Morning news brief
EU leaders to hold emergency meeting on Ukraine support and Russian threats, Trump grants automakers one-month reprieve from tariffs, nearly 6,000 USDA workers fired by Trump ordered back to work.
U.S. Defense Secretary Makes Unannounced Visit To Iraq
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter makes a surprise visit to Iraq, where U.S. and Iraqi forces have been preparing to launch an offensive against Islamic State forces.
Anthem To Buy Health Insurance Rival Cigna
The $48 billion deal would create the nation's largest health insurer by enrollment.
Trapped Under A Car, A Women Is Saved By A Crowd
The women motorcyclist became trapped under the vehicle in an accident. Passers-by and emergency responders literally took matters into their hands and lifted the car, freeing the woman.
The Financial Times, A Newspaper Success Story, Is Sold For $1.3 Billion
One of the world's oldest and most famous newspapers is changing hands. The Financial Times, based in London, will be sold to Nikkei Inc. of Japan for $1.3 billion dollars.
Baseball Writer To Be Honored By Hall Of Fame, But He's Out Of A Job
Baseball writer Tom Gage is being honored by the Hall of Fame for his long and illustrious career at The Detroit News. But he didn't leave his beat voluntarily. He recently lost his job at the paper.
A New York Hotel Room For Under $100. Yeah, There's A Catch.
It's not really hotel. It's a van, parked on the East River. But it's cheap.
'Southpaw' Throws Some Familiar Punches
The Los Angeles Times and Morning Edition film critic, Kenneth Turan, reviews "Southpaw," a new movie about a boxing champion starring Jake Gyllenhaal and directed by Antoine Fuqua.
For More Than 30 Years, Comics Flock To Montreal Every July
Montreal is home to the biggest and oldest international comedy festival in the world. Dave Chappelle, Mike Myers, Wanda Sykes and Kevin Hart are among the performers this year.
