Morning news brief
World waits for Moscow response to ceasefire offer the U.S. brokered with Ukraine, EPA announces dozens of regulations it plans to target, Iran rebuffs Trump hopes on starting nuclear talks.
U.S.-Backed Syrian Rebels Receive Influx Of Weapons
The war in Syria could be edging toward an all-out proxy war between the U.S. and Russia. That's according to an article co-authored by Anne Barnard, the Beirut Bureau Chief for The New York Times.
Koch Political Network Takes A Deep Dive Into Community Organizing
The political network headed by David and Charles Koch is known for aggressive ads. But its grassroots work in communities across the country is seeking political change long after the campaign ends.
2015 Nobel Prize In Economics Goes To Princeton Professor
Angus Deaton is the winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Science. His studies touch on consumption, poverty and welfare. He is a dual citizen of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Officer Acted 'Reasonably' In Shooting Of Tamir Rice, 2 Experts Say
The reports released in Cleveland find a white police officer acted within reason in the shooting death of Tamir Rice in 2014. Rice was fatally shot after his toy gun was mistaken for a weapon.
Politics In The News
The race for House speaker took an unexpected turn late last week when leading candidate, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy withdrew his name. That threw the House GOP into a leadership crisis.
TV Series Review: 'Fargo' Returns To FX
FX's TV adaptation of Fargo returns for a second season Monday night. Our critic says the new episodes are a quirky, creative reinvention that improves on an already stellar show.
Downtown LA Becomes A Popular Place To Buy A Condo
Los Angeles has been known mostly as a place to work, but the number of residents has more than tripled since 2000. Developers can't build condos fast enough while many offices sit empty.
Critics Say Women Are Neglected By Black Lives Matter Campaign
The Black Lives Matter movement has been critical in making police brutality against African-Americans a national issue. There are concerns, however, that stories of female victims are left out.