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.
NASA Moves Forward With Plans For Multi-Billion-Dollar Moon Rocket
NASA is building its most powerful rocket ever, a moon rocket, which will cost billions of dollars. But the effort has sparked debate about whether NASA should rely on cheaper, commercial rockers.
League Of United Latin American Citizens Holds Presidential Contenders Town Hall
Democratic presidential candidates addressed the nation's oldest Latino civil rights group, where immigration policy and President Trump's record were top issues.
Man Survives Being Swept Over Niagara Falls
A man climbed over a retaining wall into the water. He was swept over Horseshoe Falls — plunging 188 feet. Police found him a bit downriver with no serious injuries.
Barbie's Homage To David Bowie, 50 Years After 'Space Oddity'
To honor the anniversary, Mattel has come out with a Bowie Barbie that channels the pop icon's alter ego Ziggy Stardust. She's got the red mullet, gold makeup and the iconic metallic spacesuit.
Trade Issue Between Japan And South Korea Revives Memories Of Past Disputes
Japan slapped export restrictions on materials South Korea uses in high tech manufacturing. South Korea's president says there's an unprecedented emergency in its relationship with Japan.
Trump Administration Backs Off Adding Citizenship Question To Census
The Trump administration says it is done trying to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. Instead, President Trump will sign an executive order to get U.S. agencies to share citizenship data.
Digital Tax Passed In France Is Aimed At U.S. Tech Giants
French lawmakers have approved a tax on digital companies that will affect U.S. technology behemoths such as Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple. The U.S. government is threatening to retaliate.
Heavy Rain Predicted To Fall Across Louisiana Over The Weekend
Rachel Martin talks to Casey Tingle, deputy director of the Louisiana governor's emergency preparedness office, about Tropical Storm Barry which is threatening the state.
News Brief: Citizenship Question, Tropical Storm Barry, R. Kelly Arrested
Trump backs down on including a citizenship question on the 2020 census. A big storm heads toward Louisiana. And, R&B singer R. Kelly is arrested on federal charges that include child pornography.
Rep. Amash Hasn't Ruled Out Running For President As A Third-Party Candidate
Rep. Justin Amash left the Republican Party and gave up his committee assignments in the House. It's unclear what kind of power an independent can wield or whether he'll decide to run for president.