Noel King

Stories

• Morning News Brief

  The Afghan government has fallen and the Taliban are in control. The U.S. races to process special visas for Afghan contractors. The death toll from the earthquake in Haiti continues to rise.

  Aug 16, 2021 at 2:04 am

• New York Is About To Get Its First Female Governor Kathy Hochul

  Gov. Andrew Cuomo will leave office in two weeks after an investigation found he sexually harassed 11 women. Cuomo said the transition for Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul to take over "must be seamless."

  Aug 11, 2021 at 4:13 am

• How Climate Change Is Driving Extreme Weather

  Weather-wise, it's been a disastrous summer. Scientists say climate change is driving deadly weather disasters around the world, as hotter temperatures produce deeper droughts and heavier rains.

  Jul 29, 2021 at 2:09 am

• As The Delta Variant Rages, Calls Grow For Vaccine Mandates

  An increasing number of cities, states, counties and hospitals are making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory. But not all health care workers are on board.

  Jul 27, 2021 at 4:19 am

• Olympic Spotlight: U.S. Women Participate In Gymnastics Team Final

  The U.S. women's gymnastics team hasn't lost an Olympic or world championship since 2011. But that may change at the Tokyo Olympics. During qualifying, the squad did not look as sharp as usual.

  Jul 27, 2021 at 2:07 am

• Morning News Brief

  A House select committee opens its probe into the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Vaccination mandates take shape across the U.S. A federal opioid trial in West Virginia goes to closing arguments.

  Jul 27, 2021 at 2:07 am

• Pentagon Chief To Visit Regions In Southeast Asia That Are Potential Flashpoints

  Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is traveling to Southeast Asia, the first Cabinet secretary to do so since President Biden took office. The trip comes at a time of growing tension with China.

  Jul 26, 2021 at 2:00 am

• The Afghan Government Retains Significant Military Capabilities, CIA Chief Says

  In an exclusive NPR interview, CIA Director William Burns addresses Taliban advances in Afghanistan, and what U.S. intelligence can do once the U.S. military is gone.

  Jul 23, 2021 at 4:16 am

• Morning News Brief

  As the security situation devolves, the CIA will remain in Afghanistan to gather intelligence. There's a funeral mass for Haiti's assassinated president. Also on Friday, the Olympics officially begin.

  Jul 23, 2021 at 2:10 am

• A New Season Begins For The Much-Loved Sitcom 'Ted Lasso'

  Emmy-nominated Ted Lasso begins its second season on Friday. Does it live up to Season One's hype?

  Jul 23, 2021 at 2:10 am