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.
A Window Into How We Are Invisibly Connected To One Another
Can a bad mood be contagious? Lulu Miller, from NPR's Invisibilia podcast, examines one of the ways in which we're all connected –- whether we realize it or not.
6-Year-Old Boy Is Among Those Killed At Gilroy Garlic Festival Shooting
The city of Gilroy, Calif., held a vigil Monday night to mourn the deaths of the three people killed by a gunman during a mass shooting at the city's Garlic Festival on Sunday.
Reality Check On Democratic Candidates And Gun Safety Policies
Democratic presidential candidates are urging strong action to reduce gun violence. But researchers say many of the proposals they're backing would do little to reduce such violence.
Trump Tries To Steal Spotlight From Democratic Presidential Contenders
NPR's David Greene talks to Matt Bennett, co-founder of the Third Way think tank, about Democratic presidential candidates meeting to debate as President Trump dominates the news cycle.
Crowded Democratic Field Meets Again For Primary Debates
Democrats will hold the first of two nights of presidential debates in Detroit Tuesday night, as they struggle to differentiate themselves from a wide field and articulate a vision for America.
Capital One Data Breach Exposes Over 100 Million Customers
An alleged hacker has been charged in connection with the breach. Authorities in Seattle say she is alleged to have hacked credit scores, balances, income information and social security numbers.
Months After Talks Broke Down, U.S.-China Trade Negotiations Resume
NPR's David Greene talks to David Rennie, Beijing bureau chief for The Economist, about the trade talks between the U.S. and China. Another round of talks resumed Tuesday in Shanghai.
Without An Invitation, Grasshoppers Invade Las Vegas Strip
The Vegas grasshopper swarm was so huge it showed up on weather radar. The insects are attracted to ultraviolet light, so the Best Western Plus Casino Royale shut off its lights to avoid them.
Strait Of Hormuz: Scene Of Human Conflict And Natural Beauty
The narrow waterways of the Strait of Hormuz have recently been the scene of confrontation but they're also a highway for traders, smugglers and dolphins.