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News of the tariffs and retaliation has sent U.S. stock futures sharply lower. Dow futures are down 1.1 percent. Nasdaq futures are down 2.2 percent. Secretary of State Marco Rubio kicked off his first trip as Trump's top diplomat with a stop in Panama. And he visited the canal, which Trump wants back. Empire's Michelle Kellerman has more. Secretary, it's Chinese. One question, please.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. President Trump says he realizes that U.S. consumers could be hurt by the steep tariffs he announced yesterday on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China.
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After a nearly week-long freeze, the National Science Foundation says it will resume paying researchers who had received grants.
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That left hundreds of people unable to access their funds allocated for salaries and research since last Tuesday when the agency froze payments as they reviewed how their grants complied with President Trump's new executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is NPR. A new analysis shows U.S. death row populations are declining to historic lows.
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But as George Hale from member station WFIU reports, it's not because more people are being executed.
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The Super Bowl takes place in New Orleans in one week, and security will be tight after a New Year's Day attack when a man drove a truck through crowds on Bourbon Street, killing 14. The state's governor says people don't have to show the inside of their bags at security checkpoints near the stadium, but if they don't, they won't be allowed in. Asian markets are trading sharply lower at this hour.
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The Nikkei in Japan down 2.1 percent. The Hang Seng in Hong Kong down 1.8 percent. I'm Janine Herbst, and you're listening to NPR News from Washington.
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Speaking there, as he arrived back at the White House tonight from his home in Florida, all three countries have vowed to retaliate. Those tariffs are set to take effect on Tuesday. And U.S. business groups aren't happy, and they're pushing back, as NPR's Scott Horsley reports.
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President Trump says he will talk with the leaders of Canada and Mexico tomorrow morning. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President Trump in Washington this week. Trump says he wants an end to the war in Gaza that started with the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel that left some 1,200 people dead, around 250 people taken hostage.
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Netanyahu says he's looking forward to strengthening ties with the U.S.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. The Trump administration's efforts to cut the federal workforce are causing confusion and panic across federal agencies. As NPR's Franco Ordonez reports, Trump says he wants to shrink the federal workforce.
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This comes as negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire with Hamas are set to begin this week. U.S. futures contracts are sharply lower at this hour. Dow futures down 1.5 percent. You're listening to NPR News. The Grammys are taking place in Los Angeles tonight. Among the winners so far, Beyonce won Best Country Album for Cowboy Carter. Taylor Swift presented her the award.
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Beyonce is up for 11 awards total. Swift has six nominations. Both are up for Album of the Year. The show opened with host Trevor Noah asking viewers to donate money to victims of the deadly wildfires in and around Los Angeles that have destroyed thousands of homes and businesses and left at least 29 people dead.
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A new study suggests that when people are having trouble listening to something, a certain ear muscle gets activated. And Pierce Nell Greenfield Voice reports it's as if the muscle is trying to make the ear perk up.
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U.S. futures contracts are trading lower. Dow futures are down 1.5%. NASDAQ futures are down 2.7%. This is NPR News.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada didn't ask for a trade war but won't back down. He says Canada will put a matching 25 percent tariff on U.S. imports after President Trump signed an order imposing stiff tariffs on Canada as well as Mexico and China. China says it will take countermeasures, including filing a complaint with the World Trade Organization.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbein is also ordering retaliatory measures. NPR's Ada Peralta has more.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. For the second straight year, the city of Bethlehem was quiet on Christmas Day. In years past, thousands of tourists flocked to Manger Square, which Christians believe is the traditional birthplace of Jesus. But this year, the mood there is somber amid the war in Gaza. NPR's Emily Fang has more.
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New data shows fewer 18-year-olds enrolled in college this fall. NPR's Janaki Mehta reports the analysis comes after the Department of Education delayed its rollout of the Federal Financial Aid Form, or FAFSA.
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And you're listening to NPR News from Washington. NASA says its four astronauts at the International Space Station are spending Christmas Day gazing down at Earth, having private phone calls with their families and spending time with their colleagues. NPR's Nell Greenfield-Boyce reports the astronauts also beamed down a holiday message.
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The bald eagle is now officially the national bird of the United States. This after President Biden signed some 50 bills into law. including one that amends U.S. Code to give the bald eagle that special status. Congress adopted the design of the Great Seal with the bald eagle front and center in 1782, but the bird hadn't been legislatively designated as the national bird.
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The bill was spearheaded by Minnesota lawmakers, which is fitting since the state has the second highest number of bald eagles after Alaska. I'm Janine Herbst, and you're listening to NPR News from Washington.
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Officials in Ukraine say they've received the first billion dollars in promised loans from the United States, backed by proceeds of frozen Russian assets. Empire's Brian Mann reports from Kyiv that the funding comes as part of a $50 billion loan plan created by G7 leaders last summer.
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This message comes from Progressive Insurance, where drivers who switch could save hundreds on car insurance. Get your quote at Progressive.com today. Progressive Casualty Insurance Company and Affiliates. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Hurst. There are indications in Israel that a ceasefire and a hostage deal with Hamas in Gaza could be close.
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Speaking there to NPR's All Things Considered. Democrats in blue states like California say they plan on working with President-elect Trump and Republicans when possible. From member station KQED in San Francisco, Marisa Lagos has more.
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Investors on Wall Street are awaiting the Federal Reserve's decision this week on whether they will cut key interest rates once again. This as consumers hope for lower borrowing costs on credit cards, cars, and even homes. U.S. futures contracts are trading lower at this hour. You're listening to NPR News.
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Chrystia Freeland, Canada's deputy prime minister and finance minister, resigned from the cabinet today, citing differences with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over how to deal with President-elect Donald Trump and his threatened tariffs and a possible trade war. On X, Freeland said Trudeau told her he didn't want her to serve as finance minister anymore, offering her another cabinet position.
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It's the latest blow to Trudeau, whose popularity has been on the wane for the past four years. The new Marvel movie Craven the Hunter sent an undesirable record at the box office this weekend, and Pierce Bob Mondello has more.
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But even as negotiations continue, Israeli forces continue to strike Gaza. NPR's Michelle Kellerman reports Palestinian health officials there say the strikes have killed more than 150 people.
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President Biden today established the Francis Perkins National Monument in Maine. She was the first female cabinet secretary, the longest-serving secretary of labor, serving for 12 years under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The White House says she was also the driving force behind the New Deal, helping to create Social Security and fighting for the rights of workers to organize under unions.
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Senior advisor Jason Miller says President-elect Donald Trump will secure the border on day one and that he knows exactly how to do it, by executive orders that don't have to go through Congress. Miller says Trump is more prepared for the White House now compared to his first administration in 2016.
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This after his pick to head Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's personal attorney, reportedly filed suit against the FDA to get that vaccine revoked. That drew condemnation from Republican Senator Mitch McConnell, a polio survivor. McConnell, who says the vaccine has saved millions of lives and held out the promise of eradicating a terrible disease,
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called efforts to revoke the vaccine dangerous. Kennedy, who ran for president as an independent this year, pressing his anti-vaccine stance, was on Capitol Hill today to meet with senators, where he's expected to face questions on his long history of anti-vaccine rhetoric, along with his vision for reshaping the health care industry.
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An ex-FBI informant has pleaded guilty to fabricating a false bribery claim about President Biden and his son Hunter. And here's Ryan Lucas has more.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Hurst. A teenage student opened fire this morning at a small Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, killing a fellow student and a teacher, then turned the gun on themselves. Six people were taken to area hospitals. Police say two are in critical condition. Chuck Hornbach of member station WUWM has more.
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This is NPR News. With the holiday season in full swing, many toy trains are circling Christmas trees, and many of them are Lionel trains. Jeff Ludden reports the iconic American company is celebrating its 125th anniversary.
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One of the earliest tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments is scheduled to be auctioned this week. Opening bid? $1 million. Sotheby's says it's a rare example of a complete tablet and claims it dates to as early as the 4th century.
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Sotheby's says workers unearthed it in 1913 just south of Tel Aviv during railroad construction, and for several decades it served as a paving stone in a home until somebody discovered what the text actually was. The marble slab weighs 115 pounds and is around two feet high. I'm Janine Herbst, NPR News, from Washington.
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In a wide-ranging interview from his Florida home, President-elect Donald Trump touched on a number of topics, including downplaying concerns his administration would revoke the polio vaccine.
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The U.S. Supreme Court is refusing to hear a challenge brought by the state of Utah over control of millions of acres of federal land. And Pierce Kirk Sigler reports the case could have allowed the transfer of sale of some of those public lands.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Hurst. In Los Angeles, firefighters battling the two biggest blazes are worried about winds that are predicted to pick up again. The National Weather Service is forecasting wind gusts up to 70 miles an hour through Wednesday. LA Fire Chief Kristen Crowley.
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US futures contracts are trading higher at this hour. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. Special Counsel David Weiss is slamming President Joe Biden for pardoning his son Hunter on the grounds that the prosecution was politically motivated. Weiss says that's a baseless accusation.
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The Justice Department released Weiss's final report on his years-long investigation of criminal allegations against Hunter today. Hunter Biden was convicted in June of federal gun charges for lying about his addiction to crack cocaine when he purchased a gun. Three months later, he entered a guilty plea to tax offenses. for failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes.
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Sentencing was expected in December in both cases. Scientists in Switzerland have developed batteries powered by fungi. NPR's Ruth Sherlock reports on this new breakthrough in which fungi generate electricity.
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The fungal batteries are made using a 3D printer. Scientists at the Swiss research institution EMPA mixed printing ink with fungal cells. They combined two types of fungi, yeast fungus and white rot fungus, whose metabolisms together cause the right chemical reactions to generate electricity. The batteries are biodegradable.
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Rather than leaving behind toxic waste, as most conventional batteries do, once these are spent, they digest themselves from the inside. For now, the amount of energy they generate is small. The scientists say they could supply power to sensors for agriculture or research in remote regions. Now the scientists are focusing on making the battery more powerful and long-lasting.
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Ruth Sherlock, NPR News, Rome. And I'm Janine Herbst, NPR News in Washington.
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The blazes have left at least 24 people dead, with dozens listed as missing and thousands of homes and businesses destroyed. Cal Fire says more than 40,000 acres have burned and forced about 150,000 people to evacuate. The cause of the fires remain under investigation. Containment of the Palisades fire is still just 14 percent, and officials say it's spreading toward Brentwood.
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Meanwhile, older people in Los Angeles are especially vulnerable as wildfires continue to burn. Kelly McEvers has more from a Red Cross shelter where many older people evacuated after the Palisades fire, the largest and most destructive one.
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I close my eyes and think that I'll go to sleep instead. They pop open in 20 minutes and I'm wide awake.
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Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's nominees get underway this week on Capitol Hill. Tomorrow, controversial military vet and Fox News host Pete Hegseth goes before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Trump nominated him to be defense secretary.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. Fire crews in Los Angeles County have been able to increase containment on the two largest blazes, the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire. But fire officials are concerned about weather in the days ahead. As NPR's Jason DeRose reports...
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But as NPR's Domenico Montanaro reports, he's facing questions about sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement and about positions he's taken regarding military policy.
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And Piers Domenico Montanaro reporting. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. A federal judge says the Justice Department can release part of special counsel Jack Smith's investigative report on President-elect Trump's 2020 election interference case. The ruling from U.S.
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District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, is the latest in the back-and-forth in a court dispute over the report. Smith prosecuted Trump in two cases that the Justice Department abandoned in November. Cannon had temporarily blocked the department from releasing the report, but today cleared the way for the release of the volume on Trump's 2020 election interference case.
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A temporary injunction barring the immediate release of the report remains in effect until tomorrow. On the heels of the Surgeon General's report on alcohol, many experts support revising the current guidelines for alcohol. In Pierce, Allison Aubrey reports, scientists and physicians are reviewing the evidence to better understand the risks.
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U.S. futures contracts are trading higher at this hour. Dow futures up about two-tenths of a percent. I'm Janine Herbst, NPR News in Washington.
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Forecasters predict sustained winds of about 50 miles an hour Wednesday, with gusts reaching to 70 miles an hour.
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Fire officials say at least 24 people died in those fires that have left a trail of destroyed homes and businesses. Today, Governor Gavin Newsom asked state lawmakers to approve at least $2.5 billion in response to the fires. $1 billion of that would be used for emergency response, cleanup and recovery.
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President Biden says diplomats are on the brink of a ceasefire deal for Gaza, and he says he's pressing hard to finalize a deal before he leaves office next week. As NPR's Michelle Kellerman reports.
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In his traditional Christmas message, Pope Francis urged people around the world to find the courage to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions that plague the world. Today also marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration, and pilgrims lined up early to walk through the Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica. Meanwhile,
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In France, thousands of people filled the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris to celebrate Christmas.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. Japanese automakers are getting ready for possible tariffs on their exports under the incoming Trump administration. NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports on how at least one company is already responding.
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It was the first time the cathedral held a Christmas service since a devastating fire tore through the landmark in 2019. Worshippers and other visitors marveled at the restoration of the recently renovated and reopened centuries-old cathedral. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. The National Institutes of Health is investing $300 million for the study of treatments for long COVID.
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The funds will be allocated over the next four years. And as Sarah Bowden reports, the decision from the NIH comes after major efforts by patient activists to pressure the agency to fund more clinical trials.
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A popular eyedrop brand is being recalled because of possible fungal contamination. The Food and Drug Administration says Texas-based Alcon Labs voluntarily recalled sustained lubricant eyedrops UltraPF after a customer complained about foreign material that could be seen inside the sealed individual use containers.
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The company says it investigated and found out that that material was fungal, which can cause eye infections. You're listening to NPR News from Washington.
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Turkey says it has an action plan to help repair and rebuild the infrastructure in neighboring war-torn Syria. Empires Fatma Tanis has more from Istanbul.
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Egypt has announced a proposal to end the war in Gaza. As NPR's Daniel Estrin reports from Tel Aviv, U.S. and Israeli intelligence chiefs have met to try to jumpstart the ceasefire talks.
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The UN Security Council is expected to meet tomorrow at the request of Iran to discuss Israel's attacks on Iran this weekend, claiming they violate international law. The Israeli ambassador to the UN says it's another attempt by Iran to harm Israel, this time in the diplomatic arena. Ambassador Danny Dannen says Israel has the right to defend its citizens. This is NPR.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. With just over a week before Election Day, Donald Trump is taking the unorthodox step of holding a rally in New York City, a deep blue city in a blue state. It's set to be an hours-long affair with a long list of special guests, including former New York mayor and Trump personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and Elon Musk.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending more people get vaccinated against pneumonia. It also recommends that people at high risk from COVID get additional vaccinations. NPR's Rob Stein has more.
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At the weekend box office, Venom, The Last Dance, debuted in the top spot with an estimated $51 million in ticket sales. Internationally, the Sony Pictures' third Venom film took in $124 million. The movie stars Tom Hardy as a journalist who shares his body with an alien entity. In second place, last week's number one film, the horror sequel Smile 2, with $9 million.
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It fared slightly better overseas, collecting $12 million internationally. And there was a tie for third place, Conclave, the papal thriller starring Ralph Fiennes, and The Wild Robot, both with $6.5 million in ticket sales this weekend. I'm Janine Herbst, and you're listening to NPR News from Washington.
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NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben reporting. Meanwhile, Vice President Harris is campaigning across the city of Philadelphia today, speaking a short time ago at a youth basketball facility in northwest Philly. NPR's Asma Khalid has more.
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Hegseth survived a brutal fight with Democrats and a few Republicans who questioned his fitness to run the massive department with its nearly 3 million employees, which includes around 1.3 million active duty service members, over allegations of financial mismanagement and sexual assault.
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The former Fox News host and military veteran says the Defense Department has been weakened by woke generals and diversity programs. 200 Palestinian prisoners and detainees have been released from Israeli jails. It happened shortly after four Israeli soldiers who had been held hostage in Gaza for more than 15 months returned to Israel.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. At a rally in Las Vegas today, President Trump promised to fulfill his campaign pledge to eliminate taxes on tips. NPR's Asma Khalid has more.
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Tire maker Bridgestone says it's closing a Tennessee truck and bus tire plant, laying off 700 workers. The company stopped making tires for cars and light trucks at that plant about 16 years ago. Bridgestone says it will also reduce capacity and its workforce at a plant in Iowa, Brazil and Argentina.
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Independent filmmakers, film buyers, and cinephiles are at the Sundance Film Festival for two weeks of movies, parties, and conversations. Empires' Mandolito Barco reports this could be the biggest gathering before the festival leaves town.
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American Madison Keyes upset two-time defending champ Irina Sabalenka of Belarus in the women's final today to nab her first Grand Slam title in the Australian Open Tennis Tournament. Keyes is the first woman since Serena Williams in 2005 to defeat both of the WTA's two top players at Melbourne Park. This is NPR News.
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Pete Hegseth was sworn in as defense secretary today after the Senate confirmed his nomination by the narrowest of margins last night, with Vice President Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. It's only the second time in history that a vice president was needed to break a tie for a cabinet-level nominee. During his swearing-in ceremony, Hegseth said he has three priorities in his new job.
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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has invited President Trump to address Congress on March 4. The speech would be Trump's first address to a joint session in his second term. In his letter, Johnson thanked Trump for his, quote, strong leadership and bold action in the first days of his second administration, saying America's golden age has begun. The White House hasn't responded yet.
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Hamas has handed over four female Israeli soldiers who had been held captive for more than 15 months in Gaza. NPR's Greg Myrie has more.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Hurst. President Trump fired independent watchdogs, or inspectors general, at several federal agencies late last night, this according to multiple media reports. NIG's role is to hold a federal agency accountable for its actions. NPR's Ron Elving has more.
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NPR's Greg Myhre reporting. And as part of the ceasefire deal that went into effect last weekend, Israel then released 200 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The first phase of the ceasefire lasts six weeks, and then the hard question starts, including the two sides negotiating when Israeli troops leave Gaza. You're listening to NPR News from Washington.
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Researchers say flying reptiles known as pterosaurs may have been hunted by ancestors of crocodiles millions of years ago. And Pierce Jonathan Lambert reports, pterosaurs were among the largest flying creatures that ever lived, with wingspans as wide as a fighter jet.
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Automaker Kia is recalling more than 80,000 Niro vehicles because of an issue that could prevent the seatbelts and the airbags from working properly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says frequent adjustments to the front passenger seat could damage the wiring that's beneath the seat. that controls critical features including seatbelts and airbags.
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The automaker's recall affects Nero vehicles that were made from 2022 to 2024 and that are equipped with a manual front seat. Nissa says so far there have been no reports of crashes, injuries, deaths or fires. I'm Janine Herbst, NPR News in Washington. This message comes from Bombas. Their slippers are designed with cushioning, so every step feels marshmallow-y soft.
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Empires Ron Elving reporting. Multiple evangelical Christian organizations are urging the Trump administration to reconsider some of its immigration-related initiatives. Empires Jason DeRose reports the faith groups say the policies disrespect religious freedom.
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Earlier today, Trump laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia. Meanwhile, his inauguration tomorrow is being held inside the Capitol for the first time since Ronald Reagan's second term in 1985 because of frigid weather in the nation's capital. This is the coldest air of the season and in many places in several years is descending from Canada and moving east.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. Three Israeli women held hostage by Hamas in Gaza were freed today and they're now safely back in Israel. It's part of the ceasefire agreement intended to end the war. NPR's Greg Myrie has more.
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And here's Amy Held has more on the Arctic blast affecting hundreds of millions.
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Wall Street is closed tomorrow in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. You're listening to NPR News. Previously classified British government documents show Britain's MI5 kept information from the Queen and tried to curry favor with the FBI. These are some of the revelations from a trove of archives that have been declassified, as NPR's Lauren Frayer reports from London.
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In California, fire crews are reporting some progress against the wildfires that are in and around Los Angeles that have burned for almost two weeks now. The largest of the blazes, the Palisades Fire, is now around 52 percent contained, and the Eaton Fire, the second biggest, is about 81 percent contained.
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Together, the fires have burned more than 37,000 acres and destroyed more than 14,000 structures. The L.A. County Medical Examiner says at least 27 people died. The search for more remains continues. I'm Janine Herbst, NPR News in Washington.
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President-elect Trump is holding his last rally at an arena in Washington, D.C. tonight before he is inaugurated tomorrow, telling the cheering crowd, we won.
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Trump touched on several themes, including the Gaza ceasefire.
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Blinken says the U.S. 's message to the Syrian people is that the U.S. wants them to succeed and is prepared to help them do so. His comments are the first public confirmation that Washington is in contact with the rebel group HTS that the U.S. designated as a terrorist organization six years ago. Blinken's wrapping up a three-nation tour of the region scheduled after the fall of the Assad regime.
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The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has hired a high-profile former prosecutor as his defense lawyer. In Paris, Juliana Kim reports.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Hurst. The White House says the drones that have been spotted over New Jersey, New York, and other northeastern states for weeks now are still being investigated, but they have no known evidence of foreign activity or nefarious activity at this point. NPR's Deepa Shivaram has more.
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This is NPR News. Supreme Court Justice Katonji Brown Jackson is making her Broadway debut at this hour in the musical In Juliet. As NPR's Ava Pukach reports, the justice is appearing in a one-night-only walk-on role.
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President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill out his incoming administration, announcing several new picks today, including Truth Social CEO, former Congressman Devin Nunes, as chair of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board. He also tapped former Department of Homeland Security CFO Troy Edgar to serve as deputy secretary of the agency.
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Meanwhile, Trump and his allies, including Vice President J.D. Vance, attended the 125th Army-Navy College football game outside Washington today, which Navy won 31-13. The game was first played in 1890. I'm Janine Herbst, NPR News.
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Meanwhile, drone sightings at the Stewart International Airport about 60 miles north of New York City caused officials to close some of the runways for a short time last night.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S., along with counterparts from eight Arab nations, Turkey, and officials from the EU and the U.N., have been in direct contact with the rebel group HTS that overthrew the Assad regime in Syria. Blinken says he signed off on a set of principles meant to guide Syria toward a peaceful, non-sectarian, and inclusive country.
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Meanwhile, rebel fighters in Syria have been uncovering huge stockpiles of the illegal amphetamine Captagon in various warehouses across the Syrian capital. President Bashar al-Assad's family and associates profited from the manufacturing and trade of Captagon, turning Syria into one of the world's biggest narco-states. Empire's Hadil al-Sholchi visited one of these drug warehouses.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. ABC News and its parent company, Disney, will pay $15 million and post an apology to settle a defamation suit filed by President-elect Donald Trump. Earlier this year, George Stephanopoulos repeatedly asserted that Trump had been found liable for rape. And Piers David Folkenflik reports a civil jury instead found Trump liable for sexual abuse.
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Imperialist Vandil Alshalchi reporting from Damascus. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is recovering from hip replacement surgery at a U.S. military hospital in Germany after she fell during a bipartisan congressional trip to Luxembourg to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. Her office as the 84-year-old continues to work but won't attend the rest of the events.
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This is NPR. Global consulting firm McKinsey & Company has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal probe of its role in helping to aggressively spur sales of the highly addictive opioid painkiller OxyContin for Purdue Pharma.
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McKinsey told NPR in a statement that it's deeply sorry for past client service to Purdue and for the actions of a former partner who deleted documents related to work for Purdue. This comes on top of the nearly $900 million McKinsey agreed to pay in opioid settlements with state and local governments.
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As part of the deal, McKinsey has agreed to refrain from any work in the future involving controlled substances, including opioids, and to face closer federal oversight. Some San Francisco residents woke up to a notification from the National Weather Service today warning of a possible tornado amidst a windy and rainy storm in the Bay Area. Lakshmi Sara from Member Station KQED has more.
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The U.S. says Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. has been in direct contact with members of the rebel group HTS today, which led the effort to oust the Assad regime. The U.S. once considered that group a terrorist organization, but Blinken says the U.S. is ready to work with them. He says he signed off on a set of principles to guide Syria toward a peaceful, non-sectarian country.
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Firefighters in Southern California took advantage of calmer winds today as they battle a massive wildfire in the hills just outside of Los Angeles. The mountain fire has burned more than 20,000 acres and destroyed more than 130 structures. It's also forced thousands of people to flee their homes in Ventura County.
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Joe Schaaf says his house survived because he decided to return to his property despite the evacuation orders.
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Speaking there to ABC News, other residents are returning home to find everything burned to the ground. Fire officials say the mountain fire, fueled by strong winds, dry vegetation and low humidity, is now more than 20 percent contained. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation. You're listening to NPR News.
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Meanwhile, wildfires are also burning across the Northeast as wind gusts and low humidity help fuel the blazes. Millions of people are under fire alerts, including New York City and Boston. In Brooklyn, firefighters worked overnight to battle a brush fire that's burned around two acres of dry vegetation.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. President Biden and President-elect Trump will meet in the Oval Office next week. But Trump, a convicted felon, faces 91 indictments across four serious criminal cases. So what happens to those cases?
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In Pennsylvania, firefighters are battling a blaze that erupted today and is burning in parts of that state and New York. And in Passaic County, New Jersey, the 175-acre Cannonball 3 wildfire continues to burn. fires are impacting air quality. The Chinese government has announced fresh fiscal support for the struggling economy after meeting in Beijing this week.
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And here's John Rewich reports the measures are designed to ease the crushing burden of government debt.
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A record 13 of the country's governors will be women next year, five Republicans and eight Democrats. I'm Janine Hurst, NPR News in Washington.
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Now that he's back in the White House, Trump has the power to end the federal cases against him, and the state-level cases would likely disappear as well. NPR's Keri Johnson has more.
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And here's Carrie Johnson reporting. In Arizona, a ballot initiative passed by voters this week gives local law agencies authority to carry out immigration-related arrests. But the sheriff in one border county says he's holding off on enforcing that law. For Member Station KJZZ, Elisa Resnick has more.
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In exchange, Israel released 180 Palestinian prisoners and detainees from Israeli jails. And Pierce Eleanor Beardsley reports French President Emmanuel Macron celebrated the release.
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President Trump has fired the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The move was expected. Rohit Chopra was known for his aggressive enforcement and expansion of consumer protection laws. He was let go early from a five-year term that was scheduled to end next year, though he lasted longer than many thought he would.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his country is retaliating after President Trump slapped a 25% tariff on Canadian goods, along with a 10% tariff on Canadian energy today.
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Chopra took on a number of financial companies to protect consumers during his run as director of the bureau, suing the country's top banks, including JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, for failing to protect consumers from widespread fraud. This is NPR News. The website for the U.S.
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Agency for International Development went offline with no explanation today as President Trump froze billions of dollars U.S.-funded foreign aid and development around the world. That includes humanitarian and security assistance. Trump and congressional Republicans say much of foreign aid and development programs are wasteful, They single out programs that they say advance liberal social agendas.
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USAID is the world's biggest donor of humanitarian aid. Avian flu, a disease that's widespread in birds around the world, is being watched carefully by the CDC. It's also been found in humans. And outbreaks of the disease have been found in U.S. poultry and dairy cows. Michael Braun from member station WGCU reports now experts say it's claimed the lives of two American bald eagle chicks.
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Trudeau says they're also considering several non-tariff measures, including some relating to critical minerals and energy. Trump also put 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and 10 percent on China. They all take effect on Tuesday. Mexico has also vowed to retaliate. The White House says the tariffs are meant to address the illegal flow of drugs and migrants across the U.S.
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northern and southern borders. but it sets the stage for a trade war as U.S. consumers brace to get hit with higher prices on everything from fruits and vegetables to electronics. Hamas released three hostages today, among them a dual American-Israeli citizen and a dual Israeli-French citizen as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.
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Speaking there to the BBC. New York State Attorney General Letitia James released what she called shocking and disturbing body camera videos earlier today that show the beating of a handcuffed man in state prison who later died. For Member Station WNYC, Charles Lane reports.
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President-elect Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to pause enforcement of a law that bans TikTok nationwide on January 19th, the day before Inauguration Day.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. North Korean troops are suffering major losses in Russia's war against Ukraine. NPR's Michelle Kellerman reports that's according to the Biden administration, which has been watching their involvement closely.
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The high court is set to hear oral arguments on whether the ban is constitutional January 10th, but Trump's filing claims he possesses, quote, the consummate dealmaking expertise to negotiate a way to save TikTok while dealing with national security concerns. This is NPR. Singer Sugar Pie DeSanto has died.
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She recorded with her friend Etta James and toured with James Brown, and she had a few solo hits of her own. She was 89 years old. And Pierce Elizabeth Blair has this appreciation. Sugar Pie DeSanto was a 4'11 dynamo.
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Delta Airlines is again apologizing after an unticketed passenger boarded a flight from Seattle to Honolulu on Christmas Eve. It's the airline's second stowaway incident in less than a month. The rogue passenger was found as the flight taxied from the gate and removed. The person then fled and was found by authorities hiding in the restroom before being arrested for trespassing.
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The individual had passed a TSA security checkpoint and the boarding gate ticket check. It's similar to an incident a few weeks ago when a Russian national boarded a Delta flight from New York to Paris without a boarding pass during the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel rush. I'm Janine Herbst, and you're listening to NPR News from Washington.
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The Israeli military has forced the evacuation of one of the last functioning hospitals in northern Gaza, calling it a Hamas terror center. Staff at the hospital say airstrikes overnight that targeted the area killed at least 50 people. Dr. Mimi Syed is an American emergency physician in Gaza.
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In California, there's new concern today in Altadena where residents are still recovering from the deadly Eaton Fire. That fire is now 95% contained, but people are now worried about the rain that's forecast. The National Weather Service says up to two inches could fall. Steve Futterman has more.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. Pete Hegseth was sworn in as defense secretary today after the Senate confirmed his nomination by the narrowest of margins last night with Vice President Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. It's only the second time in history that a vice president was needed to break a tie for a cabinet-level nominee.
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The Trump administration says it's working on a plan to save TikTok that involves tapping software company Oracle and a group of outside investors to effectively take control of the app's global operations. That's according to two people with direct knowledge of the confidential talks who are not authorized to speak publicly.
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Under the deal, TikTok's China-based owner ByteDance would retain a minority stake in the company, but the app's algorithm, data collection, and software updates would be overseen by Oracle, which already provides the foundation of TikTok's web infrastructure. It also means American investors would effectively own a majority stake, but the terms of the deal are still being hammered out.
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CBS's new drama debuts tomorrow, reimagining Sherlock Holmes' sidekick John Watson as a medical detective running a clinic in Pittsburgh. NPR's Eric Deggans says the decision to cast a black man as Watson also opens up new storytelling opportunities.
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During his swearing-in ceremony, Hegseth said he has three priorities in his new job.
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Hegseth survived a brutal fight with Democrats and a few Republicans who questioned his fitness to run the massive department with its nearly 3 million employees, which includes around 1.3 million active-duty service members, over allegations of financial mismanagement and sexual assault.
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The former Fox News host and military veteran says the Defense Department has been weakened by woke generals and diversity programs. Israelis celebrated the release of four female soldiers held captive in Gaza, and Palestinians cheered the release of 200 prisoners and detainees. The successful swap came as the Gaza ceasefire is still holding a week after it started.
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ABC News and anchor George Stephanopoulos settled a defamation lawsuit with Donald Trump for $15 million that will be paid to Trump's future presidential foundation and museum, plus $1 million to his lawyer, along with an apology. Trump sued, claiming Stephanopoulos and the network defamed him when the anchor said a jury found Trump civilly liable for raping E. Jean Carroll.
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The writer, whose case is against Trump, led to him being found liable for sexual assault and defamation, but neither verdict involved a finding of rape. As defined under New York law, Trump is appealing both Carroll verdicts.
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Trump is also filling out his incoming administration with new picks, including Truth Social CEO, former Congressman Devin Nunes, as chair of the president's intelligence advisory board. You're listening to NPR News from Washington.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. The Secretary of State says negotiations for a ceasefire and a hostage deal in Gaza are intense. Antony Blinken made his comments in Jordan at the end of a Middle East trip that focused mostly on the situation in Syria. NPR's Michelle Kellerman has more.
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Storms in the Midwest have covered Iowa and eastern Nebraska in ice, leading to treacherous driving conditions and prompting temporary closures of Interstate 80 after several vehicles slid off the road, this from a wide swath of freezing rain. The National Weather Service has issued ice storm warnings and winter weather advisories for parts of Iowa. A wintry mix is expected in the upper Midwest.
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Meanwhile, downtown San Francisco got its first tornado warning today as a strong storm system passed through a week after a tsunami warning after an earthquake off the coast triggered widespread panic. Some damage was reported today, including downed trees and power outages. The popularity of obesity drugs is on the rise.
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A new report from ZocDoc, the online platform for booking appointments, shows patients are asking their doctors about them more and more. NPR's Sydney Lubkin has more.
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent successful hip surgery in Germany after falling during a congressional delegation trip. And here's Claudia Grisales reports she was part of a group commemorating a World War II site.
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The search continues today in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. for victims of the mid-air crash between an American Airlines jet and a military helicopter this week. 67 people died. Investigators say the remains of more than 40 people have been found. 38 of them have been identified.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Hurst. President Trump followed through with his threat to impose steep new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. And Pierre Scott Horsley reports that the move could substantially raise the cost of goods purchased from some of the U.S. 's biggest trading partners.
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National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman says he met with victims of families today and that it was emotional.
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He says the NTSB is processing the flight and data recorders recovered from the site this week. The search for the cause of the crash continues. This is NPR. Ken Martin has been elected as the new chair of the Democratic National Committee. He's a longtime head of the Minnesota Democratic Party.
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In his acceptance speech at the DNC winter meeting, he reiterated that the Democrats won't be divided under his tenure.
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Martin replaces the outgoing DNC chair Jamie Harrison, who didn't run for re-election. The Department of Defense has expelled NPR and three other news outlets from spaces reserved for press at the Pentagon, saying it wants to give access to newcomers. As NPR's David Folkenflik reports, the news outlets say the move will interrupt independent reporting.
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Costco and the Teamsters union have reached a tentative deal that avoided a strike by 18,000 union members. This is NPR News.
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Both Canada and Mexico have vowed to retaliate. An American man was among three hostages that Hamas released in Gaza today in exchange for more than 180 Palestinian prisoners and detainees released from Israeli jails. It's the fourth exchange since a ceasefire took effect. Empire's Jerome Sokoloski has more from Tel Aviv.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. Tributes to former President Jimmy Carter are coming in from across the country and around the world. After nearly two years in home hospice care, Carter died today at the age of 100. In Georgia, many are remembering Carter not only as the 39th president, but also a native son. Sam Greenglass from member station WABE has more.
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Wall Street is headed into another quiet week, closing out what's been a great 2024 for stocks, and Piers Raphael Nam reports.
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U.S. futures contracts are trading flat at this hour. You're listening to NPR News. In South Korea, the country's acting president has ordered an emergency safety inspection of the country's entire airline operating system following the fiery crash of a passenger jet last night that killed 179 people. Two people survived.
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Officials say they think the plane's landing gear malfunctioned, and video showed the plane sliding on its belly before crashing into a barrier and bursting into fire. Broadway is no stranger to star casting, with the likes of Nicole Scherzinger, Jim Parsons, and Robert Downey Jr. headlining shows earlier this year.
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The musical Ann Juliet took a different approach, casting TikTok influencer Charli D'Amelio not in a lead role but in the ensemble, as NPR's Ava Pukach reports.
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Asian markets are trading in mixed territory at this hour. The Hang Seng is down a fraction. The Nikkei in Japan down 6 tenths of a percent. You're listening to NPR News.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says he underwent successful prostate surgery today to remove a benign growth. This is Israel continues to grapple with the fallout of its war in Gaza. It means Netanyahu has had to cancel testimony he was supposed to give this week in a corruption trial against him. And here's Emily Fang has more.
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Palestinian authorities say the Israeli military struck a health clinic in the Gaza Strip today, killing seven. Israel says the al-Wafqa clinic building was serving as an operating base for militants. Empire's Emily Fang reports the deadly airstrike comes the day after another hospital in Gaza was forced to close by Israel.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. President Biden says former President Jimmy Carter was a man of great character and courage.
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You're listening to NPR News from Washington. The federal government says this year closes the books on the slowest housing market in 30 years as the housing shortage continues. And Paris Laurel Walmsley has more.
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NPR's Laurel Walmsley reporting, the median sales price of an existing home has risen 50% in the past five years, and homelessness is on the rise of 18% this year alone. The TV show House of the Dragon was the most popular this year among pirates. As NPR's Netta Ulibi reports, the series was one of the most illegally downloaded in 2024.
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Asian markets are trading lower at this hour than Nikkei, the main market in Japan, down about a half percent. I'm Janine Herbst, NPR News in Washington.
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Carter died today at the age of 100 after nearly two years of in-home hospice care in Plains, Georgia. NPR's Brian Naylor reports Carter, the 39th president of the U.S., was a peanut farmer and former Georgia governor who defeated incumbent Gerald Ford in 1976.
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Wall Street's headed into another quiet week, and Pierre's Rafael Nam reports.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Hurst. After nearly two years in home hospice care, former President Jimmy Carter died today in Plains, Georgia. He was 100 years old. Empire's Ron Elving reports Carter was the American president who lived the longest and also lived the longest after leaving office.
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Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev says the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia, albeit unintentionally. He told State TV today that the aircraft was hit by fire from the ground over Russia and rendered uncontrollable by electronic warfare. He accused Russia of trying to, quote, hush up the issue for several days.
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Wednesday's crash killed 38 of the 67 people on board. Russia's President Vladimir Putin apologized yesterday for what he called a tragic incident, but he stopped short of acknowledging Moscow's responsibility. Scientists are now paying more attention to tiny plastic particles known as microplastics.
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As Empire's Will Stone reports, a new study shows these particles are being detected in many different organs and tissues in the human body.
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And President Biden called Carter a man of great character and courage, hope and optimism, and says he knows Jimmy and his late wife, Rosalyn, are together once again. President-elect Trump says he and Melania are thinking warmly of the Carter family at this difficult time. Syria's new leader says holding elections could take up to four years. Empire's Dia Hadid has more.
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The BBC's Sebastian Usher reporting. Well, after a volatile week in stocks, investors on Wall Street are facing a quieter week because of the holidays, as Empire's Rafael Nam reports.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Hurst. President-elect Trump is threatening to try to take back the Panama Canal over fees shippers are charged to pass through the vital transportation channel linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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You're listening to NPR News from Washington. Millions of people are traveling for the holidays and some are facing delays at airports and also because of wet roads. Empire Chandelier's Duster has more on how the weather is impacting travel across the U.S.
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At the weekend box office, it's a holiday season battle of big-budget family movies and Paramount Pictures' Sonic the Hedgehog 3 took the top spot, debuting with an estimated $62 million in ticket sales. The two previous Sonic movies together grossed more than $700 million worldwide. This movie was made for a reported $122 million.
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In a distant second place, Mufasa the Lion King, with just $35 million, that was lower than expected. This movie cost more than $200 million to make. I'm Janine Herbst, NPR News in Washington.
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He made the comments to conservatives at the Turning Point USA's America Fest in Arizona. Panama's president, Jose Raul Molino, today reaffirmed his country's sovereignty over the canal, saying in a recorded statement on X that every square meter of it and the surrounding area belongs to Panama. The U.S. relinquished control of the waterway to Panama in 1999.
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under a treaty signed by President Jimmy Carter in 1977. The country is a strong U.S. ally, and the canal is crucial for Panama's economy. Trump also told those gathered at the conservative conference that his administration would deliver a booming economy and quickly settle wars in the Mideast and Ukraine without going into detail.
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Syria's new leader says all weapons in the country need to come under state control. He made that comment during a joint press conference with Turkey's foreign minister. The BBC's Sebastian Usher has more.
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In New York City, one person is in custody after a woman was set on fire and killed on board a subway train as it arrived at the Coney Island stop in Brooklyn this morning. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch. Three high school-aged New Yorkers called 911 to say that they recognized the suspect. She says they believe the suspect used a lighter to ignite the victim's clothing.
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The woman, who hasn't been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say they're still searching for the cause of the attack. Around 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. But most people shouldn't get their hopes up about getting the cash.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. Two U.S. Navy pilots ejected from their fighter jet after it was shot down this weekend over the Red Sea. The military is calling it a case of friendly fire, as NPR's Amy Held reports.
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The IRS says it's distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who fail to claim a recovery rebate credit. on their 2021 tax returns after missing one of the COVID stimulus payments or getting less than the full amount. But the IRS says most eligible taxpayers who are eligible for the federal stimulus payments already got them.
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The money will be directly deposited into eligible people's bank accounts or sent in the mail by a paper check. U.S. futures contracts are trading higher at this hour. You're listening to NPR News. In Hawaii, an estimated 50,000 spectators are crowding onto Oahu's north shore to see more than 40 of the world's top surfers compete.
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The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Contest is both historical and a prestigious one-day event. Jackie Young from Hawaii Public Radio has more.
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A NASA spacecraft is about to make the closest approach to the sun. The Parker Solar Probe, launched in 2018 to get a close-up look at the sun, will pass within a record-breaking 3.8 miles of the sun's surface this week. That's nearly seven times closer to the sun than the previous spacecraft. Scientists, though, won't hear from Parker until a few days after the flyby.
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President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate Stephen Myron to serve as a top White House economic advisor. NPR's Scott Horsley reports Trump announced the pick in a social media post this morning.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. On the eve of his inauguration, President-elect Trump addressed a victory rally at an arena in Washington, D.C. tonight, telling the thousands of cheering supporters he means business.
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Three women are back on Israeli soil after being held by Hamas in Gaza for 15 months. Their release was part of a ceasefire that went into effect today, pausing the war that's killed tens of thousands of Palestinians in flattened neighborhoods. And Pirzea Batraoui reports as Israeli troops pulled back, many Palestinians rushed to assess the damage.
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Asia markets are trading higher at this hour. The Asia Dow is up about three-tenths of a percent. This is NPR News. Republicans in Congress are considering significant cuts to Medicaid. That's the health insurance program for low-income people. As NPR's Selina Simmons-Duffin reports, a new analysis finds those cuts would hit rural America especially hard.
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In Georgia, all commercial poultry operations in a six-mile radius are under quarantine. The plants will have to undergo surveillance testing for the next couple of weeks after the state confirmed a positive case of bird flu at a poultry facility in Elbert County. That's about two hours outside of Atlanta. Georgia is the country's top state for chicken production.
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Teams are now working to clean and disinfect the facility that has around 45,000 chickens. The virus has been found four times in Georgia, but before, only in backyard flocks. Around the country, the virus has been detected in 84 commercial and backyard flocks just in the last month. I'm Janine Herbst, NPR News in Washington.
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Trump says he plans to reverse bans on oil drilling, enact mass deportations of people in the country without legal status that's said to be starting next week, and he says he will issue lots of executive orders.
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Meanwhile, thousands of Trump supporters are in the nation's capital to celebrate, and some traveled hundreds of miles to get there for the event, which will now be held inside because of very cold temperatures expected tomorrow. NPR's Sarah McCammon has more.
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The White House's strategy to counter Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate is coming under criticism from some American Muslims. NPR's Jason DeRose reports the Council on American Islamic Relations calls the plan too little, too late.
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Wall Street in mixed territory by the closing bell. The Dow was down 110 points. The Nasdaq up 247. That's up 1.2 percent. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence in Parliament, triggering the dissolution of Parliament and rare early elections, putting an end to his fractured government, just as Europe's biggest economy is faltering.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Hurst. A school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, has left three people dead. A teacher, a student, and the teenaged shooter, who police say was also a student at the Abundant Life Christian School. Police say six others were injured and are hospitalized, and two have life-threatening injuries.
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Parliamentary snap elections are now scheduled for February. He will again run in that election for his job. Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has released his first statement since the fall of his regime just over a week ago. That's when rebel forces stormed the Syrian capital, Damascus. Imperious Hadil al-Shulji reports Saad claims that he fought beside his army to the very end.
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Soon, people riding in the back of a passenger vehicle will get an audible warning if they haven't buckled up, similar to what drivers get now. The National Traffic Safety Administration says it finalized the rule. It takes effect in 2027. The same rule for front seat passengers takes effect in 2026. This is NPR.
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The shooter, whose name, age, and gender are being withheld, was found dead by police. There were no metal detectors or school resource officers on the campus of the small school. Madison Police Chief Sean Barnes says it's a sad day for Madison and the country.
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He says the shooter's family is cooperating with police and there's no other threat to the school or community. No word yet on a motive. TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are asking the Supreme Court to block a law that would ban the app next month. As NPR's Bobbi Allen reports, the federal appeals court upheld the law earlier this month.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is calling state lawmakers into a special session to help carry out President-elect Donald Trump's promises for a swift crackdown on illegal immigration. DeSantis says he's prepared to suspend elected officials from office if they, quote, neglect their duties under Trump's new immigration mandates and...
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. Firefighters are working to contain two major wildfires in Los Angeles that have destroyed thousands of homes and businesses and acres of land as the Santa Ana winds are predicted to return soon. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning with wind gusts up to 70 miles an hour forecast through Wednesday.
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And he says he would consider calling up the state's National Guard and the State Guard to carry out enforcement of immigration laws. Hearings take place this week for more than a dozen of President-elect Trump's cabinet picks. Tomorrow, the Senate Armed Services Committee considers the nomination of military veteran and Fox host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary.
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He's faced accusations of sexual misconduct, heavy drinking, and financial mismanagement. This is NPR News. The Supreme Court is refusing to let Utah file a lawsuit to get control of vast areas of public land and its resources from the federal government and then put it under state control. The court's decision came in a brief order with no explanation.
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The GOP-controlled state is known for its rugged mountains that are popular with skiers, along with red rock vistas that draw scores of tourists. Federal agencies control almost 70 percent of the land. Utah argues that local control would be more responsive and allow access to revenue from taxes and development projects.
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In Nigeria, at least 16 people are dead, many more injured, after a military plane bombed a community in the northern part of the country over the weekend. In Pierce, Jewel Bright reports.
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Wall Street in mixed territory by the closing bell. The Dow up 358 points, the Nasdaq down 73. You're listening to NPR News in Washington.
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At least 24 people have died in the fires and officials expect that number to rise. Search crews are out in what's left of the neighborhoods with cadaver dogs looking for victims. And CAL FIRE Battalion Chief David Acuna says he knows people want to get in to see if their homes survived and possibly retrieve personal items.
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But he says it's not safe without power lines that could still be live and dead.
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Cal Fire's David Acuna speaking there to CNN. Meanwhile, the fire's effects are far-reaching with untold consequences for the entertainment industry. In the near term, Hollywood's awards season is on hold. And Pierce Mondelez del Barco has more.
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TikTok is defending itself after confidential court records about the company were revealed by NPR and Kentucky Public Radio. NPR's Bobbi Allen reports the material shows how TikTok executives and staff discussed the app's negative effect on young people.
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. President Biden says the cost of rebuilding from Hurricane Milton alone could be $50 billion. And here's Mara Liason has more.
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Wall Street higher by the bell with the Dow and S&P 500 closing at a record. The Dow is up 409 points, Nasdaq up 60. This is NPR News. This year's Nobel Peace Prize goes to Nihon Haidankyo, a Japanese anti-nuclear weapons group made up of survivors from the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings by the U.S. in World War II for its work toward the abolition of nuclear weapons.
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120,000 residents of the two cities were incinerated or died in the months and years that followed the bombing as a result of burns and radiation. The Nobel Committee says it chose the group for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and efforts that they are never to be used again.
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Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram, is laying off 1,100 employees just outside Detroit effective tomorrow. And here's Andrea Hsu reports the layoffs represent only a part of the company's problems in the U.S.
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The U.S. is imposing more sanctions on Iran's energy sector to protest Iran's missile attack on Israel earlier this month. NPR's Michelle Kellerman reports the U.S. is trying to persuade Israel not to hit Iranian energy sites in response.