Nora Rahm

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The congregation of Jackson, Mississippi's only synagogue came together for its first Shabbat service yesterday after an arson attack destroyed a significant portion of its temple.

Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Shamira Muhammad reports.

A delegation from Ukraine arrived in the U.S.

today for talks on ending Russia's war in Ukraine.

Negotiators are to meet with White House envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, among others.

Meanwhile, Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, resulting in power shortages and freezing temperatures.

Election officials in Uganda announced today that President Yoweri Museveni has won his seventh term with more than 70 percent of the vote.

His closest challenger, former musician Bobby Wine, is expected to challenge the results.

Museveni is 81 years old.

He's been in power in Uganda since 1986.

I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.

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The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over public comments they've made about the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.

The government is looking into whether their statements have impeded federal immigration enforcement.

Both officials are Democrats.

Frey called it an obvious effort to intimidate him, and he will not be intimidated.

A federal judge in Minneapolis has ruled that immigration agents may not arrest or retaliate against peaceful observers and protesters.

Matt Seppig of Minnesota Public Radio has more.

Matt Sepik from Minnesota Public Radio.