Kristen Wright

President Trump is expected there.

The Pentagon has put 1,500 US military soldiers on standby to possibly deploy to Minneapolis.

Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security is facing increasing scrutiny from immigration advocates.

They say the agency is actively trying to recruit local police officers in Minnesota and in other states.

NPR's Windsor Johnston reports.

Authorities in Spain say at least 39 people have been killed after a high-speed train left the tracks and slammed into another train.

NPR's Miguel Macias says dozens of passengers were also injured.

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Gourmet Magazine is finding new life in a new form.

NPR's Netta Ulabi reports.

Academy Award winner Zoe Saldana is now the highest-grossing actor.

Saldana's movies, among them Avatar and Avengers Endgame, have made more than $15 billion.

She is the first American of Dominican descent to win an Oscar.

Today, many are honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Communities are commemorating Dr. King's 97th birthday with peace walks, days of service, and reflection.

The King Center in Atlanta is holding its annual service at Ebenezer Baptist Church this morning, where Dr. King served as co-pastor with his father.

until his assassination.

The Center's theme for this year's observance is Mission Possible 2, Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way.

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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Kristen Wright.