Morning news brief

New Orleans’ Bourbon Street reopens as the attack investigation goes on. Congress readies for a House speaker vote. Golan Heights villagers say homes were raided during an Israeli security operation. Source link

Morning news brief

Former President Jimmy Carter dies at the age of 100. High-ranking Syrian official makes unprecedented comments about relations with Israel. South Korea mourns victims of deadly aviation disaster. Source link

Ship linked to Russia is suspected of cutting major cables between Finland and Estonia : NPR

NATO chief Mark Rutte has assured Finland and Estonia of added military support after a ship linked to Russia is suspected of severing major cables between the two countries. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: NATO chief Mark Rutte has assured Finland and Estonia of added military support after a ship linked to Russia is suspected of severing … Read more

The World's Largest River is Running Low (Encore)

The region drained by the Amazon River, including the Amazon Rainforest, is in the second year of a punishing drought. That has lead to the lowest water levels in more than 100 years for the Amazon and its major tributaries. Millions of people and an array of wildlife depend on those quickly disappearing waters. In … Read more

Morning news brief

Russia launches Christmas Day attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, Honda and Nissan are in merger talks, and Nigeria’s president defends economic reforms despite worsening crisis. Source link