Morning news brief
World waits for Moscow response to ceasefire offer the U.S. brokered with Ukraine, EPA announces dozens of regulations it plans to target, Iran rebuffs Trump hopes on starting nuclear talks.
Financier Taken Into Federal Custody On Allegations Of Sex Trafficking
Hedge Fund Manager Jeffrey Epstein is due in a New York courtroom Monday after being arrested over the weekend. A source tells NPR that Epstein is facing allegations of sex trafficking.
Ridgecrest Faces More Aftershocks Following 2 Powerful Earthquakes
Experts say aftershocks could last for days or months after back-to-back earthquakes hit Ridgecrest, Calif. No one was seriously injured and the infrastructure damage is relatively minor.
U.S. Dominates The Netherlands To Win Women's World Cup Title
The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team has done it again — winning the World Cup for a fourth time. The 2-0 victory over the Netherlands capped a thrilling tournament.
Passenger's Layered Look Prompts Airline Security Questions
A man was traveling from France back to Scotland when he was told his suitcase was 17 pounds overweight. He didn't want to pay a fee so he put on more clothes. His layers got security's attention.
Scientists Caution California Quakes Should Be A Wake-Up Call
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Ross Stein, scientist emeritus at the U.S Geological Survey, about last week's California earthquakes, and how prepared the state is for the "big one."
Leaders In Oman Try To Reduce Tensions Between U.S. And Iran
The country of Oman is surrounded by conflict but has managed to stay neutral. It is now trying to lessen the tension between the U.S. and Iran.
Germany's Largest Bank Announces Enormous Restructuring
Deutsche Bank says it is setting up what's called a "bad bank," to rope off its bad investments from good ones. And, it is also cutting 18,000 jobs and shaking up senior management.
Singer Patti LaBelle Gets Her Own Street In Philadelphia
Part of Broad Street is now Patti LaBelle Way. But the new signs have the name a little wrong. The B in LaBelle should be capitalized but it isn't.
Nigerian Schoolgirls' Abduction Told In 'Beneath The Tamarind Tree'
NPR's Noel King talks to former CNN journalist Isha Sesay about her book: Beneath the Tamarind Tree — A Story of Courage, Family, and the Lost Schoolgirls of Boko Haram.
News Brief: Jeffrey Epstein, Iran's Uranium, California Quakes
Hedge fund manager faces allegations of sex trafficking. Iran says it exceeded a second uranium enrichment limit outlined in nuclear deal. And, after 2 powerful quakes, California braces for more.
Biden Sorry For 'Pain' His Comments On Segregationist Senators Caused
Joe Biden has apologized for remarks he made about segregationists that caused a high-profile rift with a Democratic presidential rival. He's also defending his civil rights record with black voters.
