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So much needed rainfall for Southern California, though, while the weekend downpour helped firefighters battling wildfires there. There may have been a brief respite. The rain has mostly moved out of the area, scorched by fires, while some toxic ash and mud flowed across streets. There were major debris flows reported. More than an inch of rain fell in some areas.

causing concerns about loosening Los Angeles hillsides scarred by recent wildfires. Crude oil futures prices took a drop today, oil trending down amid continued worries about tariffs and other developments. Oil fell $1.49 a barrel to end the session at $73.17 a barrel in New York. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

causing concerns about loosening Los Angeles hillsides scarred by recent wildfires. Crude oil futures prices took a drop today, oil trending down amid continued worries about tariffs and other developments. Oil fell $1.49 a barrel to end the session at $73.17 a barrel in New York. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. The Israeli military has unblocked roads leading north in Gaza, allowing many Palestinians to return for the first time since the beginning of the war. Return is part of the fragile ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. NPR's Kat Lansdorf has more.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. The Israeli military has unblocked roads leading north in Gaza, allowing many Palestinians to return for the first time since the beginning of the war. Return is part of the fragile ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. NPR's Kat Lansdorf has more.

President Trump's pick to lead the Treasury Department is one Senate confirmation. NPR's Scott Horsley reports senators approved Scott Besson's nomination.

President Trump's pick to lead the Treasury Department is one Senate confirmation. NPR's Scott Horsley reports senators approved Scott Besson's nomination.

The Federal Reserve's interest rate setting arm meets in Washington this week with many economists anticipating the Fed in its first meeting of the new year will stand pat on rates as it seeks further direction for the markets. Fed officials and Chair Jerome Powell have cut interest rates for three meetings in a row, taking rates from 5.3 percent to 4.3 percent.

The Federal Reserve's interest rate setting arm meets in Washington this week with many economists anticipating the Fed in its first meeting of the new year will stand pat on rates as it seeks further direction for the markets. Fed officials and Chair Jerome Powell have cut interest rates for three meetings in a row, taking rates from 5.3 percent to 4.3 percent.

Some of Wall Street's highest flyers are barely at treetop level today after a major announcement from an upstart Chinese company that threatens to upend the frenzy over A.I. Chinese company called DeepSync says it's developed a language learning model that can compete with U.S. companies like ChatGPT. More from Empire's Maria Aspin.

Some of Wall Street's highest flyers are barely at treetop level today after a major announcement from an upstart Chinese company that threatens to upend the frenzy over A.I. Chinese company called DeepSync says it's developed a language learning model that can compete with U.S. companies like ChatGPT. More from Empire's Maria Aspin.

Shares of AI chip darling NVIDIA plunged nearly 17% today. You're listening to NPR. At a time Jewish survivors of the Nazi concentration camps are warning about rising levels of anti-Semitism, a sobering anniversary. Today is the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, with world leaders gathering to mark the event.

Shares of AI chip darling NVIDIA plunged nearly 17% today. You're listening to NPR. At a time Jewish survivors of the Nazi concentration camps are warning about rising levels of anti-Semitism, a sobering anniversary. Today is the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, with world leaders gathering to mark the event.

56 survivors of Auschwitz gathered under a tent at the site of the former death camp. Many believe it will be the last major observance with any sizable number of survivors as recently as five years ago. Roughly 200 people attended the observance. Climate change has boosted the number of dangerously hot days people have to live through, but it also trims the number of dangerously cold ones. St.

56 survivors of Auschwitz gathered under a tent at the site of the former death camp. Many believe it will be the last major observance with any sizable number of survivors as recently as five years ago. Roughly 200 people attended the observance. Climate change has boosted the number of dangerously hot days people have to live through, but it also trims the number of dangerously cold ones. St.

Pierre's Alejandro Morunda reports a new study focused on Europe suggests human-driven climate change will soon change the global balance of those risks.

Pierre's Alejandro Morunda reports a new study focused on Europe suggests human-driven climate change will soon change the global balance of those risks.

Author Perthville Everett's acclaimed novel that reimagines the adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Huck's enslaved companion James is raking in another honor. James receiving top honors from the country's public libraries. in the form of the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

Author Perthville Everett's acclaimed novel that reimagines the adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Huck's enslaved companion James is raking in another honor. James receiving top honors from the country's public libraries. in the form of the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. Federal agents continue expanding their deportation operations as they move to fulfill President Trump's promises on illegal immigration, carrying out raids across the country. Resistance by immigrant rights groups is also growing, as we hear from NPR's Adrian Florido.