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.
Pa. Officials Consider Banning Drones Over State Game Lands
The proposed rule would place 1.5 million acres off limits. The move comes after an unmanned aircraft were spotted near the nests of bald eagles.
Unfortunate Acronym Forces Law School Name Change
Days after adopting a name change, George Mason University had to rename its law school. The first attempt to honor the late Antonin Scalia was ridiculed online because of the resulting acronym.
Sunni States' Contribution To Anti-ISIS Coalition Lags, Pentagon Says
Defense Secretary Ash Carter said two months ago he was confident that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates would provide commandos for the fight against ISIS. They haven't even sent trainers.
Prominent Young Afghans Press For Change Through Intellectual Soldiering
The worsening situation with Afghanistan's national unity government triggered a mass exodus of young Afghans. Yet some are staying, hoping to save their nation by pressing for change from within.
Fans Want Patriots' Draft Pick Restored And Sue NFL To Make It Happen
The NFL took away the Patriots' first-round draft pick as punishment for Deflategate. Fans say the team shouldn't be penalized while the case is on appeal.
Mississippi's Religious Objections Law Sparks Backlash From Other States
Several governors banned non-essential, state-funded travel to Mississippi. Renee Montagne talks to Peter Shumlin, governor of Vermont, who also banned trips to North Carolina which has a similar law.
Veterans Groups Fight Stigma Associated With Hepatitis C
More veterans say the military gave them hepatitis C during the Vietnam War. They say the virus was spread via a vaccination jet injector gun, and the same gun was used on hundreds of soldiers.
How Decedents' Quality Of Life At The Time Of Death Affects Others
Research indicates when a partner dies happy and contented, that stays with the other person a long time, but when a partner dies unhappy and in pain, those feelings stay with the other one, too.
Pfizer Calls Off $150 Billion Merger With Allergan
U.S. drug company Pfizer announced it has terminated its merger agreement with Ireland-based Allergan. Pfizer says the decision was driven by anti-inversion rules introduced by the U.S. Treasury.