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Windsor Johnston
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. President Trump says no final decision has been made on possible U.S. strikes against Iran. NPR's Greg Myhrey reports. In the meantime, American forces have expanded their footprint across the he has a
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Greg Myhrey
range of options now that US Forces have reached a critical mass in the region. We're talking about two aircraft carriers, more than a dozen ships, perhaps a couple hundred warplanes. All this spread around the region. Now, at one end of the spectrum, Trump could opt for a brief, limited military strike and then pause the attack and give Iran another chance to negotiate. Trump was asked about this scenario Friday and said, I guess I can say I'm considering it.
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Windsor Johnston
That's NPR's Greg Myrey reporting. A federal appeals judge has stopped the restoration of an exhibit about slavery in Philadelphia. Carmen Russell Slachansky with member station WHYY reports.
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Carmen Russell Slachansky
The National Park Service had already started putting back panels depicting the lives of nine slaves held by George Washington, but 3rd Circuit Judge Thomas Herriman issued a stay for while the administration's appeal moves forward. The dispute stems from President Trump's executive order directing the removal of national exhibits deemed to inappropriately disparage Americans. The city of Philadelphia sued after the display was removed last month. Around half of the panels are still missing, and the first appellate hearing isn't expected until May. For NPR News, I'm Carmen Russell Sluchansky in Philadelphia.
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Windsor Johnston
Families have identified six of the victims of Tuesday's deadly avalanche in Northern California. Eight people are confirmed dead. One is still missing. Greg Mechek from CAP Radio reports. Governor Gavin Newsom called it the most devastating avalanche in the state's history.
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Greg Mechek
They were Carrie Atkin of the Truckee Tahoe area Liz Clabaugh of Boise, Idaho Carolyn Secar of San Francisco and Danielle Keatley, Kate Morse and Kate Vitt of Marin County. The family said the eight close friends were passionate, skilled skiers who loved the outdoors and were prepared for the backcountry equipped with avalanche safety equipment. Governor Gavin Newsom says some of the victims were family friends.
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Greg Myhrey
It's tragic. It's the most devastating avalanche in terms of loss of life we've ever experienced.
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Greg Mechek
The Nevada County Sheriff's Department says all the victims remain on the mountain as adverse weather and ongoing avalanche danger has hindered the recovery process. For NPR News, I'm Greg Mechek.
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Windsor Johnston
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Louisiana to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms. The 5th Circuit lifted a lower court block on the law, which mandates the displays in elementary, middle and high schools. The ruling allows the requirement to take effect while legal challenges continue. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. A Polish athlete who was hurt at the Winter Olympics is reported to be in good condition after suffering an unusual injury during the short track competition Friday Night Stand. Steve Futterman has more from Milan.
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Steve Futterman
It took place during a heat in the women's 1500 meter race. Poland's Camilla Selyer fell as a pack of skaters jockeyed for position. As she fell, the blade of an American skater sliced Selier's face near her left eye. She remained on the ice for several minutes, being treated by medical personnel. Eventually, she was wheeled out on a stretcher. Cellier was taken to a hospital. Surgery was performed, including stitches to close the wound. She remained in the hospital overnight. A press attache for the Polish Olympic team says the main concern is whether Celia suffered any damage to her eye, including structural damage. For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Milan.
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Windsor Johnston
Forecasters say a powerful winter storm is making its way toward the mid Atlantic and Northeast. Mark Chouinard, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service, says strong winds could combine with heavy snowfall to create travel conditions along the coast, with wind gusts as
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Mark Chouinard
high as 50 to 70 miles an hour in spots, especially from like portions of Long island into southern New England. Kind of combine that wind with the heavy snow that's falling and you're going to have really low visibility. We're looking at blizzard conditions along the coastal areas.
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Windsor Johnston
Emergency officials from Washington, D.C. to Boston are preparing for the possibility of more than a foot of snow in some areas. I'm Windsor Johnston, NPR News, in Washington.
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