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Morning news brief
by Steve Inskeep
Israel vows retaliation after an Iranian missile attack. What went right and wrong for the VP candidates in Tuesday night's debate. And after Hurricane Helene, neighbors are helping neighbors.
How Virtual Reality Can Help People Better Understand Climate Change
by Nathan Rott
As communities plan for sea level rise, it can be hard to convince residents of the dramatic changes in store. A California scientist is testing one possible answer: virtual reality.
Chef Samin Nosrat's Favorite Book And Album Of The Decade
As part of Morning Edition's "Best of the Decade" series, in which artists and writers talk about their favorite books, music and movies of the 2010s, we hear from chef Samin Nosrat.
Kanye West Performs Songs From His Gospel Album At A Texas Jail
West packed a smaller venue over the weekend — performing for inmates at the Harris County jail in Houston. Joined by a choir, the rapper told the crowd "this is a mission, not a show."
Serena Williams' Busted Tennis Racket Is Up For Auction
The racket is the one she smashed at the 2018 U.S. Open during a match she lost to Naomi Osaka. That was the game where Williams got a charge for illegal coaching, and got into it with the referee.
News Brief: Hong Kong Protests, Impeachment Probe, Huawei Deadline
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.
Clashes Intensify Between Hong Kong Protesters And Police
NPR's David Greene talks to Hong Kong lawmaker Alvin Yeung about protesters fighting back after police tried to storm the campus of Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
White House On Marie Yovanovitch
David Greene talks with Steven Groves, special assistant to President Trump, about the impeachment inquiry and why President Trump fired Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch from her post in Ukraine.
Lebanon's Anti-Government Protesters View Army As Unifying Force
by Daniel Estrin
Rather than crush protests, the Lebanese military has actually become popular with anti-government protesters. But the White House is hesitating to continue aid to the military.
Marie Yovanovitch's Story
by Steve Inskeep
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch testifies publicly Friday. We look back at the controversial circumstances leading to Yovanovitch's early recall from her post.
What To Make Of The Crowded Democratic Field
Matt Bennett of center-left think tank Third Way talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the latest entrants into the Democratic race for president.