Morning news brief
Poll finds most disapprove of how Trump is handling economy, NPR analysis shows Trump has taken action against more than 100 people and institutions, Columbia University student speaks from detention.
Jet Impounded Because Ryan Air Owed European Union Money
The AP reports passengers were set to board a Ryan Air flight in France when they were told of an issue with the plane. The issue: the plane was impounded. Passengers got another flight 5 hours later.
Here's Proof Ancient Egyptians Really Did Love Cats
Archeologists excavating a 4,500-year-old tomb near Cairo recently found dozens of mummified cats. There were also a hundred wooden cat statues and a bronze casting of Bastet, the goddess of cats.
U.S. Bishops Delay Response To Sexual Abuse Crisis At Vatican's Insistence
The U.S. Conference of Bishops this week planned to take up measures regarding clergy sexual abuse. The Vatican told them to delay any decisions until a February meeting in Rome addresses the crisis.
Opening Statements To Begin In 'El Chapo' Trial
David Greene talks to Nicole Hong, a reporter with The Wall Street Journal, about the trial of Mexican drug lord Joaquín Guzmán Loera — better known as El Chapo.
Congress Reconvenes After Last Week's Midterm Elections
Republicans still dominate both chambers of Congress but that changes in January when Democrats take control of the House. Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan.
News Brief: Calif. Wildfires, Arizona Senate Race, Amazon's HQ2
California wildfires' death toll climbs to 44. Arizona elected a Democratic U.S. senator for the first time in 30 years. Amazon is on the verge of announcing its second headquarters location.
State Attorneys General Want Whitaker To Recuse Himself From Mueller Probe
Rachel Martin talks to Maura Healey of Massachusetts, who is one of 18 attorneys general, calling on acting-U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker to recuse himself from overseeing the Russia probe.
Michelle Obama Goes On Tour With Her New Book 'Becoming'
Former first lady Michelle Obama has written a memoir in which she reflects on some of the challenges in her personal life. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to her about her book: Becoming.