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Constitutional scholar discusses Colorado ruling baaring Trump from primary ballot
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Colorado's high court barred Donald Trump from the primary ballot under the Constitution's insurrection clause. A Martinez asks constitutional scholar Kim Wehle about the historic ruling.
Morning news brief
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Colorado Supreme Court says Trump ineligible to become president again after engaging in insurrection. The latest on the Israel-Hamas war. Millions of Congolese head to polls to elect new president.
How a patent dispute is affecting Apple customers
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
NPR's A Martinez speaks with analyst Philip Elmer-DeWitt about a patent dispute that has Apple taking its latest smartwatches off the shelves, as well as how it affects consumers.
Scientists for the first time used a laser to send HD video from deep space to Earth
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
For the first time, NASA scientists used a laser to send a high-definition video from a deep space spacecraft 19 million miles away back to Earth. On the video is a cat chasing a laser.
Thank your ancestors if you're an early riser, say scientists
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Are you an early riser? If so, you might have Neanderthal ancestors.
Advocates say new Texas border law could lead to more racial profiling
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill creating stiff penalties for those who illegally cross the Texas-Mexico border. Advocates worry the measure will lead to more racial profiling and abuses of power.
How the watermelon became a symbol of Palestinian resistance
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
The watermelon has long been a symbol of Palestinian resistance and solidarity. Now the symbol is having a resurgence on social media as the Israel-Hamas war continues.
What the takeover of U.S. Steel means for American jobs
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
NPR's A Martinez talks with Rutgers economics professor Tom Prusa {PROO-shuh} about the takeover of U.S. Steel and what it means for American jobs.
Morning news brief
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Advocates say new Texas law making it a state crime to illegally cross the border is unconstitutional. U.S. sending naval task force to the Red Sea. Vatican allows priests to bless same-sex couples.
A vase purchased for $3.99 sold for more than $100,000 at auction
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
A person bought a glass vase for $3.99 at a Goodwill in Richmond, Va., and then learned it was crafted by a famous Italian glass designer Carlo Scarpa. At auction, it went for more than $100,000.
What's behind the attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea?
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Houthi rebels based in Yemen are attacking vessels sailing to and from the Suez Canal. Now, the U.S. and several allies are sending a naval task force to the Red Sea to thwart the attacks.
Florida GOP suspends chairman and calls for resignation amid rape allegation
Monday, December 18, 2023
The Florida Republican Party has suspended its chairman and called for his resignation as police investigate a rape accusation against him. Christian Ziegler denies wrongdoing.
A Kentucky family found a baby owl in their Christmas tree
Monday, December 18, 2023
A family in Kentucky completely missed the baby owl in their Christmas tree. The little owl had been there, unnoticed for four days. It was released and hopefully found another tree to call home.
Morning news brief
Monday, December 18, 2023
The latest on the Israel-Hamas war. As lawmakers negotiate border policy, the GOP makes immigration the focus. Hong Kong media tycoon and democracy activist Jimmy Lai goes on trial.
Two states are filing lawsuits to curtail the activities of a neo-Nazi organization
Monday, December 18, 2023
Attorneys general in Massachusetts and New Hampshire are fighting to curtail the increasingly public activities of the neo-Nazi organization NSC-131.
N.J. family reads messages they wrote to themselves years ago as holiday tradition
Monday, December 18, 2023
A family in New Jersey observes the holidays by reading messages they wrote to themselves years ago, reminding them of how they celebrated the holidays in years past.
Shipping is under attack in the Red Sea
Monday, December 18, 2023
Houthi rebels have been attacking ships sailing to and from the Suez Canal. NPR's A Martinez speaks to Martin Kröger of the German Shipowners' Association about threats to Red Sea shipping.
NPR's Books We Love includes titles that makes us laugh
Friday, December 01, 2023
NPR's Books We Love guide is available at NPR.org — it's an annual roundup of NPR staff and critics' favorite books of 2023. There are a number of funny books that made this year's list.
After NATO meeting, Secretary of State Blinken will head to the Middle East
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Blinken will make his third trip to the region since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7. Before that he'll be at NATO headquarters in Brussels to reaffirm support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Morning news brief
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Secretary of State Blinken will head to the Middle East again. President Biden to tout clean energy jobs in Colorado. How the U.S. will be impacted if global warming goes beyond 1.5 degrees Celsius.