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A federal judge has issued a two-week injunction against the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago.

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District Judge April Perry says there is no credible evidence to justify sending federal forces to Illinois.

Justice Department Attorney Eric Hamilton says the Guard's mission is to protect government property.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is threatening to fire air traffic controllers who don't show up for work during the shutdown.

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The Israeli cabinet has approved the first phase of a U.S.

brokered plan to end the war in Gaza.

President Trump says he expects Israeli hostages to be freed on Monday or Tuesday.

And as NPR's Michelle Kellerman reports, Trump may visit the region.

Wall Street stocks close lower.

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A federal judge has dismissed a defamation case that entertainer Drake brought against Universal Music Group over a diss track recorded by Kendrick Lamar.

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District Court Judge Jeanette Vargas says Lamar's diss tracks about Drake, which included abuse allegations, were opinion and in keeping with rap battles.

Drake's lawyers say they'll appeal.

Turning Point USA, the group founded by late right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, has announced plans for alternative programming during the Super Bowl halftime show.

NPR's Elena Moore reports on the conservative backlash to Bad Bunny's appearance on the NFL's biggest stage.

Hundreds of protesters clashed with police in Madagascar's capital Thursday following days of demonstrations.

The protests were initially sparked by cuts to water and power services, but have been expanded to include allegations of corruption and nepotism.