NPR News: 01-19-2025 2AM EST

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NPR News Now: January 19, 2025, 2 AM EST

Host: Dale Willman
Source: NPR
Description: The latest news in five minutes, updated hourly.

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Middle East: Gaza Ceasefire Delayed

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Reporter: Dale Willman

The anticipated ceasefire in Gaza has been postponed indefinitely, causing uncertainty in the region. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the Israeli military would not cease fire until Hamas divulges the names of three hostages expected to be released later today. However, Hamas has attributed the delay to "technical issues" surrounding the release of these names, leaving the situation unresolved.

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U.S. Politics: President-Elect Trump's Inauguration Preparations

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Reporter: Franco Ordonez

President-elect Donald Trump is gearing up for his inauguration in Washington, D.C., scheduled for tonight. Originally planned for an outdoor ceremony at the U.S. Capitol, the event has been moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda due to a forecast of cold weather. Additionally, the traditional parade down Pennsylvania Avenue will now take place inside the Capitol One Arena. This adjustment marks the first indoor inauguration since Ronald Reagan's second inauguration in 1985.

Trump's pre-inauguration activities include a reception with supporters at his golf club in Sterling, Virginia, highlighted by a 15-minute fireworks display. Earlier today, he visited Arlington National Cemetery to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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"Instead of holding his inauguration outside in front of the US Capitol, Trump decided to move the event indoors to the Capitol Rotunda."
— Franco Ordonez, NPR News

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Environmental Concerns: California Wildfires

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Reporter: Dale Willman

President-elect Trump has announced plans to visit California within the next week to assess the extensive damage caused by the wildfires ravaging areas around Los Angeles. The fires have resulted in at least 27 fatalities and the destruction of over 10,000 structures. Trump has been vocal in criticizing both the state's governor and the Mayor of Los Angeles for their handling of the wildfire response.

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Social Movements: People's March in Washington, D.C.

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Reporter: Elena Moore

A significant demonstration, dubbed the People's March, took place on Saturday at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., just two days before President-elect Trump's inauguration. Organized by over a dozen left-leaning groups, the march drew thousands of protesters, reminiscent of the Women's March that occurred eight years prior. Despite a smaller turnout compared to the half-million participants of the previous event, organizers aim to engage new participants and focus on long-term activism.

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Speaker: Rachel Izzo

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"I am tired of fighting, but who's going to do it?"
— Rachel Izzo, Nurse and Protestor

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Speaker: Rachel Izzo

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"As frustrating as it is to have this happen again, I feel like we have to all come together for whatever cause we believe in that is going to be affected by this presidency and all have our voices heard and not stay quiet."
— Rachel Izzo

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Sports Update: Kansas City Chiefs Advance to AFC Championship

Timestamp: [03:10]
Reporter: Craig Eklund

The reigning Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, secured their spot in the AFC Championship game with a decisive 23-14 victory over the Houston Texans on Saturday night. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes played a pivotal role, especially in the fourth quarter when he connected an 11-yard touchdown pass with tight end Travis Kelce.

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Speaker: Patrick Mahomes

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"Yeah, it's a playoff, Trav. I mean, he just he's a leader, man, and he this is what he lives for, is playing in these moments, having the chance to make big time plays. And he goes out there and does that. And it seems like he does it every single playoff game in the AFC."
— Patrick Mahomes

The Chiefs are set to face either the Baltimore Ravens or the Buffalo Bills in the championship game next Sunday.

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Sports Update: Washington Commanders Triumph Over Detroit Lions

Timestamp: [04:04]
Reporter: Dale Willman

In other NFL action, the Washington Commanders defeated the Detroit Lions with a commanding score of 45-31. This victory solidifies Washington's standing as they prepare for upcoming challenges in the league.

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Weather Alert: Severe Winter Conditions Expected

Timestamp: [04:04]
Reporter: Dale Willman

A significant portion of the United States is bracing for another bout of harsh winter weather this weekend. The Northern Plains and the Rockies are set to experience bone-chilling winds with sub-zero wind chills. Meanwhile, the Gulf Coast and the southeastern U.S., particularly Texas, may encounter unusual wintry conditions starting Monday. Residents can expect a hazardous mix of snow, sleet, and rain, necessitating precautions for travel and safety.

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International Affairs: Escalation in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Timestamp: [04:04]
Reporter: Dale Willman

Tensions continue to rise in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Russian forces launched a missile attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, resulting in at least three fatalities and three injuries. Among the victims were individuals on a minibus struck by the missiles. Additionally, a Metro station sustained damage, and a critical water main was broken during the assault.

In retaliation, Ukrainian drones have initiated fires at industrial facilities within Russia's Kaluga and Tula regions, marking an escalation in tactics on both sides of the conflict.

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[Dale Willman]

Sign up for your trial [e-mail] live from NPR News. I'm Dale Willman. The Gaza ceasefire has been delayed and it's not clear for how long. It was supposed to go into effect a half an hour ago. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had said earlier that the Israeli military will not hold its fire until Hamas provides the names of three hostages that are expected to be released later today. Hamas cites technical issues as the reason for the delay in releasing those names. President Elect Donald Trump will hold a rally Tonight in Washington, D.C. on the eve of his inauguration. Trump arrived on Saturday to attend a series of events before the swearing in ceremony. NPR's Franco Ordonez has more.

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President Elect Trump was at his golf club in Sterling, Virginia for a reception with supporters by a 15 minute fireworks display. Today, Trump will visit Arlington National Cemetery for a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He'll later hold a rally at Capitol One arena in downtown Washington. But the cold weather forecast has scrambled Monday's plans. Instead of holding his inauguration outside in front of the US Capitol, Trump decided to move the event indoors to the Capitol Rotunda. The scheduled parade down Pennsylvania Avenue is also moving inside to the Capitol One Arena. It'll be the first time the inauguration is being moved indoors since Ronald Reagan's second inauguration in 1985. Franco Ordonez, NPR News, Sterling, Virginia.

[Dale Willman]

President elect Trump says he'll travel to California in the next week to tour the damage caused by wildfires in and around Los angeles. At least 27 people have died in those fires and more than 10,000 struct have been destroyed so far. Trump has frequently criticized the state's governor as well as the mayor of Los Angeles for their responses to the fire. Thousands of protesters took part in the People's March Saturday on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. just two days before President Elect Trump takes office. It comes almost eight years after the Women's March where half a million people came together in Washington to protest Trump's first inauguration. NPR's Elena Moore has our reports.

[Elena Moore]

More than a dozen left leaning groups organize the People's March, but it comes at a time when some anti Trump voters are feeling exhausted by politics.

[Rachel Izzo]

I am tired of fighting, but who's going to do it?

[Elena Moore]

Rachel Izzo attended the protest. She's a nurse who works in D.C.

[Rachel Izzo]

As frustrating as it is to have this happen again, I feel like we have to all come together for whatever cause we believe in that is going to be affected by this presidency and all have our voices heard and not stay quiet.

[Elena Moore]

Despite a smaller crowd than eight years ago, organizers say they're focused on bringing new people into the movement and doing long term organizing. Elena Moore, NPR News, Washington.

[Dale Willman]

I'm Dale Willman and you're listening to NPR News. The defending super bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, advanced to the AFC Championship game after a 2314 win Saturday night over the Houston, Texas Texans. Craig Eklund has more from Kansas City.

[Craig Eklund]

The Chiefs pulled away in the fourth quarter when quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed an 11 yard touchdown pass while falling forward to tight end Travis Kelsey. Mahomes says Kelsey rises to the occasion.

[Patrick Mahomes]

Yeah, it's a playoff, Trav. I mean, he just he's a leader, man, and he this is what he lives for, is playing in these moments, having the chance to make big time plays. And he goes out there and does that. And it seems like he does it every single playoff game in the AFC.

[Craig Eklund]

Championship next Sunday, the Chiefs will play the winner of the other conference divisional game between the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills. For NPR News, I'm Greg Eklund in Kansas City.

[Dale Willman]

The Washington commanders, meanwhile, beat the Detroit Lions 45, 31. Much of the US is preparing for another round of winter weather this weekend. Bone chilling winds are expected in the Northern Plains states, and sub zero wind chills will hit the Plains and the Rockies. The Gulf coast in the southeastern U.S. meanwhile, could see unusual wintry weather starting Monday in Texas that could include a dangerous mix of snow, sleet and rain. Russian forces hit Ukraine's capital with a barrage of missiles on Saturday. At least three people were killed and three others were injured in the attack. Some of those killed were on a minibus that was struck. A Metro station was also damaged in the attack, and a water main was broken. Ukrainian drones, meanwhile, started fires at industrial sites in Russia's Kaluga and Tula regions. I'm Dale Wilman, NPR News.

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