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.
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.
National Book Awards Winnow Field Of Finalists
The shortlist for the awards went public Wednesday, halving the number of nominees to 20 finalists. David Greene talks to NPR editor Barrie Hardymon and contributor Glen Weldon about their favorites.
Woman Sues Nephew For $127,000 Over Broken Wrist
Jennifer Connell was at her nephew's birthday party when he leapt into her arms. She tried to catch him but fell and broke her wrist. A jury found the boy, now 12, not liable for her injuries.
Why Not Spend Halloween At World's Largest Grave?
The catacombs under Paris are the eternal resting place for about 6 million people. Airbnb has a contest offering the winner an overnight stay for two in the bone-lined "bowels of Paris."
Texas, Oklahoma Permit Companies To Dump Workers' Compensation Plans
The NPR/ProPublica investigation examining workers' compensation continues with a look at an emerging trend: employers opting out of workers' comp altogether.
Jeb Bush's Health Care Plan Would Repeal Obamacare
Jeb Bush unveiled his health care plan Tuesday. What's in it, is it realistic and what does it say about his priorities?
U.S., Russia To Set Up Safety Protocols In Syria
With reports of insurgents in Syria using U.S.-made antitank missiles, it raises the possibility of a proxy war between the U.S. and Russia. David Greene talks to Mary Beth Long, an adviser to NATO.
5 Presidential Candidates Hit Campaign Theme During First Debate
The Democrats running for president appeared in their first official debate Tuesday night in Las Vegas. The candidates pressed many of the same themes they discuss on the campaign trail.