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Trump met with Zelensky while his envoys were in Moscow, meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In a close vote, the Republican-led House blocked a resolution to limit President Trump's war powers in Venezuela.

NPR's Claudia Grisales reports the resolution failed in a tie, falling just short of the majority needed for passage.

Multiple states have declared states of emergency ahead of that huge winter storm that's expected to stretch from New Mexico and Texas to New England.

The forecast is calling for large amounts of snowfall, freezing rain and sleet.

Officials are warning people to be prepared for potential power outages and bitterly cold temperatures.

A new study says the U.S.

homicide rate has fallen to a historic low.

Researchers are calling it a dramatic turnaround in violent crime, as NPR's Windsor Johnston reports.

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Three people have been arrested in connection with Sunday's protest at a Minnesota church.

U.S.

Attorney General Pam Bondi says they include the civil rights attorney and activist who led the protest.

Dozens of people interrupted services at a church in St.

Paul on Sunday, calling for the resignation of the pastor.

They say he has a leadership role with U.S.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Japan's prime minister has paved the way for a snap election.

Sonai Takeuchi has dissolved parliament and called for an election next month on February 8th.

Just three months ago, Takeuchi was elected as Japan's first woman leader.