US-Iran Talks, Texas ICE Shooting Trial, Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies At 84

Ladies and gentlemen, with a call to action, Leila Fuddle. Good morning, Up First listeners. In a world that changes fast, staying informed really matters. Follow-up first on your podcast app so the day's top stories are waiting for you when you wake up. The US and Iran negotiate in Geneva today over Iran's nuclear program and possibly much more. The Trump administration keeps building up military assets in the region. What happens if talks fall apart? I'm Stephen Skipp with Leila Fazl, and this is up first from NPR News. Nine people go to trial today over a nonfatal shooting outside an ICE detention center in Texas. Defendants say a protest got out of control while prosecutors label it terrorism. The administration is going to go to great lengths to paint a picture of any far left perceived violence as being Antifa oriented. And reverend Jesse Jackson has died at 84. His significant legacy carried the message of the civil rights movement from the streets to the national political stage. Stay with us. We'll give you the news you need to start your day. This message comes from Wise, the app for international people using money around the globe. You can send, spend, and receive in up to 40 currencies with only a few simple taps. Be smart. Get wise. Download the Wyze app today or visit wise.com. T's and c's apply. This message comes from Mint Mobile. This holiday season, stop overpaying for wireless and switch to Mint. Shop 50% off unlimited plans at mintmobile.com/switch. Limited time offer, upfront payment of $45 for three months, $90 for six months, or $180 for twelve months. Taxes and fees extra. Initial plan term only. Above 35 gigabytes. Network may slow when busy. Capable device required. Availability, speed, and coverage varies. See mintmobile.com. Support for NPR and the following message come from the Lemelson Foundation, dedicated to improving lives through invention, innovation, and climate action. This message comes from Mint Mobile. Starting at $15 a month, make the switch at mintmobile.com/switch. $45 upfront payment for three months. Five gigabyte plan equivalent to $15 a month. Taxes and fees extra. First three months only. See terms. Representatives from The US and Iran negotiated for more than three hours in Geneva today. This is the second time in as many weeks that the two sides discussed limiting Iran's nuclear program. The US has wanted concessions from Iran beyond that nuclear program, and its ally Israel wants a lot more. Americans have paired the talks with a threat positioning military force in the region. NPR's international affairs correspondent, Jackie Northam, is following these developments, and she joins me now. Good morning. Morning, Leila. So, Jackie, this is another round of talks today between The US and Iran. Can we expect any sort of breakthrough? Well, it's a good sign that both sides are still open to negotiations. As with the last round of indirect talks in Oman, it would be US special envoy Steve …