House Committee Approves Impeachment Charges; U.K. Election Results; Greta Claps Back At Trump

Plus, Major League Baseball dropped marijuana from its “drugs of abuse” list. by Korva Coleman and Jill Hudson First Up [House Democratic leaders announced articles of impeachment against President Trump on Tuesday.]( Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Here's what we're following today. The House Judiciary Committee approved two articles of impeachment against President Trump – for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Both were [approved on party-line votes]( — 23-17. The committee sent the resolution to the full House for a vote on Wednesday. China and the United States have agreed on what has been called the first phase of a trade deal. President Trump has given his blessing to a tentative deal that will avert tariffs on [$160 billion of imports]( of goods from China. The tariffs had been set to begin on Sunday. Voters in the United Kingdom have given Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party its biggest majority in 30 years. The win all but ensures [the United Kingdom will leave the European Union]( in January. A team of New Zealand police and military specialists on Friday recovered the bodies of six victims killed by this week’s volcanic eruption on White Island that injured dozens more. [Two more people remain missing]( and searchers plan to return as soon as it’s safe. --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Today's Listens Starting a family can be an “act of hope.” [Edward Kibblewhite and his daughter, Jessica, at StoryCorps in Chicago in October 2018.]( Rocio Santos/StoryCorps Jessica Kibblewhite wonders whether it makes sense to bring a child into a world that seems broken and scary. At StoryCorps, her dad helps her find clarity with advice about humanity. ([Listening time, 2:44]( The lawyer at the center of the Ukraine affair. Rudy Giuliani was once known affectionately as “America’s mayor,” but his work as President Trump’s personal attorney and chief defender has made him a polarizing figure. Yet many former colleagues say Giuliani has hardly changed since his early lawyer days in the 1970s. ([Listening time, 11:14]( --------------------------------------------------------------- The Daily Good Five tips to help reduce food waste. [Lual Mayen, CEO of Junub Games.]( Lindsey Balbierz for NPR Food waste is a huge problem in the United States. Up to 40% of the food that’s produced doesn’t even reach our mouths — enough to fill Chicago’s tallest skyscraper 44 times a year. [There is good news]( Each of us can help solve it. --------------------------------------------------------------- The Picture Show The poetry of prison. [For the first time, Carolyn saw her granddaughter and great granddaughter. "Four generations restored," Carolyn said.]( Morgan Hornsby Oklahoma had the highest incarceration rate in the country in 2018. One photographer partnered with Poetic Justice, an Oklahoma nonprofit that offers writing workshops to help incarcerated women find a voice, hope and power to change. Her photos are a visual compliment to the [women’s prose about their experiences in prison](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Before You Go [Clockwise: Watchmen, Russian Doll, Los Espookys, The Crown, When They See Us and Documentary Now! made NPR critics' list of the best television of 2019.]( Mark Hill/HBO, Netflix, HBO, Sophie Mutevelian/Netflix, Atsushi Nishijima/Netflix, Rhys Thomas/IFC - NPR’s TV critics and Pop Culture Happy Hour hosts pick [19 of their favorite television and streaming series]( of the year. - Major League Baseball dropped marijuana from its “drugs of abuse” list and will start [testing for cocaine and opioids](. - After President Trump mocked her in a tweet, environmental activist [Greta Thunberg]( slyly incorporated his jab into her Twitter description. - It’s here! The first trailer for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s [In The Heights]( is out. Pocket Casts App, Now Free Podcast lovers, rejoice! The Pocket Casts app delivers a simple but powerful experience for listening, search and discovery. And now it’s free. Download now at [PocketCasts.com]( or find it in the Apple App or Google Play stores. --------------------------------------------------------------- What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: [dailynewsletter@npr.org](mailto:dailynewsletter@npr.org?subject=Newsletter%20Feedback) Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can [sign up here](. Looking for more great content? [Check out all of our newsletter offerings]( — including Music, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Daily News emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy](