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.
Latin Club Helps Weather Channel Name Winter Storms
A high school Latin Club in Montana was given an unusual assignment: help the Weather Channel name this season's winter storms.
Former Chicago Schools Chief To Plead Guilty In $2.3 Million Kickback Scheme
Barbara Byrd-Bennett is expected to appear in court on Tuesday. She is accused of taking $2.3 million in kickbacks for steering no-bid contracts worth $23 million to a former employer.
ESPN's Jessica Mendoza On Being The First Woman To Call A MLB Playoff Game
When the Major League Baseball playoffs began, Jessica Mendoza made history as the first woman to do play-by-play for a nationally televised post-season contest. She talks to NPR's David Greene.
More Women Work In Male-Dominated Pro Sports But There's A Long Way To Go
Some women recently have become pioneers in pro sports leagues that have been the exclusive domain of men. Will the momentum mean more women will find a place in leagues that have long shut them out?
Israel Considers Ways To Hinder Flashpoints For Violence
Israeli authorities have blocked roads and soldiers are stopping cars at checkpoints. Israel may not return the bodies of accused Palestinian attackers for fear funerals will ignite more violence.
Israeli Solders Deployed To Cities To Help Quell Attacks
Israel's security forces continue to be challenged by a series of attacks that appear to be uncoordinated and spontaneous. Hundreds of soldiers are fanning out across Israel.
Picture Shows Gunslinger Billy The Kid Playing Croquet
A newly authenticated tintype shows Billy outside a cabin holding his mallet during a casual pick up game. It's only the second photograph of the Kid ever found. It's appraised at $5 million.
Territorial Owl Swoops Down On Joggers
An owl is attacking runners on a trail in Bethesda, Md. The trail is favored by super-fit residents of the nation's capital. At least three joggers said they were attacked by a large bird.
Religious Scholars Use Social Media To Counter ISIS Interpretation Of Koran
As the military response to the Islamic State heats up, an ideological front is opening against the group. They're using social media to explain why ISIS' interpretation of the Koran is wrong.
Drought Conditions In Indonesia Hinder Efforts To Put Out Wildfire
Farmers clear land by lighting fires, causing smoke to blanket huge areas of southeast Asia. A prolonged drought may be making the fires worse. Renee Montagne talks to BBC reporter Rebecca Henschke.