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British authorities have arrested former Prince Andrew, one of the most prominent known associates of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

He's accused of misconduct in public office.

His brother, King Charles III, says he supports a full, fair and proper investigation.

The U.S.

military looks to be sending even more ships and top-of-the-line warplanes to the Middle East.

This coming as the U.S.

and Iran are still discussing a possible nuclear deal.

Here's NPR's Greg Myhre.

President Trump raised concerns about Iran's nuclear program today.

Trump speaking at the first meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington, D.C.

Some U.S.

allies expressed concern that Trump's Board of Peace would rival the United Nations.

Fire crews in Oklahoma are facing down multiple wildfires.

Governor Kevin Stitt tells NPR he declared emergencies in three counties.

He says firefighters are dealing with powerful wind gusts and low humidity, further complicating containment efforts.

The U.S.

trade deficit jumped more than expected in December.

NPR's Scott Horsley reports for all of last year, the trade gap barely budged despite President Trump's much higher tariffs.