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The family of a British couple imprisoned in Iran say they are being used as human shields during U.S.

and Israeli attacks.

The couple were arrested in Iran more than a year ago while on an around-the-world trip.

They were accused of being spies, which they deny.

NPR's Lauren Frayer has more from London.

The White House has released a policy framework for artificial intelligence this morning.

It is supposed to be a guide to create national rules for AI.

The Trump administration has been demanding a single plan from Congress, and it also wants Congress to overrule any state regulations.

Last year, two White House efforts to try to stop states from creating rules to regulate AI were blocked.

More than three dozen Democratic-led states and local governments are challenging the Trump administration's decision to repeal climate pollution regulations.

NPR's Jeff Brady reports the filing argues the administration is required to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.

You're listening to NPR News from Washington.

Long lines are still being reported at major airports in the U.S.

TSA officers are still not getting paid because of the partial shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security.

Many TSA agents are calling out.

The airport in Philadelphia has closed some security checkpoints to deal with the shortage of security officers.

A Russian oil tanker continues to drift in the Mediterranean Sea without any of its crew aboard.

The crew abandoned it this month after it was reportedly hit by Ukrainian drones.

Some European nations have been calling for help.

Now officials in Italy say the Russian oil tanker is just a few days away from the northern African coast of Libya.