Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Might Not Benefit Alabama Much
One thing President-elect Donald Trump says he’ll do in office is push for a huge infrastructure package. That sounds like good news for Alabama, which has numerous miles of highways, bridges and roads that need serious repair. But Trump’s efforts might not be as beneficial to Alabama as you might think. We talk about why in this week’s Magic City Marketplace.
Air Canada suspends restart plans after union defies return to work order
Air Canada will resume flights Monday evening, claiming the union illegally directed flight attendants to defy a return-to-work order.
After meeting Putin, Trump changes his position on the need for a ceasefire
When President Trump was flying to Alaska to meet Vladimir Putin, he said the goal was a ceasefire. But after they talked, Trump aligned himself with Putin and downplayed the need for a truce.
One neurosurgeon, 8 million patients
Alieu Kamara is the first and only neurosurgeon in Sierra Leone. "Before Dr. Kamara, there was no hope," said professor Kehinde Oluwadiya of the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospital Complex.
Sunday Puzzle: Dressed to the rhymes
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz and NEPM listener Alison Triebwasser of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts.
Hurricane Erin downgraded to Category 3 storm
Heavy rain is still expected across the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, with rainfall of up to 8 inches in some areas.
European leaders to join Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for White House meeting with Trump
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte are among those expected to attend.
