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.
How The Recent EgyptAir Hijacking Conjured U.S. Skyjacking Epidemic
When a man claiming to have on a suicide vest demanded to be flown to Cyprus this week, it wasn't terrorism as we know it. Instead, it was reminiscent of the skyjackings once commonplace in the U.S.
4 Things To Know About Donald Trump's Foreign Policy Approach
Recent interviews with the GOP presidential front-runner provide a window into what foreign policy in a Trump presidency might look like.
Comcast Dispute Leaves Yankee Fans Without A TV Network To Watch
Baseball season is about to begin but nearly a million fans in the Northeast may not be able to watch their beloved New York Yankees. With opening day looming, the dispute remains unresolved.
When It Comes To Police Reform, Insurance Companies May Play A Role
There are limits to what the government can do, but it turns out that insurers look for ways to push police departments they cover to reduce risk.
Reminder: Always Pick A Winner In March Madness Brackets
James Kiki filled out a NCAA basketball tournament bracket, and he's tied for first place in a Yahoo contest. But he forgot to pick a winner in the final game and has no chance at the $50,000 prize.
Vacationer Gets Around Airline's Checked Baggage Fee
It's a wonder Matt Botten was allowed on the plane at all — he was wearing suspiciously thick layers of clothing. Security at the airport passed him through after he emptied his bag to avoid the fee.
CDC Team Scoured Hard-Hit Northern Brazil For Clues To Zika Virus
Scientists studying Zika-infected women in Brazil say they hope to learn more about the disease's effects from the blood samples they'll be bringing home for further analysis.
Has Bernie Sanders Moved Hillary Clinton To The Left?
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders insists he isn't in the race to move Hillary Clinton to the left. But progressive activists say he's doing just that.
Anti-Abortion Group Weighs In On Donald Trump's Comments
Steve Inskeep talks to Marjorie Dannenfelser of the Susan B. Anthony List about Trump's remarks on punishing woman who have had abortions, if it were to become illegal. He later restated his comment.
Tundra Issue: How To Keep Oil Workers From Crossing Paths With Bears
March is when oil equipment starts using ice roads on the Alaskan North Slope. It's also when polar bears and cubs emerge from dens. Aerial spotters find dens so roads and workers can bypass bears.