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Mexico faces off with U.S. gunmakers at the Supreme Court
by Nina Totenberg
The country claims Smith & Wesson and other gunmakers are turning a blind eye to hundreds of thousands of high-powered weapons made in the U.S that are illegally trafficked into in the hands of Mexican cartels.
Law Professor On What's Ahead For The Impeachment Inquiry
Rachel Martin speaks with law professor and constitutional scholar Kim Wehle about the timing and relevance of the House's upcoming vote on the impeachment process.
Newly Discovered Beetle Named For Greta Thunberg: Nelloptodes Gretae
The London Natural History Museum has named a species of beetle after Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg to honor her contribution to raising awareness of environmental issues.
White House's Ukraine Expert To Testify In Impeachment Inquiry
by Franco Ordoñez
As part of the House impeachment inquiry, the top Ukraine expert on the National Security Council is expected to lay out deep concerns he had over how the Trump administration handled Ukraine policy.
Boeing Chief To Face Grilling From Lawmakers On 737 Crashes
Boeing's CEO will testify before lawmakers Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, amid a long-running investigation into the safety of the Boeing 737 Max and Boeing's role and responsibility.
Report: More Than Half Of U.S. Children Now Own A Smartphone By Age 11
by Anya Kamenetz
American teenagers spend 7 hours, 22 minutes per day on average with screen media, not counting schoolwork or homework. That's according to the newly released Common Sense Census.
A Jeopardy! Question That's Good As Hell
Lizzo posted on Instagram, " MAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I MADE IT" after this aired: "In 2019, this five-letter rap and R&B artist had the 'Juice' to be nominated for best new artist at the VMA's."
Trump Administration's Interest In Syrian Oil Fields Raises Questions
by David Welna
President Trump has recently spoken of the need to secure oil fields in Syria that were a source of revenue for the Islamic State. He appears to consider them a possible source of revenue for the U.S.
Healdsburg, Calif., Mayor On His Town's Evacuation From Wildfires
Thousands of people in California have been forced to flee as fast-moving wildfires continue to burn. David Greene speaks with Healdsburg Mayor David Hagele, who has led his town's evacuation effort.
U.N.'s Syria Envoy To Meet With Foreign Ministers Of Turkey, Iran, Russia
by Peter Kenyon
Foreign ministers from Turkey, Iran and Russia meet in Geneva with the UN envoy for Syria, who's called for an extension of the Russia-brokered cease-fire in northeastern Syria due to expire today.
News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, California Wildfires, Boeing CEO's Testimony
A preview of testimony from the White House's Ukraine expert, the latest on California's wildfires, and what to expect as Boeing's CEO faces lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Seminaries Start Slavery Reparation Funds Amid Calls For National Program
by Tom Gjelten
Two seminaries with historic ties to slavery recently set aside money for reparations. Another rejected such a proposal. The moves have prompted a debate over how to make up for pro-slavery legacies.
A Small Samsung Satellite Came Down In A Field In Michigan
Residents of Gratiot County, Mich., awoke Saturday to a surprise visitor from space — not an alien, but a small satellite attached to a balloon. According to the Detroit Free Press, it was planned.