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Ukrainian negotiators are in Florida today meeting with U.S.

officials on efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian and European leaders had criticized a U.S.-backed plan as too favorable to Russia.

U.S.

Envoy Steve Witkoff is in Florida for the U.S.

He's expected to go to Moscow later this week to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Republican Congressman Don Bacon says he doesn't think Putin is serious about a peace agreement.

Bacon was interviewed on ABC's This Week.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is requesting a presidential pardon.

He's asking to cancel his corruption trial for the good of the people and the country.

NPR's Daniel Estrin reports.

Opposition leaders say a pardon would send a dangerous message that Netanyahu is above the law.

Pope Leo arrived in Lebanon today, his second stop in his first foreign trip as pope.

He came from Turkey, where he spoke warmly about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

NPR's Ruth Sherlock reports.

This is NPR News in Washington.

Police in Stockton, California, are seeking the public's help in finding the person who started shooting during a family gathering yesterday.

Authorities say four people were killed and at least 10 others were wounded.

College football fans are in for a week of intense speculation about which 12 teams will be chosen for the national championship playoff bracket.