Morning news brief
U.S. resumes Ukraine military aid and intelligence sharing as Kyiv approves ceasefire, Education Department to cut nearly half of staff, House GOP spending plan to avert shutdown heads to the Senate.
South Carolina Motorist Rescues Gift During Rush-Hour Traffic
Lauren Harper was driving when she saw a wrapped gift bouncing on the road, like it had just come off a vehicle. She used social media to track the package to a daycare center where it originated.
New Law Permits Military Members To Sue For Medical Malpractice
U.S. troops have been barred from filing medical malpractice claims against the government. That's changed because of one dying Special Forces soldier and a lawyer who didn't know the odds.
Australia's Prime Minister Cuts Vacation Short To Deal With Wildfires
Wildfires have razed hundreds of homes and other buildings in Australia over the last several days. NPR's David Greene talks to reporter Julia Holman of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Conditions Deteriorate At Syrian Camp Where ISIS Families Are Held
The Australian, Canadian and British wives of ISIS fighters are getting increasingly desperate in detention camps in Syria. They're being kept with tens of thousands of local detainees.
Trump Appears To Be Emboldened By House Impeachment Vote
Impeachment is the ultimate form of censure, but President Trump says he doesn't feel any different. So far, the only effect on Trump is that he's doing more of the same — much more of the same.
Kansas City Tries A Radical Way To Get More People On Buses
In Missouri, Kansas City wants to fully subsidize bus fares — arguing that free rides will eliminate a barrier for for low-income residents, boost ridership and put money into the local economy.
News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, India Protests, Australia's Wildfires
The latest news related to the House impeachment probe. India's prime minister defends controversial citizenship law. And, Australia's leader criticized for vacationing during wildfire crisis.
India's Prime Minister Defends Controversial Citizenship Law
NPR's David Greene talks to Niha Masih of "The Washington Post" about protests continuing in India over the the country's controversial citizenship law.
'Christianity Today' Editor-In-Chief On Calling For Trump's Removal
Mark Galli, editor-in-chief of evangelical magazine Christianity Today, talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the magazine's op-ed calling for President Trump to be removed from office.
What's Behind North Korea's 'Christmas Gift' Threat
North Korea has promised to deliver a "Christmas gift" to the United States before the end of the year.