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.
Brazilian Toddler Takes On Snake; Hair Dresser Takes On Alligator
A toddler mistook a black snake that slithered into his crib for a toy, and bit down on it. A Texas dental hygienist and licensed alligator wrangler subdued a gator heading for a hair salon.
Wrong Ball Park Adorns Cover Of Washington Nationals' Calendar
For Washington baseball fans, the next season brings a new manager and a new calendar. Nationals Park is supposed to be on the cover but there was an error. Instead, you see Boston's Fenway Park.
How Racial Incidents Sparked Change At The University Of Missouri
There was a turn of events in Columbia, Mo., on Monday, when the chancellor of the university there, and the president of the entire University of Missouri system announced they would resign.
Rich Nations Should Pay To Preserve Rainforest, Brazilian Politician Says
Representatives will meet soon in Paris to try to hammer out a climate change agreement, and what happens in one small Brazilian state in the Amazon can effect that global deal.
Jeb Bush Makes An Effort To Be More Assertive And Dynamic
Linda Wertheimer talks to Jonah Goldberg of the National Review about GOP presidential candidate Jeb Bush's new propensity for cursing on the trail, and what it says about the state of his campaign.
Why Eating Food Out Of A Bowl Makes Nigella Lawson Happy
Steve Inskeep talks to celebrity chef Nigella Lawson about the breadth of food you can serve in a bowl. Her latest cookbook is called, Simply Nigella: Feel Good Food.
This Week In Politics: GOP Candidates Carson, Rubio Take Heat
As candidates rise to prominence in a presidential election, they may feel optimistic for a time. Then, things can start to get uncomfortable.