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News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, Opioid Crisis, Amazon Workers
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
More transcripts are released in the House impeachment inquiry. Federal prosecutors begin a probe of some pharmaceutical companies. A report finds high injury rates among Amazon warehouse employees.
News Brief: McGahn Ruling, Impeachment Probe, Colombia Protests
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Federal judge rules an ex-White House counsel must testify in the impeachment probe. Also, the view from Moscow on that inquiry. And, Colombia is entering its sixth day of planned protests.
News Brief: SEAL Case, Bloomberg Candidacy, Hong Kong Election
Monday, November 25, 2019
The Navy secretary is forced out over a SEAL case. Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is officially running for president. And, Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement gains in regional elections.
Neal Katyal Lays Out Legal Argument For Trump Impeachment, Pointing To 'Core Bribery'
Monday, November 25, 2019
In an interview with NPR about Impeach, the former acting U.S. solicitor general said that when it comes to Ukraine, President Trump put "his personal interests over those of the American people."
For Pence, Impeachment Inquiry Will Test A Political Path Shaped By Faith
Friday, November 22, 2019
As Vice President Pence's role in the Ukraine story comes under increased scrutiny, how might his biography inform how he navigates the crisis in the White House?
News Brief: Impeachment, Presidential Primary Debate, Hate Messages
Thursday, November 21, 2019
A review of Ambassador Gordon Sondland's testimony in the impeachment inquiry. Ten Democratic presidential contenders debated in Atlanta. And, recent racial incidents rattle Syracuse University.
Sondland Testimony Lays Out Link Between Trump And Ukraine Aid
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Gordon Sondland also says Secretary of State Mike Pompeo knew about his efforts to pressure Ukrainians. In his prepared statement, Sondland wrote: "Everyone was in the loop. It was no secret."
Gordon Sondland Returns To Impeachment Inquiry As A Key Witness With An Updated Story
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
The U.S. ambassador to the EU will give much-anticipated public testimony Wednesday in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump. His story has changed since he first testified last month.
News Brief: Impeachment Poll, Public Testimony, Iran Protests
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
The latest NPR poll shows people are paying attention to the impeachment hearings, where four witnesses testify in public Tuesday. Iran clamps down on protests that flared after it hiked gas prices.
News Brief: Hong Kong Protests, Impeachment Probe, Huawei Deadline
Monday, November 18, 2019
Clashes between Hong Kong police and protesters escalate. It's week two of public impeachment hearings. The deadline for U.S. firms to stop doing business with Huawei may be extended.
News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, Trade War, NATO Commitment
Friday, November 08, 2019
More testimony from the closed-door impeachment inquiry is public. Signs indicate the U.S.-China traded war may be improving. France's president offered a dark view of the U.S. commitment to NATO.
Ringo Starr Gives Us Another Peek Behind The Curtain With 'Another Day In The Life'
Wednesday, November 06, 2019
His latest book contains over 500 photographs, a combination of images shot by Ringo himself and bits pulled from The Beatles' archives.
News Brief: Impeachment Transcripts, Election Results, Clean Water Case
Wednesday, November 06, 2019
Transcripts reveal more about the House impeachment inquiry. Democrats score big wins in state-level elections. And, a Supreme Court case from Hawaii could reshape the Clean Water Act.
Iraqi President Announces Sweeping Changes
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Iraq's president has asked the prime minister to resign and called for new elections, two key demands of protesters there.
House Debates Impeachment Inquiry Resolution
Thursday, October 31, 2019
House lawmakers have begun debating a resolution to lay out the rules for the public phase of the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Republicans argue the process has been tainted.
The Satire Continues With 'The Hard Times: The First 40 Years'
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Matt Saincome and Bill Conway, co-founders of the satirical punk rock news website The Hard Times, about their new book.
From Simple Exchange To Shakedown: The Evolution Of 'Quid Pro Quo'
Saturday, October 26, 2019
The Latin phrase has played a key role in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. But its meaning in that context is far removed from its original simplicity.
A History Of 'Quid Pro Quo'
Friday, October 25, 2019
The whole idea of a "quid pro quo" is so fundamental to the human experience that we have all kinds of ways to say it. Here, a look at how our understanding of "quid pro quo" has changed over time.
Tell Us About A Time Someone Asked For A Favor
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
With the phrase "quid pro quo" all over the news, Morning Edition wants to hear about the nature of favors. What kind of expectations do you have around doing something for someone else?
News Brief: Northern Syria, Impeachment Inquiry, Canadian Election
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
The U.S. is likely to keep some troops in northern Syria. The acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine is to testify in the impeachment inquiry. Justin Trudeau wins a second term as Canada's prime minister.