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.
Digging In To Democrats' Health Care Arguments In 1st Night Of Debate
Divisions among the 10 Democratic presidential candidates onstage Tuesday night were perhaps nowhere clearer than in their approaches to health care — and whether to pursue "Medicare for All."
Rep. Dingell On Democrats' Debate And Swing Voters In Michigan
David Greene speaks to Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell about whether candidates in Tuesday's debate did enough to speak to voters in Michigan, where President Trump won by just over 10,700 votes.
John Steinbeck's 'The Amiable Fleas' Published In English For The 1st Time
The Strand Magazine is publishing a short story by John Steinbeck that until now was only published in French. David Greene learns more from Andrew Gulli, The Strand's managing editor.
ACLU Files Motion Over What It Calls Unjustified Separations Of Migrant Families
The ACLU told a federal judge the Trump administration has separated over 900 parents and children since the court granted an injunction over a year ago. Steve Inskeep speaks with ACLU's Lee Gelernt.
Ethiopians Plant 350 Million Trees As Part Of 'Green Legacy' Program
In one day, Ethiopians planted more than 350 million — that's million with an M — trees. It was an effort to combat climate change and deforestation. The program has been dubbed Green Legacy.
Kentucky's Turnaround On Prosecuting Minors For 'Status Offenses' Like Truancy
For years, Kentucky aggressively prosecuted minors for breaking curfew or underage drinking. The state is now taking a different approach that may help keep kids out of the criminal justice system.
'I Haven't Met Him Yet' And Other GOP Responses To Rep. Ratcliffe's Nomination
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has never met GOP Rep. John Ratcliffe, Trump's nominee to become director of national intelligence. Other Senate Republicans said he still needs to be vetted.
Shark Bites Man; Man Shows Off
Frank O'Rourke was surfing in Jacksonville Beach, Fla., when a shark bit his arm, leaving teeth marks. He made the best of a bloody situation, heading to the bar where folks kept buying him drinks.
And Now, In Stray Animal News ...
A New Hampshire cop mistook a bobcat for a stray cat. In Brooklyn, baby ducks fell down a storm grate and had to be rescued. And then there's the South Carolina package theft with a hairy surprise.
News Brief: Democrats On Health Care; Interest Rate Cut Expected
As 10 Democratic presidential candidates debated Tuesday night, health care dominated the first hour. Another 10 will meet on stage tonight. Also, the Fed is expected to cut interest rates today.
President Trump Defends Incendiary Tweets
President Trump on Tuesday doubled down on his recent incendiary tweets about Baltimore and Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings. Trump spoke as he was leaving the White House.