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Windsor Johnston
In Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. President Trump's federal takeover of law enforcement in Washington, D.C. is officially underway. The arrival of National Guard troops has some hopeful the city will see improvements, while others worry that a short term blitz could do more harm than good. NPR's Brian Mann reports.
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Brian Mann
I spent this day talking to people who are living on the street here in Washington. Many of them say they don't have any place to go. There aren't shelters that they feel comfortable staying in. Advocacy groups agree that there are very few resources right now. And there have been more deep cuts to the social programs that support people, especially with mental health and addiction issues. The concern now is that if this action moves forward, these people could be swept up. Many of them could wind up in jails or incarcerated.
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Windsor Johnston
That's NPR's Brian Mann reporting. A small number of Russian troops has slipped through Ukraine's defensive lines on the main battlefront in the east of the country. NPR's Greg Myre reports. UKRAINE Ukraine acknowledges the breach, but says it doesn't amount to a major Russian breakthrough.
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Greg Myre
The Russian troops found a gap in Ukrainian lines outside the eastern city of Pokrovsk, a key battleground for the past year. Ukraine's military says the Russian forces are operating in small groups of 10 to 15 fighters and do not have sufficient numbers to take and hold territory. The Russians are advancing incrementally in several places, but have not been able to capture Pokrovsk or other cities in the past year. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russian leader Vladimir Putin may be talking about a possible peace deal. But Zelensky says all the signs point to additional military operations by Russia. Greg Myhre, NPR News, Kyiv.
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Windsor Johnston
Authorities say the gunman in the shooting at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta last Friday died of a self inflicted gunshot wound. Chemain Cruz from member station WABE reports. Officials say the shooter had wanted to send a message against COVID 19 vaccines.
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Chemaine Cruz
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says 30 year old Patrick Joseph White broke into a locked safe to get his father's weapons and used them to fire 500 shots, with nearly 200 hitting six CDC buildings. White's family called the police several weeks before the shooting after he verbalized thoughts of suicide. GBI director Chris Hosey says authorities later found written documents referencing the COVID 19 vaccine.
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NPR Analyst
There was no direct threat, but it was his making the public aware of his discontent with the vaccines.
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Chemaine Cruz
No CDC employees were hurt in the shooting, but a responding police officer was shot and killed. For NPR News, I'm Chemaine Cruz in Atlanta.
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Windsor Johnston
At the close on Wall street, the dow was up 483 points. This is NPR News. The 48th Kennedy Center Honorees will be announced on Wednesday. President Trump posted the news Today on social NPR's Elizabeth Blair reports. The honors have long been considered prestigious lifetime achievement awards in the arts.
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Elizabeth Blair
Traditionally, artistic excellence has been the main criterion for the awards. Past honorees include Steven Spielberg, Quincy Jones and Rita Moreno. Honorees are usually living artists when they receive the award. Trump has floated the names Babe Ruth and Elvis Presley as possible recipients. Trump posted that tremendous work is being done to prepare for the honors. But the Kennedy center staff was caught off guard by the announcement. According to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of professional repercussions. They're worried they won't have enough time to sell tickets and sponsorships. The Kennedy center honors has traditionally been the performing arts venue's biggest fundraiser. Elizabeth Blair, NPR News, Washington.
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Windsor Johnston
YouTube says it's testing out a New Age verification system in the US that relies on artificial intelligence. The social media site says it will use the technology to distinguish between adults and minors based on the types of videos they watch. The system is designed to only work when users are logged into their accounts. It will also make its age assessments regardless of the birth date someone might have entered when signing up. Recapping stocks on Wall street, The Dow up 483 points at the close today. The NASDAQ rose 2.96. This is NPR.
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