Obama On Russian Hacking: 'We Need To Take Action. And We Will' Plus 4 More Stories

Top stories for Friday, December 16, 2016 [NPR] [View this email in your browser] [NPR News] Politics [Obama On Russian Hacking: 'We Need To Take Action. And We Will'] President Obama tells NPR in a new interview that the U.S. response to Russia's attempted interference in the 2016 election may be both "explicit" and not. [Read this story] The Two-Way [Evacuation Of East Aleppo Brought To A Halt After One Day] Thousands of civilians and dozens of wounded people have been evacuated from the small section of Aleppo still controlled by surrendering rebels. But now the movement out of the city has stopped. [Read this story] Goats and Soda [Amid Growing Unrest, South Sudan Kicks Out Aid Workers] At a time when South Sudanese need aid more than ever, staffers from one of the biggest humanitarian groups in the country were expelled — with no explanation. [Read this story] The Two-Way [Corpus Christi, Texas, Identifies Contaminant As Tap Water Ban Remains For Many] Local officials say an asphalt emulsifier entered the city's water system. Some areas have been cleared to use tap water; other residents are still warned to rely entirely on bottled water. [Read this story] The Two-Way [Tickled Pink: Scientists Have Determined What A Happy Rat Looks Like] By tickling rats and then photographing them, researchers found that a rat's ears are more pinkish and are positioned at a more relaxed angle when it is experiencing positive emotions. [Read this story] NPR | 1111 N. Capitol St. NE | Washington, DC 20002 | [Privacy Policy] This message was sent to {EMAIL} based on your NPR email subscriptions. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you may [unsubscribe] at any time. [NPR]