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Korva Coleman
In Washington, I'm Korva Coleman. President Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff and son in law Jared Kushner spoke yesterday with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. There's been no breakthrough on a peace agreement to stop Russia's war in Ukraine. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley reports from Kyiv.
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Eleanor Beardsley
Analysts say Russian President Vladimir Putin likely will not sign any draft that has the Ukrainian green light as the Kremlin has changed none of its maximalist demands. It wants Ukraine to give up territory Russia has been unable to take on the battlefield. Speaking to reporters, Putin blamed the Europeans for blocking peace, saying they had changed the draft proposal to make it unacceptable for Russia and would blame Russia if it fails. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking from Ireland, said Ukrainians need certainty and guarantees and that joining the EU would be a guarantee of certainty for the Ukrainian people. Eleanor Beardsley, NPR News, Kyiv.
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Korva Coleman
The Department of Homeland Security says it has launched an immigration operation today in New Orleans. The Trump administration says it's targeting violent criminals, but immigrants rights activists have been warning city residents to stay indoors if they're at risk of detention. Louisiana's Republican governor supports the effort. New Orleans Democratic mayor elect says this is not what the city needs. President Trump unleashed a tirade of insults at people from Somalia yesterday that critics say is bigoted. During a Cabinet meeting, Trump described immigrants from Somalia as garbage and more I.
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Donald Trump
Don'T want them in our country. I'll be honest with you. Somebody would say, oh, that's not politically correct. I don't care. I don't want them in our country. Their country is no good for a reason. Their country stinks and we don't want them in our country. I could say that about other countries, too.
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Korva Coleman
Trump's comments yesterday came as he's also threatened to end temporary protected status for Somali immigrants. In Minnesota, stocks are trading mixed this morning as two major retailers reported rising sales to inflation weary customers. NPR's Maria Aspen reports. The Dow's up about 100 points.
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Maria Aspen
Investors are looking for more clues about how the economy is doing, and the news is mixed. Macy's said that its shoppers bought more than expected this fall, while discount retailer Dollar Tree also said that sales rose as consumers hunt for bargains. But there are more warning signs in the labor market. Private employers cut 32,000 jobs in November, according to payroll processor ADP. And economists had expected to see job growth. Meanwhile, bitcoin is continuing to recover some lost ground after last month's crash. President Trump's crypto friendly policies had helped send bitcoin to record highs in October, but it remains volatile. The most recent selloff wiped out more than $1 trillion in crypto market value.
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Korva Coleman
You're listening to NPR News. The search for a missing Malaysia Airlines flight is set to resume later this month. The jet disappeared more than a decade ago while it was flying to China. Michael Sullivan reports from Chiang Rai, Thailand.
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Michael Sullivan
Malaysia's Transport Ministry says the search will resume on December 30th. MH370, a Boeing 777, was carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew members when it simply vanished from radar. There have been several extensive and costly search operations conducted since with no luck. The firm that will conduct the search wouldn't say precisely where it's looking, only that it would start in a targeted area assessed to have the highest probability of locating the aircraft. Debris from the plane has washed up on the eastern shore of Africa. Why the plane went down remains a mystery. For NPR News, I'm Michael Sullivan in Chiang Rai.
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Korva Coleman
San Francisco is suing some leading food manufacturers. The city claims they make ultra processed foods such as cookies, energy drinks and lunch meals that have contributed to a public health crisis. The Consumer Brands association says there is no agreed upon scientific definition of ultra processed foods. The association says members are offering Americans choices, including products with less sugar and salt. A Senate committee holds a confirmation hearing today for President Trump's choice to lead NASA. The billionaire and private astronaut Jared Isaacman will answer questions in prepared testimony. He says he wants to use commercial space flight to help the U.S. return to the moon. This is NPR.
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