Trump's Fate Now In Senate's Hands; App To Fight Cybercrime; Space Mice

Plus, a $25,000 Amtrak charge to accommodate passengers' wheelchairs.

Stories And Podcasts You May Have Missed Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images It costs just $16 to buy a one-way ticket on the Amtrak train from Chicago to Bloomington, Ill., unless you're the two people who use wheelchairs and tried to buy tickets recently. They were told their tickets will cost not $16 — but $25,000. In a response to the Senate's formal impeachment trial summons, President Trump's legal team called the House impeachment process "highly partisan and reckless." The House impeachment managers also responded, calling the president's actions the "Framers' worst nightmare." The NPR Politics team outlines how the trial,  which begins Tuesday, will work. Would you recognize the signs that your body is going through the big hormonal changes that lead to menopause? Here's what to look for — and what you can do about it. She calls herself a "losing lawyer," losing case after case, defending Palestinian suspects in Israeli courts for nearly five decades. Gender politics was one of the heated topics at the latest Democratic presidential debate. Listen to the NPR Politics team discuss whether a woman can beat President Trump in 2020.  Newsletter continues after sponsor message Our Picture Show Pick Verónica G. Cárdenas for NPR The 110 miles of proposed border wall in Texas could quickly turn a wildlife refuge into a “tragic situation.” The wall would run through the 40-year-old Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge, and residents fear the construction will significantly harm newly restored populations of deer, native plants and cougars. Listen Up Barrett Emke for NPR More people are able to afford the perks of concierge medicine — meaning longer appointment times and easier access to doctors. But the concierge model isn't set up to become widespread. (Listening time, 6:39 or read the story) Local police often don't feel equipped to investigate cybercrime. Now there's an app that can teach officers about the mysterious worlds of phone spoofers, cryptocurrencies and hijacked cellphone numbers. (Listening time, 8:02 or read the story) The Trump administration has placed layers of tough sanctions on Iran for years, but they have yet to bring the country’s economy to its knees. (Listening time, 3:55 or read the story) Animal House Christina Hansen Wheat Your dog’s willingness to play fetch may be a leftover trait from their wolf ancestors. This surprising discovery may point to a better understanding of how these large predators became our best friends. Forty mice spent more than a month on the International Space Station as part of testing of new approaches to strengthen muscle and bone in near zero gravity.  — By Suzette Lohmeyer and Claire Wallace Listen to your favorite NPR Member station live on your Alexa or Google Home device. Just tell your smart speaker to,  “Play NPR.” What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback:  bestofnpr@npr.org 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 Daily News, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Best of NPR emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy