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Austria's far-right party wins national vote but its chances of governing are unclear
by Rob Schmitz
The far-right Freedom Party of Austria has won the most votes in national parliamentary elections but has fallen short of an absolute majority.
FAA Chief To Appear Before Congress Concerning 737 Max Crashes
The aviation world looked to the FAA as the regulatory gold standard, but that changed after the two crashes. The FAA's leader will answer questions Wednesday about the agency's role in those crashes.
DOJ Watchdog Will Defend His FBI-Russia Probe Findings
by Greg Myre
Justice Department watchdog Michael Horowitz shot down Republican conspiracy theories and criticized the FBI's handling of surveillance warrants. He is on Capital Hill Wednesday to defend his work.
Why Bird Lovers In Las Vegas Are Confused And A Tad Worried
Someone is putting tiny cowboy hats on pigeons in Las Vegas. The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is in town but denies it had anything to do with the stunt.
City In India Uses Dummies To Solve Traffic Officer Shortage
Bangalore has 8 million cars and not enough traffic cops. To fill the gap, the city has been setting up traffic mannequins. It's hoped they will bluff drivers into following the rules of the road.
U.S., Mexico And Canada Sign Updated Trade Deal
by Carrie Kahn
The agreement signed Tuesday in Mexico City revises the old pact with stronger labor and environmental provisions, especially when it comes to Mexican worker rights.
Critic Emily Nussbaum Weighs In On Best TV Shows Of The Decade
As part of Morning Edition's "Best of the Decade" series, New Yorker TV critic Emily Nussbaum talks about her favorite TV shows of the 2010s.
U.K. Farmers Join Protest Group To Show Commitment To Climate Causes
More farmers in Britain are joining a climate change activist group. U.K. farmer Dagan James tells NPR's Rachel Martin that farmers are increasingly feeling the effects of global warming.
2 New Hampshire Doctors Are On Opposite Sides Of Health Care Divide
by Ari Shapiro
A pair of retired physicians, who are progressive activists in New Hampshire, have been friends for over 30 years. But they disagree on whether to support Medicare for All.
House Panel To Begin Markup Of Trump Impeachment Articles
by Susan Davis
The House Judiciary Committee will gavel into session at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday to begin the process of putting the two articles of impeachment against President Trump into a final form.
News Brief: Impeachment Probe, Trade Deal, Student Debt Case
A House panel takes its next steps on impeachment. The U.S., Mexico and Canada sign a new trade deal. And, an update on a fight between 200,000 people with student debt and Education Secretary DeVoss.
Letter-Turner Vanna White Hosts 'Wheel Of Fortune'
For nearly four decades, Vanna White has revealed the letters on the game show Wheel of Fortune. For three weeks, White will host the show while Pat Sajak is recovering from emergency surgery.