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.
Getting There Is Half The Fun
Two boys in Russia managed to tunnel out of their kindergarten playground — they wanted to buy a car. And in New York City, Matthew Ahn set a speed record for traveling to every subway station.
Mayor In England Encourages Bristol Residents To Take In Refugees
Renee Montagne talks to Mayor George Ferguson of Bristol, England, who has offered to share his home with Syrian refugees. He did the same thing years ago for refugees from Uganda.
Ohio Town Welcomes Refugees, Puts Together A Good Soccer Team
A high school soccer team in Akron, Ohio, seems far away from the world's migrant crisis. That team is made up of refugees, and while they don't speak the same language, the team is getting noticed.
Judge: Costco Sold Counterfeit Tiffany Engagement Rings
Tiffany said the rings Costco was selling were counterfeits. The judge agreed, rejecting claims that Tiffany has become just a generic word for a ring setting.
Science Sticks Its Neck Out For Brontosaurus
A new study suggests that the long-defunct Brontosaurus should be back on the books. Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne explain.
Russia Denies It Plans To Take Part In Syria's Military Operations
Russia answered allegations about its aid to Syrian President Assad. President Putin confirmed he is providing military aid to Assad, but said "it's too early" to talk about a wider role in the war.
Thai Police Arrest Another Suspect In Bombing
Thai police have arrested a second foreign suspect in the country's deadliest bombing. They don't know if he's the yellow-shirted man seen leaving a backpack at the scene on the day of the bombing.
Turkish Authorities Arrest British Journalists On Terrorism Charges
A Turkish court has charged two British journalists working for VICE News with "aiding a terrorist organization." Steve Inskeep talks to Kevin Sutcliffe, head of Europe programming at VICE Media.
