Morning news brief
World waits for Moscow response to ceasefire offer the U.S. brokered with Ukraine, EPA announces dozens of regulations it plans to target, Iran rebuffs Trump hopes on starting nuclear talks.
Examining The Last Decade In Television
The two big stories of the decade boiled down to: volume and streaming. Viewers had thousands of new shows to choose from and they could binge-watch as many as they wanted and they didn't need cable.
Topeka Offers Money To Move
Topeka, Kan., is the latest city to try to lure new residents with money.
What The Space Force Means For The National Guard
President Trump recently signed a bill that will create a new branch of the U.S. military called Space Force. The National Guard will play a key role.
Moving Cargo In The Arctic
Warming temperatures in the Arctic mean transportation routes for cargo ships are slowly opening up. But there very few ports and railway links in the region. A local mayor wants to change that.
Trump Vs. Toilets
President Trump has recently railed against efficient toilets and dishwashers. His administration even moved to make it easier for consumers to buy inefficient incandescent lightbulbs.
Murkowski 'Disturbed' By McConnell Coordinating With White House
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, an Alaska Republican, said she was "disturbed" when she heard Mitch McConnell would coordinate with the White House on impeachment.
Dozens Killed As Typhoon Hits Philippines
A typhoon has killed dozens of people in the Philippines. NPR's Noel King talks with journalist Ana Santos.
What's Ahead For Iran In 2020
Few countries have more at stake heading into 2020 than Iran, which is trying to break free from intense U.S. sanctions and to crush dissent at home.
At Least 12 Killed In Kazakhstan Plane Crash
A plane crashed in Kazakhstan shortly after takeoff Friday, killing at least 12 people.
Looking At Reality TV
2019 saw kinder, gentler reality TV in both the U.S. and the U.K. Some say it's a response to nasty politics and nasty old reality TV.