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Morning News Brief
Federal judge rules an ex-White House counsel must testify in the impeachment probe. Also, the view from Moscow on that inquiry. And, Colombia is entering its sixth day of planned protests.
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What Powers Does Trump Have As Commander In Chief?
What does the forced resignation of Navy Secretary reveal about President Trump's relationship with the military? NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Peter Feaver, a professor at Duke University.
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Show No Signs Of Peaking, U.N. Report Says
The U.N. Environment Program has released its annual Emissions Gap Report. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to international climate policy expert Elliot Diringer about the findings.
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A 'Weak State' Threatens Democracy, William Burns Writes In 'The Atlantic'
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former Deputy Secretary of State William Burns on the threat of what he calls a "weak state" — where institutions of diplomacy are being hollowed out.
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China Wanted A Spy In Australia's Parliament, Reports Say
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks New York Times reporter Jamie Tarabay, who's based in Sidney, about an alleged plot by a Chinese espionage ring to install an agent for Beijing in Australia's parliament.
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Leaked Documents Offer A Peek Inside China's Detention Of Uighurs
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to China expert Adrian Zenz about the documents which provide a look at the Chinese government's crackdown on ethnic minorities in the country's Xinjiang province.
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London Officials Deal A Blow To Ride-Hailing Company Uber
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to CNN's Hadas Gold about London officials failing to extend Uber's operating license. Regulators said the company's poor track record put passengers at risk.
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SEAL Case Triggers Power Struggle Between Navy, President Trump
Richard V. Spencer has been terminated as secretary of the Navy, after his handling of the case of a Navy SEAL accused of war crimes came under rebuke by the defense secretary.
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Florida Dog Drives In Circles For 90 Minutes
A man in Port Saint Lucie, Fla., left his dog Max alone in the car. Max kicked the car into reverse, causing it to drive backwards. The car drove in circles until it eventually hit a mailbox.
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Fox Anchor Nick Vasos' Sick Day Email Goes Viral
Vasos is an anchor at Fox 4 in Kansas City, Mo. He tried to email his boss to ask about a sick day and inadvertently mailed the entire company, which owns almost 200 stations across America.
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Morning News Brief
The Navy secretary is forced out over a SEAL case. Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is officially running for president. And, Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement gains in regional elections.
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Katyal Lays Out Legal Argument to Impeach Trump In New Book
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to former acting solicitor general Neal Katyal about his book: "Impeach: The Case Against Donald Trump."