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.
China Warns Against Excessive Gift Giving
China issued a warning about mooncakes — round pastries traditionally exchanged during an Autumn festival. Media have been directed to avoid ads which use "extravagant wording" to sell pastries.
New England Patriots Fan Antagonizes NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell
Richard Pate has again hired a plane with a banner to fly over Goodell's summer home in Maine. After a judge threw out Tom Brady's suspension, the banner read: Roger G, feeling a little deflated?
Syrian Refugee Reflects On His Arduous Journey To Germany
The flood of Syrian refugees into Germany has offered a tableau of misery, desperation and ultimately joy. Renee Montagne talks to Syrian refugee Ahmad Akkad about his journey from Turkey to Germany.
Roundup: Where Do U.S. Lawmakers Stand On The Iran Nuclear Deal?
As Congress will be voting on the nuclear deal with Iran in the coming days, Morning Edition highlights lawmakers who have announced how they will vote on the deal.
Historian Elizabeth Archibald Examines Travel Tips From Medieval Times
In The Washington Post, Elizabeth Archibald writes not much has changed. Like now, travelers back then were concerned about: getting along with others despite the "stupidities" of fellow companions.
Unbeknownst To His Family, Virginia High School Student Recruited For ISIS
Renee Montagne talks to Andrew McCabe of the FBI about the case of the 17-year-old Virginia student, who was sentenced to 11 years in a federal prison for aiding the Islmaic Sate, also known as ISIS.
Hard Evidence: Teachers' Unconscious Biases Contribute To Gender Disparity
Girls often outperform boys in science and math at an early age but are less likely to choose tough courses in high school. An Israeli experiment demonstrates how biases of teachers affect students.
