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And I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.

And I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. At least 34 people were killed this weekend across several states as a huge storm swept from the Midwest to the Southeast, spotting tornadoes and widespread destruction. NPR's Amy Held reports.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. At least 34 people were killed this weekend across several states as a huge storm swept from the Midwest to the Southeast, spotting tornadoes and widespread destruction. NPR's Amy Held reports.

The Trump administration says it's deported hundreds of gang members under a 1798 law that allows swift deportations at a time of war or invasion. A federal judge yesterday had blocked the deportations while he decides if the use of that law is legal. Now the Trump administration says the plane has landed in El Salvador. It's not clear if that happened before the order was issued.

The Trump administration says it's deported hundreds of gang members under a 1798 law that allows swift deportations at a time of war or invasion. A federal judge yesterday had blocked the deportations while he decides if the use of that law is legal. Now the Trump administration says the plane has landed in El Salvador. It's not clear if that happened before the order was issued.

President Trump's special envoy was in Moscow this weekend, meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ways to end the war in Ukraine. Steve Woodcoff said today the talks were positive, and he expects Trump and Putin will speak this week.

President Trump's special envoy was in Moscow this weekend, meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ways to end the war in Ukraine. Steve Woodcoff said today the talks were positive, and he expects Trump and Putin will speak this week.

He was interviewed on CNN. After yesterday's virtual summit with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Ukraine, European military leaders will now discuss how to ensure Ukraine's security if there is a ceasefire. Vicki Barker has more.

He was interviewed on CNN. After yesterday's virtual summit with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Ukraine, European military leaders will now discuss how to ensure Ukraine's security if there is a ceasefire. Vicki Barker has more.

This is NPR News. A fire broke out early this morning in a nightclub in North Macedonia. The interior minister says at least 51 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. The blaze began during a concert by a local pop group in the eastern town of Kochani. Officials say pyrotechnics used during the performance most likely set the roof on fire.

This is NPR News. A fire broke out early this morning in a nightclub in North Macedonia. The interior minister says at least 51 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. The blaze began during a concert by a local pop group in the eastern town of Kochani. Officials say pyrotechnics used during the performance most likely set the roof on fire.

Students with disabilities have the legal right to a public education that meets their needs. At her confirmation hearing, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon vowed to preserve that right and its funding, even as she works to close the education department. As Nebraska Public Media's Jolie Peel reports, it's often left to parents to advocate for that education.

Students with disabilities have the legal right to a public education that meets their needs. At her confirmation hearing, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon vowed to preserve that right and its funding, even as she works to close the education department. As Nebraska Public Media's Jolie Peel reports, it's often left to parents to advocate for that education.

Today is Selection Sunday when the NCAA announces the brackets for the men's and women's college basketball tournaments. The men's games begin Tuesday while the women's play starts on Wednesday. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.

Today is Selection Sunday when the NCAA announces the brackets for the men's and women's college basketball tournaments. The men's games begin Tuesday while the women's play starts on Wednesday. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Noor Rahm. Forecasters are warning of severe weather across much of the South today and tomorrow, with damaging winds, hail and tornadoes. This follows a series of tornadoes overnight that killed at least 14 people in Missouri and Arkansas. Damage is extensive. Molly Samuel from member station WABE in Atlanta reports.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Noor Rahm. Forecasters are warning of severe weather across much of the South today and tomorrow, with damaging winds, hail and tornadoes. This follows a series of tornadoes overnight that killed at least 14 people in Missouri and Arkansas. Damage is extensive. Molly Samuel from member station WABE in Atlanta reports.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's kicking out the new ambassador from South Africa. NPR's Michelle Kellerman has more.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's kicking out the new ambassador from South Africa. NPR's Michelle Kellerman has more.