Morning news brief
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.
Vatican Hosts Tech Giants For Online Child Safety Conference
The Vatican is hosting a conference this week on promoting child safety online. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Joshua McElwee of the National Catholic Reporter.
Colin Kaepernick And The NFL
Sports writer Kevin Blackistone talks with Rachel Martin about the sincerity of Colin Kaepernick's workout for the NFL.
Remembering The 1989 Massacre Of Jesuits In El Salvador
On Nov. 16, 1989, six Jesuit priests, their housekeeper and her teenage daughter were killed by a group of U.S.-backed soldiers in El Salvador's capital.
The Familiar Favorites Of Disney+
The streaming service Disney+ launched this week with a lot of content, including High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. It's a cheeky take on a familiar brand, but it gets fans in the door.
Scott Z. Burns On 'The Report'
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to director Scott Z. Burns about his new film The Report. It's about a Senate staffer's efforts to investigate and expose the CIA's use of torture.
Wild Boars Destroy Cocaine Stash
Italian media report that wild boars broke into stashes of cocaine hidden in the woods.
Teenage Gunman Kills 2, Injures 3 At California School
A school shooting near Los Angeles has left two students dead and three others injured. The alleged shooter is also in grave condition.
A Surfing Marriage Proposal
Chris Garth brought his girlfriend back to the Waikiki beach where they first met. He asked her to marry him just as the two surfers were catching a wave. He lost the ring but had a backup.
News Brief: Yovanovitch Testifies, Student Loans, Lebanon Protests
The House impeachment inquiry continues Friday with two testimonies, including public testimony of Marie Yovanovitch. Also, latest on student loans and the Education Department and Lebanon protests.
Ex-Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick Joins 2020 Presidential Race
Less than three months before voters start casting ballots, Deval Patrick is officially joining the 2020 Democratic presidential race. His message announcing his candidacy was largely about unity.
Turmoil In Bolivia
In Bolivia, backers of the recently ousted president dismiss the new interim president as illegitimate, because she was not approved by congress. She, in turn, vows a return to democracy.