Noor Rahm

A suicide bomber detonated the bomb during Friday prayers, killing at least 31 others.

At least 169 people were wounded.

Officials say four suspects are in custody, believed to have helped plan the attack.

An affiliate of the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility.

It's a Sunni group that has targeted Pakistan's Shiite minority in the past.

It's been a tough first day for U.S.

skiers in the Italian Alps as competition at the Winter Olympics gets underway.

In men's downhill racing and a women's cross-country ski race, U.S.

athletes finished well out of medal range.

NPR's Brian Mann reports.

There are about 2,900 athletes from 92 places around the world competing in 16 sports and 116 medal events.

I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Noor Rahm.

Federal and local leaders are blaming each other for the violence unfolding in Minnesota as protesters face off with immigration officers.

The Minneapolis mayor is calling the federal agents a, quote, occupying force.

NPR's Luke Garrett reports.

Troops from the Army's 11th Airborne Division in Alaska are preparing to possibly go to Minnesota.

A U.S.

official tells NPR as many as 1,500 troops are on standby.

The division's website says part of its mission is to defeat any adversary in extreme weather.