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.
News Brief: Trump Impeached, Democrats Debate, Boris Johnson's Agenda
House lawmakers voted to impeach President Trump in only the third such rebuke in American history. Also, Democratic presidential candidates debate and an update on Boris Johnson's agenda.
Alaska Man Robs Credit Union, Buys Disguise At Walmart Afterward
The Anchorage Daily News reports on robbing charges against a man. He left a credit union with nearly a thousand dollars, then went to Walmart. He disguised himself, buying a green vest and hat.
Wakanda Was A U.S. Trade Partner
The U.S. Department of Agriculture removed Wakanda from its list of free trade partners. A spokesperson told NBC it was a testing file and published by mistake.
Whistleblower Says Mormon Church Abuses Its Tax Exempt Status
A former investment manager for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints filed a whistleblower complaint with the IRS, alleging misuse of nearly $100 billion worth of charitable contributions.
Robotic Dog Aims To Help Police Take A Bite Out Of Crime
A new robotic police dog is being used in Massachusetts. While police robotics aren't new, they are raising questions about oversight and whether they could be weaponized.
My Mind Isn't Necessarily Made Up On Impeachment, Sen. Braun Says
NPR's Noel King talks to GOP Sen. Mike Braun of Indiana about a House vote on whether to impeach President Trump that would lead to a trial in the Senate. NPR's Kelsey Snell weighs in on the topic.
Problems Such As Mold Persist At Private Military Housing
The military is struggling to improve living conditions in private military housing, despite widespread complaints about mold and mice. Provisions in the new Department of Defense budget may help.
Where A Child Grows Up Plays A Major Role In Future Opportunities
NPR got an early look at data showing vastly different opportunities for children of different races across the U.S. living just neighborhoods apart. Albany, N.Y., has some of the biggest inequities.
Unrest Spreads Across India Over Controversial Citizenship Measure
India's Parliament approved a bill that grants citizenship to minorities facing persecution but excludes Muslims. NPR's David Greene talks to Shashi Tharoor, a member of the opposition Congress Party.
Rescue Group Holds Stakeouts To See Who's Putting Hats On Pigeons
The group in Las Vegas is trying to catch the birds. They nabbed one in a red hat that they call Cluck Norris. The hat appeared to be glued to its head, so they planned to take him to the vet.