

The diplomat, U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland, had been summoned by three House panels. The move has significant implications, as Democrats could seize upon it as instance of obstruction.

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News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, Syria Policy, Chinese Tech Firms Blacklisted

Tuesday, October 08, 2019

A new name is connected to the impeachment probe. Two U.S. officials tell NPR that Trump's policy shift on Syria was surprising to many. U.S. blacklists Chinese tech firms over minorities' treatment.

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News Brief: 2nd Whistleblower, Turkey To Move Into Syria, GM Strike

Monday, October 07, 2019

Second whistleblower with direct knowledge of Ukraine call steps forward. U.S. says it will stand aside as Turkish forces extend their reach in Syria. Talks Between the UAW and GM suffer a setback.

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New Jobs Holds Steady As Growth Slows

Friday, October 04, 2019

U.S. employers added 136,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%. That's a sign the labor market is holding up, even as economic growth slows.

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News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, Kurt Volker, Dallas Shooting

Thursday, October 03, 2019

White House-Congress battle intensifies over the impeachment inquiry. Diplomat Kurt Volker is the first to be deposed in the case. And, ex-officer is sentenced to 10 years for killing her neighbor.

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Bernie Sanders Undergoes Unexpected Heart Surgery, Cancels Appearances

Wednesday, October 02, 2019

Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders is off the campaign trail following a heart procedure involving the insertion of two stents. His campaign has canceled events until further notice.

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News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, Harvard Ruling, Bahamas Update

Wednesday, October 02, 2019

House Democrats postpone the first Ukraine deposition. A federal judge upholds Harvard's race-conscious admissions process. It's been a month since Hurricane Dorian devastated much of the Bahamas.

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Trump Addresses World Leaders At U.N. General Assembly

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

President Trump takes the world stage, addressing the U.N. General Assembly in New York. In many ways, it was a speech less for the global leaders and more for viewers back home.

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News Brief: Trump-Ukraine Report, U.N. General Assembly, Tortutre In Syria

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

President Trump is accused of withholding aid to Ukraine ahead of a call with the new leader. Trump speaks today at the U.N. Survivors try to hold Syria's Assad regime accountable for torture.

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Trump And The Ukraine Controversy: The View From Kyiv

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

President Trump reportedly withheld military aid from Ukraine ahead of a phone call with the country's new president. Trump denies wrongdoing amid a whistleblower complaint.

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Johnson's Suspension Of Parliament Was 'Unlawful,' U.K. Court Rules

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

The ruling by the Supreme Court's 11 judges was unanimous. Parliament has not in fact been suspended, according to the decision.

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News Brief: Saudi Oil Attack, Trudeau's Brownface, Fed Lowers Rates

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Evidence mounts that Iran was behind attacks on Saudi oil facilities. Canada's prime minister apologizes for a brownface costume at 2001 party. And, the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates.

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What Robert O'Brien May Mean For National Security Policy And Foreign Relations

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

David Greene talks with NPR's Greg Myre as well as former national security official Brett McGurk about the White House announcement that Robert O'Brien is the pick for national security adviser.

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Trump Announces Robert C. O'Brien As New National Security Adviser

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Robert C. O'Brien replaces John Bolton, who left the post last week. O'Brien moves from his current State Department role as special presidential envoy for hostage affairs.

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