Morning news brief from NPR Rob Schmitz
Hunter Biden is found guilty on all counts in gun case. House to vote on a resolution to hold Attorney General Garland in contempt of Congress. A check on the Fed’s campaign to curb inflation. Read More
June 2024
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Sam Brown wins Nevada’s Republican Senate Primary to challenge Democrat Jacky Rosen from NPR Paul Boger
This year’s U.S. Senate race in Nevada is expected to be one of the country’s most competitive congressional contests this fall. It could decide which party controls the Senate. Read More
Can the tech industry solve child care problems? Some companies are betting on it from NPR Andrea Hsu
A tech company out of San Diego is working to solve the vexing problem that is child care, by creating a platform where employers, working parents and child care providers can connect and transact. Read More
Southern Baptist Convention set to vote on whether to ban female pastors from NPR Steve Inskeep
A change to the constitution of the Southern Baptist Convention could mark the end of women serving in pastoral roles. Read More
How to be a cricket fan when you’re new to the sport from NPR Omkar Khandekar
The U.S. men’s team plays India in the T20 World Cup in suburban New York City. India advancing in the tournament is normal, but for the U.S. team it’s unexpected. It has already beat Pakistan. Read More
President Biden shows support for his son Hunter after being convicted in gun case from NPR Ryan Lucas
President Biden made a quick trip to Delaware after his son Hunter was convicted of felony gun charges. It’s not clear whether Hunter Biden will appeal the conviction, or when sentencing will occur. Read More
A check on inflation and whether interest rates could be lowered from NPR Scott Horsley
The Labor Department reports Wednesday on what happened with inflation last month. Later, the Federal Reserve will provide an updated forecast of where interest rates are going. Read More
A jet missing since 1971 has been found at the bottom of Vermont’s Lake Champlain from NPR The Associated Press
The corporate jet disappeared shortly after departing the Burlington airport for Providence, R.I., on Jan. 27, 1971. At least 17 searches since then had turned up nothing. (Image credit: Courtesy Garry Kozak) Read More
Despite women-only cars, Mexico City’s metro still has a gender violence crisis from NPR Sara Messinger
Nine out of 10 women who’ve ridden Mexico City’s public metro system claim to have been victims of sexual harassment despite cars that are reserved only for women and children. (Image credit: Sara Messinger) Read More
French singer Françoise Hardy has died at 80 from NPR Ayana Archie
Hardy was diagnosed with lymphatic cancer in 2004, and also had laryngeal cancer. (Image credit: Jacques Brinon) Read More