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So we have some breaking news in our national lead that affects everybody I'm looking at right now in the studio.

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So, David, what changes might David Ellison make to CNN?

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David, thanks.

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And before we go, don't forget to tune in this weekend to the upburst Sunday story.

With the rise of prediction markets, you can bet on pretty much anything from the weather to what President Trump will say at his next press conference.

NPR's Bobby Allen joins us to explain why prediction markets have suddenly exploded in popularity and who is winning and losing.

Listen to the Sunday story right here on NPR's Up First podcast.

And that's Up First for Friday, February 27th.

I'm E. Martinez.

Today there's a planned general strike as the Trump administration appears to be taking a harder line against protesters.

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Faith leaders, unions, and citizens in Minnesota's Twin Cities are pushing back today against one of the largest and most aggressive campaigns yet targeting undocumented immigrants.

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