Korva Coleman

U.S.

Capitol Police say they've arrested an 18-year-old man after he ran toward the west side of the Capitol yesterday.

They allege Carter Camacho of Georgia was armed with a shotgun.

He was intercepted by officers and ordered to the ground.

Officials say the shotgun was loaded.

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Today is Ash Wednesday when Christians begin to observe the season of Lent.

NPR's Jason DeRose reports the National Council of Churches is launching a new prayer campaign beginning today.

Today is also the start of Ramadan for Muslims around the world.

The holy month is observed with prayer, fasting, and good works for others.

The religious month concludes on March 18th and 19th with the Feast of Eid al-Fitr.

Rescuers in Northern California are looking for nine missing skiers who were caught in an avalanche.

Six other skiers have been rescued.

Parts of California are getting a winter storm, and it took rescuers several hours to reach the skiing party.

Powerful winds created deadly conditions yesterday in Colorado.

Authorities say at least four motorists were killed in a pileup on an interstate south of the city of Pueblo.

There was so much blowing dirt drivers couldn't see.

Authorities say more than 30 vehicles were involved.

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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Korva Coleman.