Morning News Brief
EPA chief Scott Pruitt resigns amid ethics questions. And U.S. tariffs are imposed on $34 billion worth of Chinese imports and China retaliates.
View Of Rebel-Held Areas Of Yemen From ‘PBS NewsHour’
Steve Inskeep talks to Jane Ferguson of PBS NewsHour about her reporting trip to rebel-held territories in Yemen. Few journalists have accessed the areas since the start of the 2015 civil war.
Thai Diver Dies While On Cave Rescue Mission
A former diver with an elite Thai navy unit has died while taking part in operations to rescue 12 boys and their soccer coach who have been trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand.
China Responds After U.S. Follows Through On Tariff Threat
The Trump administration’s first tariffs hit $34 billion of Chinese imports on Friday. Beijing retaliated. Noel King talks to Jeremy Haft, author of Unmade in China to discuss what is next.
Pompeo Visits North Korea Amid Doubts Pyongyang Will Denuclearize
Steve Inskeep talks to Sue Mi Terry, Korea analyst for the Center for Strategic and International studies, about the secretary of State’s trip to North Korea to continue talks about denuclearization.
Trade Dispute Grows Between The U.S. And China
The U.S. imposed tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese goods. China responded by doing the same — beginning what many say is a crippling trade war between the world’s two largest economies.
Meme Goals: Brazil’s Star Neymar Is On A Roll At The World Cup
The Brazilian soccer player is the focus of an onslaught of mockery for his habit of hurling himself to the ground and rolling to cry foul. But some Brazilians have come to his defense.
Japan Executes Cult Leader Responsible For 1995 Sarin Gas Attack On Tokyo Subway
Asahara, the leader of the Aum Shinrikyo doomsday cult, was hanged after being sentenced to death in 2004. Six of his followers were also put to death.
Thai Diver Dies During Cave Rescue Operations
A former member of an elite Thai navy unit died while returning from placing oxygen canisters in the cave where 12 boys and their coach have been trapped.
At Least 19 Dead, 40 Injured In Firework Workshop Explosion In Mexico
Officials said paramedics and other emergency responders were at the scene of the first explosion caused by an ignited powder keg on Thursday, when a second blast went off.
At Least 24 Dead In Fireworks Workshop Explosion In Mexico
Officials said paramedics and other emergency responders were at the scene of the first explosion caused by an ignited powder keg on Thursday, when a second blast went off.
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