Morning news brief
Seven of Trump's Cabinet nominees face confirmation hearing Wednesday, an update on the latest from the LA-area wildfires, South Korea's impeached President Yoon detained over martial law declaration.
$100,000 Worth Of Burger Patties Stolen In New Jersey
Police say the patties were being stored in a New Jersey shipping yard. Surveillance footage shows a 40-foot refrigerated container holding 3,000 burgers being towed away by a tractor trailer late Monday night.
Paul Ryan Talks About The President's 2014 Budget
The House of Representative Budget Committee chairman Paul Ryan says he sees hope for a bipartisan budget agreement for the first time since President Obama came to office.
Court: Exxon Mobil Guilty In N.H. Contamination Suit
Exxon Mobil has been ordered to pay more than $200 million to clean up groundwater contaminated with the gasoline additive known as MTBE. New Hampshire won the lawsuit in state court. Exxon argues the federal government approved MTBE to reduce air pollution and should be blamed for the consequences.
Tiger At The Masters: The Juncture Of Exhilaration And Peril
When Tiger Woods tees off at Augusta National Golf Club this week, he will have overcome injuries and personal scandal. But commentator Frank Deford wonders whether a Masters win for Woods would be a comeback or his way of getting back at his detractors.
Family In Mali Eats French President's Camel
When French President Francois Hollande came for a visit, Mali's government gave him a camel. Unable to transport the camel home, Hollande left it with a local family who then ate it. Embarrassed officials have promised Hollande a new camel.
Television Is Going To The Dogs
Satellite company DirectTV recently introduced DogTV to its line up. The channel, just for canines, will cost humans $5.99 a month. The programs feature soothing music and animations.
Hugo Chavez's Legacy Looms Over Venezuelan Election
Morning Edition is in Venezuela ahead of Sunday's vote to elect a successor to the late President Hugo Chavez. Interim President Nicolas Maduro is running as Chavez's heir apparent. The opposition candidate is Henrique Capriles.
Immigration Protesters Aim For Rally To Motivate Lawmakers
Thousands of demonstrators backing more generous immigration rules are expected at a big rally on Capitol Hill Wednesday. They're demanding swift action by Congress. But while preliminary agreement has been reached on a range of immigration issues, it could be weeks before a bill appears in the Senate.
Mobile Clinic Looks Out For Detroit's Homeless
A new program in Detroit is targeting chronically homeless people who do not seek out medical help. A mobile medical team visits the homeless on their turf and aggressively follows up with these patients to help get them the medicine and care they need.
Some Public Defenders Warn: 'We Have Nothing Left To Cut'
Around the country, budget cuts are bringing some federal public defenders to the breaking point. "We can't not pay the rent, and ... everything else is personnel. We can't send a computer to court," says Washington, D.C., public defender A.J. Kramer.