Morning news brief
Trump says U.S. should take ownership of Gaza, U.S. sends first planeload of migrants to holding facility at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba, Trump administration puts all USAID workers on leave.
Falcon Has Surgery To Remove Cataracts
A 4-year-old falcon in New Hampshire underwent eye surgery to remove cataracts and has received new synthetic lenses. It appears the surgery was successful.
Habit-Breaking Wristband Is A Shocker
The Pavlok electric shock bracelet is connected to a smartphone, and it is supposed to shock you if you do something forbidden like watching TV.
Study: Standing Desks Are More Beneficial To Students
Old school teachers used to punish students by making them stand at their desks. Now, researchers are prescribing it for every student in the school.
Could ISIS Threats Cause Israel To Partner With Arab Nations?
Could separate threats from Islamic State militants and Iran forge a path to peace between Israel and the Palestinians? Steve Inskeep talks to Lina Khatib, director of the Carnegie Middle East Center.
Achy Feet Rejoice! Designers Are Showing Flats For Spring
Audie Cornish talks to Sally Singer of Vogue.com about the latest from the world's runways. She's been attending Fashion Weeks in New York, Milan, Paris and London.
Health Officials Trace Travels Of First Ebola Patient In U.S.
The man was infected in Liberia but didn't develop symptoms until about 4 days after arriving in Dallas. His case raises concerns about how prepared airports and airlines are to handle the disease.
Suspect's Cologne Gives Him Away To Police K-9 Unit
Police near Albany, Ore., lost an ex-con in a high-speed chase. In the end, vanity — as well as a K-9 unit — was his undoing. It was dark, but a strong scent wafted through the morning air.
Netanyahu Defends Plan for Jewish Homes in East Jerusalem
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting the U.S. Steve Inskeep talks to the Israeli leader about new Jewish housing in East Jerusalem, the recent war in Gaza and other regional issues.
U.S. Liberian Communities Face A New Set Of Worries
Liberians in the Dallas area have been joining together as their home country struggles with Ebola. A man in Dallas is the first Ebola case confirmed in the U.S. He had recently traveled to Liberia.
