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.
Paul Ryan Is The Best Person To Run For House Speaker, Rep. Cole Says
It's been a week since House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy dropped out of the race to succeed Speaker John Boehner. Renee Montagne talks to Rep. Tom Cole about who should be the next speaker.
El Chapo Is Best-Selling Halloween Mask In Mexico
Drug lord El Chapo has escaped from prison twice. The second best-selling masks? Another of that country's most wanted men: Donald Trump. He called Mexican immigrants drug traffickers and rapists.
Church Opposes Proposed Bike Lane In Washington, D.C.
The lane could run in front of the United House of Prayer, according to The Washington Post. The church says the lane would make it hard for parishioners to park their cars on the street.
Californians Consider New Ways To Share Water
California's drought has the state re-thinking who has the right to its water. A complex system dating back to the 19th century divides up the state's supplies.
Watching 'Room' Is Exhausting And Exhilarating
The movie is based on Emma Donoghue's best-selling book about a woman who's been kidnapped and had to raise her son in captivity. Room is directed by Irish filmmaker Lenny Abrahamson.
Despite Mass. Court Decision, Parishioners Vow Vigil Will Continue
Parishioners in Scituate, Mass. began occupying their Catholic church 24 hours a day after the Boston archdiocese announced it would be closed. An appeals court ruled this week they're trespassing.
Why Aren't Auto Safety Standards Universal?
Why do the U.S. and Europe have different safety standards? Every country feels like it knows the best way to protect motorists. (This piece initially aired on April 30, 2014 on Morning Edition.)
John Kerry: There's No Excuse For Violence Between Israelis And Palestinians
Steve Inskeep talks to Secretary of State John Kerry about the growing unrest between Israelis and Palestinians. Kerry says no amount of frustration is appropriate to license any violence anywhere.
Canadian Envoy Who Hid Americans During Iran Hostage Crisis Dies
Ken Taylor — Canada's ambassador to Iran in 1979 — sheltered a group of Americans in his home in Tehran for three months before helping them escape to safety. He died on Thursday at the age of 81.
Alexander Hamilton's Financial Legacy Is A Hit Musical
Hamilton, the hottest ticket on Broadway, is a musical about the decidedly un-hot topic of his crucial role in U.S. economics. What can we learn about debt and the dollar through rhymes and R&B?
