Morning news brief
EU leaders to hold emergency meeting on Ukraine support and Russian threats, Trump grants automakers one-month reprieve from tariffs, nearly 6,000 USDA workers fired by Trump ordered back to work.
City Leaders In Austin Clash With Texas Governor Over Homeless Issue
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has threatened city leaders in Austin after they allowed increased camping by the homeless in public or under bridges.
Impeachment Public Hearings: Week 2
Lawmakers are preparing for the second week of public hearings in the House impeachment inquiry of President Trump. And this week will be packed with at least eight witnesses.
Unless Deadline Is Extended, U.S. Firms Must Stop Working With Huawei
An extension allowing U.S. companies to keep doing business with Huawei, the blacklisted Chinese tech giant, is about to expire. Firms say the uncertainty is hurting their businesses.
Louisiana's Democratic Governor Is Reelected Despite Trump's Opposition
Gov. John Bel Edwards held off a challenger to remain the only Democratic governor in the Deep South. Edwards won in part by flipping Louisiana's historically conservative suburbs.
How Did Kaepernick's NFL Workout Go? We Follow Up
Free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick worked out in front of NFL scouts on Saturday, but things did not go entirely as planned. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to sports writer Kevin Blackistone.
Clashes Between Hong Kong Protesters And Police Intensify
Hong Kong police moved in on protesters encamped at a university. Protesters fired arrows and launched petrol bombs at the police. Police accused the protesters of murderous acts.
How Virtual Reality Can Help People Better Understand Climate Change
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.