Morning news brief
EU leaders to hold emergency meeting on Ukraine support and Russian threats, Trump grants automakers one-month reprieve from tariffs, nearly 6,000 USDA workers fired by Trump ordered back to work.
Senate Must Do Its Job; Consider Court Nominee, Klobuchar Says
Senate Republicans agreed not to hold hearings for any Obama Supreme Court nominee. Steve Inskeep talks to Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-MN, who sits on the Judiciary Committee, about what Democrats can do.
Man Fined In Austria For Loud Belch
The man in Vienna was fined 77 euros for violating "public decency with a loud belch next to a police officer." The man says the burp happened because there were too many onions on his kebab.
Michigan's Environmental Department Investigates Pollution Source
In Harrison Township, bits of black material fell out of the sky, striking homes and cars. Investigators concluded the area had been bombed with high quantities of bird poop.
Water In New Dehli Partially Restored After Protesters Sabotage Source
When nearly 10 million residents were left without water, it was much more than a plumbing issue — it was a consequence of major social conflict dealing with the nation's ancient caste system.
Low Commodity Prices Hit Gas Companies; Workers Laid Off
The same bad news that is hurting the oil industry is also affecting gas companies. In Pennsylvania, drillers are laying off workers and slashing spending in the face of low commodity prices.
Actions In Amazon Rain Forest Contradict Brazil's Promise
Brazil is home to more than half of the rain forest and it contributes to carbon pollution. Steve Inskeep talks to journalist Juliana Barbassa about how plans to put a stop to deforestation are going.
FIFA To Meet To Replace Disgraced President Sepp Blatter
Soccer's world governing body holds its Annual Congress on Friday. Steve Inskeep talks to Alexandra Wrage, an anti-bribery expert and a former member of FIFA's independent governance committee.
Arizona's Independent Voters Claim They're Treated Like Second-Class Citizens
Voters who aren't part of any political party make up the biggest chunk of the electorate in Arizona. But they don't have many rights and they're trying to change that through grassroots pressure.
It's Been A Brutal Season For Winter Tourism In The Northeast
Big fluctuations in temperature and a shortage of snow for ski areas has hit the area hard. In New York's Adirondack Mountains, businesses are hurting and workers are losing their jobs.
Nuclear Deal Will Play A Role In Iran's Elections
Iranians vote Friday for parliament and a committee that could someday choose the next supreme leader. Reformers aren't getting traction as the benefits from the nuclear deal are slow to materialize.
Puerto Rico Waits To See If Zika Scares Off Tourists
In the Old San Juan district, tourists pour out of cruise ships to shop and take in the sights. Officials worry they could start to see a decline in tourists due to the rising number of Zika cases.