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The top local stories this morning from KERA News:The Dallas City Council will vote at the end of the month on regulations for dockless bike-share…

Yanghee Lee, the U.N. special rapporteur on Myanmar, pictured on March 11.

U.N. Investigator Reports Possible New War Crimes In Myanmar

Yanghee Lee, the U.N. special rapporteur on Myanmar, spoke of civilians being detained, interrogated and dying in the custody of Myanmar's military.

Why is the U.S. pulling out of 31 U.N. groups? And what's the impact?

The Trump administration is withdrawing from 66 global groups, including U.N. entities that focus on climate and health issues.

U.N. Millennium Summit

Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Ted Clark about the United Nations Millennium Summit. The conference promises to be the largest summit ever held.

Syrian refugees break their fast outside their tent at a Syrian refugee camp in Marj, Lebanon, on June 29. The World Food Program says it has suspended a food voucher program serving more than 1.7 million Syrian refugees because of a funding crisis.

U.N. Agency Suspends Food Aid For 1.7 Million Syrian Refugees

The World Food Program says it needs $64 million immediately to continue a voucher program that allows refugees in countries bordering Syria to buy food in local shops.

The U.S. has a plan for getting food into Gaza. Top aid groups object to the idea

The proposed solution would only provide food and aid to around 60 percent of Gaza's civilians initially, according to a copy of the proposal reviewed by NPR.

The top local stories this morning from KERA News:Officials from Immigration and Customs Enforcement say agents detained more than 50 people over the…

Tiny spuds decked out with cheese fondue sauce and a sprinkling of broccoli shavings at a dinner sponsored by the U.S. Potato Board.

Hot Or Not? Potato Board Tries To Un-Dud The Spud

Potato consumption has been slipping due to renewed concerns among some Americans about eating too many carbohydrates. Now the U.S. Potato Board hopes it can recast the potato as a glamorous, nutritious vegetable.

Because of the coronavirus, mail volume is down, and the U.S. Postal Service says it may run out of money by this summer.

You've Got Less Mail: The Postal Service Is Suffering Amid The Coronavirus

Mail volume is way down, and the U.S. Postal Service is running out of cash. Advocates want Congress to provide additional funding in the next rescue package.

U.N. Mediator Tries To Revive Cease-Fire In Syria As Fighting Intensifies

The U.N. mediator in the Syrian peace efforts is in Russia to discuss how to revive and strengthen the cessation of hostilities. The talks come amid an upsurge of violence in Syria.

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