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Supreme Court upholds a lower court order to force USAID to pay contractors
In an order, the justices left in place a lower court order that so far has only required the Trump administration to pay contractors for foreign aid work that has already been completed — roughly $2 billion.
After Friday's Attacks, The French Return To Work
Morning Edition's David Greene is in Paris talking to commuters as they return to work after Friday terror attacks killed 129 people in the city. Dina Temple Raston has the latest in the probe.
Monday Morning Routines Resume In Paris After Friday Night Attacks
France observes 3 days of official mourning for the victims of Friday's terrorist attacks in Paris. The archbishop of Paris celebrated a mass Sunday with victims' families at Notre Dame cathedral.
John Lennon's 'Imagine' Becomes A Symbol Of Healing
The Guardian reports Davide Martello arrived outside the concert area where dozens were killed in Paris. He was towing a grand piano. He was in Germany, heard about the attacks and headed to Paris.
ISIS Gains A Foothold In Afghanistan
Afghan journalist Najibullah Quraishi talks about his journey into ISIS-held territory for his Frontline documentary: ISIS in Afghanistan.
A City In Mourning, Parisians Go Back To Work
People are resuming normal activities after Friday night's terrorist attacks at six targets in Paris. The investigative trail leads to Belgium, where 3 suspects, who are brothers, were living.
Russian Jetliner Disaster Renews Airport Security Concerns
by Brian Naylor
The possibility that a bomb caused the mid-air disintegration of a Russian airliner has officials worried about airport security. Workers in the U.S. undergo background checks, but gaps remain.
Despite Encouragement To Eat Better, Obesity Rises Among U.S. Adults
by Allison Aubrey
The number of obese Americans is up, especially for middle-aged adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 36 percent of adults and 17 percent of youth under 19 are obese.
Oregon Orders A Stop To Surveillance Of Black Lives Matter Supporters
by Conrad Wilson
An Oregon Department of Justice employee engaged in surveillance of people using #blacklivesmatter on social media. The state's attorney general ordered the surveillance to stop.
A Coveted Destination By Migrants, Sweden Imposes Border Controls
Sweden has seen more than 120,000 people arrive since January. Linda Wertheimer talks to Swedish journalist Emma Lofgren, deputy editor of the news network The Local, about the border measures.
Reviewing GOP Presidential Candidates' Stand On Immigration
by Domenico Montanaro
A big issue that came up in this week's Republican debate was immigration. It exposed a divide between the candidates. We check many of the presidential candidates positions to see if they've changed.
Young Black Voters Point To Lack Of Race Discussions In Democratic Debates
by Asma Khalid
They voted in record numbers for President Obama in 2008, but now they're lukewarm about any Democratic presidential candidate — saying nobody adequately addresses their big priority: racial justice.
Iraqi Kurdish Forces Declare Success In Ousting ISIS From Sinjar
Kurdish forces along with U.S. air power ended the occupation that had lasted 15 months. Linda Wertheimer talks to the AP's Susannah George about the Iraqi town which is key in the ISIS supply line.