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That's Gabriela Cortazolodio reporting. You're listening to NPR News. More severe weather is sweeping across much of the United States today. The National Weather Service is forecasting a multi-day severe weather outbreak in the Mississippi Valley into the lower Ohio Valley this afternoon through tomorrow and through the central Gulf states Saturday.

That's Gabriela Cortazolodio reporting. You're listening to NPR News. More severe weather is sweeping across much of the United States today. The National Weather Service is forecasting a multi-day severe weather outbreak in the Mississippi Valley into the lower Ohio Valley this afternoon through tomorrow and through the central Gulf states Saturday.

Significant tornadoes, widespread damaging winds and large hail likely. Strong winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels will bring extremely critical fire weather conditions to the southern plains today. An American social media influencer sparked outrage in Australia after posting a video of herself. She was snatching a wild baby wombat from its mother.

Significant tornadoes, widespread damaging winds and large hail likely. Strong winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels will bring extremely critical fire weather conditions to the southern plains today. An American social media influencer sparked outrage in Australia after posting a video of herself. She was snatching a wild baby wombat from its mother.

Christina Cocolia reports a video has prompted swift reaction from animal rights groups and Australian leaders.

Christina Cocolia reports a video has prompted swift reaction from animal rights groups and Australian leaders.

US stocks are trading higher this hour. The Nasdaq is up 2.3%. It's NPR News.

US stocks are trading higher this hour. The Nasdaq is up 2.3%. It's NPR News.

The talks in Saudi Arabia seem to have gone a long way to overcome a public break between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ukrainians are expressing, quote, strong gratitude to President Trump for making possible meaningful progress toward peace. They say they're ready for a 30-day ceasefire, a proposal the U.S.

The talks in Saudi Arabia seem to have gone a long way to overcome a public break between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ukrainians are expressing, quote, strong gratitude to President Trump for making possible meaningful progress toward peace. They say they're ready for a 30-day ceasefire, a proposal the U.S.

will now bring to Russia, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. And we hope that they'll say yes, that they'll say yes to peace. The ball is now in their court. The U.S. is now lifting a pause on intelligence sharing with Ukraine. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.

will now bring to Russia, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. And we hope that they'll say yes, that they'll say yes to peace. The ball is now in their court. The U.S. is now lifting a pause on intelligence sharing with Ukraine. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.

The meeting started fine, but devolved after Vice President J.D. Vance accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of being disrespectful and not thanking President Trump for pushing for peace. Trump picked up on that line of attack.

The meeting started fine, but devolved after Vice President J.D. Vance accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of being disrespectful and not thanking President Trump for pushing for peace. Trump picked up on that line of attack.

Zelensky called off a public appearance after the showdown, but he's active on social media, writing thank you for your support as world leaders stand with Ukraine. Germany's soon-to-be chancellor called it a testing time, adding, quote, we must never confuse aggressor and victim. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, meanwhile, is praising Trump for, in his words, standing up for America.

Zelensky called off a public appearance after the showdown, but he's active on social media, writing thank you for your support as world leaders stand with Ukraine. Germany's soon-to-be chancellor called it a testing time, adding, quote, we must never confuse aggressor and victim. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, meanwhile, is praising Trump for, in his words, standing up for America.

Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.

Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.

Supporters cheered as USAID staffers emerged from the Ronald Reagan building with boxes of posters and other mementos from their service. This man would not give his name because he's still employed and fears retribution.

Supporters cheered as USAID staffers emerged from the Ronald Reagan building with boxes of posters and other mementos from their service. This man would not give his name because he's still employed and fears retribution.