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Latest On New Orleans Attack; New Congress Comes Into Session; Carter's Funeral

Sat, 04 Jan 2025

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We'll bring you the latest on the FBI's investigation into the deadly Jan. 1st attack in New Orleans. Also, we'll take a look at the new Congress coming into session, with Republican House Speaker fighting for his job. Plus, we'll bring you the latest from the funereal events held for President Jimmy Carter, who passed away this week at the age of 100.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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00:03 - 00:06 Eric Deggans

The FBI continues to investigate the deadly attack in New Orleans.

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00:06 - 00:12 Ayesha Roscoe

They've also been looking into a possible link between that attack and the Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas.

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00:13 - 00:13 Eric Deggans

I'm Eric Deggans.

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00:14 - 00:27 Ayesha Roscoe

I'm Aisha Roscoe, and this is Up First from NPR News. What made an American-born veteran claim allegiance with ISIS and carry out a deadly attack?

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00:00 - 00:00 Eric Deggans

We'll bring you the latest on that story. Plus, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson holds on to his job, but only just.

00:00 - 00:00 Ayesha Roscoe

So, who changed their votes to help Johnson, and how will he get things done with a very slim majority?

00:00 - 00:00 Eric Deggans

Plus, the planned events start to mark the passing of former President Jimmy Carter.

00:00 - 00:00 Ayesha Roscoe

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