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  • Morning news brief
    The accused leaker of some Pentagon documents was caught earlier with classified material. Pakistani forces surround ex-Prime Minister Imran Kahn's home. Montana is the first state to ban TikTok.
  • The former revolutionary stronghold of China's Mao Zedong has become a tourist spot exalting the communist cause. This "Red Army" is actually a team of top Chinese salespeople from Amway, the U.S.-based direct sales company. They have earned a three-day trip to Yan'an, the "Revolutionary Holy Land," as a reward for hitting sales targets.
    China's New Leaders Inherit Country At A Crossroads
    As China approaches a once-in-a-decade leadership transition, fissures in the country's political system are deepening. A scandal involving a top official has left the party reeling, and calls for reforms are mounting steadily. Critics say the communists of today have become what they once opposed.
  • The former revolutionary stronghold of China's Mao Zedong has become a tourist spot exalting the communist cause. This "Red Army" is actually a team of top Chinese salespeople from Amway, the U.S.-based direct sales company. They have earned a three-day trip to Yan'an, the "Revolutionary Holy Land," as a reward for hitting sales targets.
    China's New Leaders Inherit Country At A Crossroads
    As China approaches a once-in-a-decade leadership transition, fissures in the country's political system are deepening. A scandal involving a top official has left the party reeling, and calls for reforms are mounting steadily. Critics say the communists of today have become what they once opposed.
  • Morning news brief
    WHO cautions disease may kill more people in Gaza than combat. The New York Times sues ChatGPT's OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, and 2023 is expected to be the hottest year on record.
  • Your favorite movie might be a red flag. Here's why
  • Republicans Plan To Release Controversial Memo Alleging Surveillance Abuse By FBI
    Tension between President Trump and the FBI is rising with the anticipated release of a GOP authored memo alleging that the FBI improperly used its surveillance authority and is biased in its role in the Russia investigation. FBI director Chris Wray opposes the release, but Trump has said he is certain to make it public.
  • Sara Noghani (left) and Pooya Shahsiah, in their shop, Tehran Collage. Many of their designs feature words from Persian poetry that speak of a new dawn.
    Iranians Wait And Wonder If A New Dawn Is Coming
    NPR's Steve Inskeep profiles three Iranians who discuss their dreams — and hopes that have been dashed previously.
  • Of ferrets, men and bird flu.
    Researchers Find Bird Flu Is Contagious Among Ferrets
    The virus's ability to move between these mammals might not bode well for humans. So far, it appears that H7N9 doesn't pass easily between people, but it could mutate over time and pose more of a threat.
  • Behind The Shortage Of Special Ed Teachers: Long Hours, Crushing Paperwork
    It is getting harder and harder for administrators to find quality special education teachers. That means student needs (and federal laws) are not being met.
  • Former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee speaks during the CNN Democratic presidential debate Tuesday in Las Vegas.
    Fundraising Downers Don't Portend Well For Many Campaigns
    For several White House hopefuls, their third-quarter fundraising numbers didn't bring good news and could be an ominous sign for their future.
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