Morning Edition Saturday, the 17th of January

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At the top of the news, Fewer kids are vaccinated this year despite ‘super flu’ surging through communities.

Also in the digest... Brain, George Clooney, and James Fallows.

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Lead Stories
National
Lamar Odom arrested in Las Vegas for DUI
Kurt Couchman
National debt is already killing the American Dream, says top economist—and it might push the U.S. into an outright depression
Laura Loomer
‘What an unfortunate day to have ears’ Donald Trump calls Laura Loomer ‘honey,’ tells everyone ‘she can be a little nasty’
World
Macron: ‘No amount of intimidation’ will change EU nations’ course on Greenland
World
Somali businesses struggle during the Minneapolis ICE crackdown
Politics
Trump adviser LaCivita and The Daily Beast settle defamation suit
Donald Trump
Active-duty Army troops prepare for Minnesota deployment, defense officials say: reports
National
Prince Harry v the Daily Mail: high-stakes trial could have profound effects on UK media
World
Ukraine war briefing: Czechs offer drone-hunting jets as Zelenskyy flags air defence shortages
Politics
Federal judge bars ICE from retaliating against protesters in Minnesota
Sport
New York Giants hire ‘honored’ Harbaugh as coach on five-year deal
World
Man accused of aiming laser at Trump helicopter acquitted in 35 minutes
World
Trump says he’ll sue JPMorgan Chase for allegedly cutting him off after US Capitol riot
World
ICE agent threw tear gas canister under a family’s SUV, leaving infant in need of hopsital treatment
Crystal Royster
Michigan girl not allowed to participate in school play. So her mom called in a bomb threat
World
New Jersey mayor told cops to keep Black people out of his town, according to lawsuit from the state
World
Trump threatens 25% tariff on European allies until Denmark sells Greenland to US
National
Parents charged after baby found covered in roaches despite mother’s ‘protective’ circle of Raid, police say
World
‘You don’t want this smoke’: US sheriff reflects on her viral remarks about ICE
World
Trump campaign manager quietly drops defamation suit against the Daily Beast