Windsor Johnston

A federal appeals judge has stopped the restoration of an exhibit about slavery in Philadelphia.

Carmen Russell Slachansky with member station WHYY reports.

Families have identified six of the victims of Tuesday's deadly avalanche in Northern California.

Eight people are confirmed dead.

One is still missing.

Greg Michek from CapRadio reports Governor Gavin Newsom called it the most devastating avalanche in the state's history.

A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Louisiana to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms.

The Fifth Circuit lifted a lower court block on the law, which mandates the displays in elementary, middle, and high schools.

The ruling allows the requirement to take effect while legal challenges continue.

You're listening to NPR News from Washington.

A Polish athlete who was hurt at the Winter Olympics is reported to be in good condition after suffering an unusual injury during the short track competition Friday night.

Steve Futterman has more from Milan.

Forecasters say a powerful winter storm is making its way toward the mid-Atlantic and northeast.

Mark Chouinard, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service, says strong winds could combine with heavy snowfall to create dangerous travel conditions along the coast.

Emergency officials from Washington, D.C.

to Boston are preparing for the possibility of more than a foot of snow in some areas.

I'm Windsor Johnston and PR News in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston.

Forecasters say a powerful winter storm is making its way toward the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

Mark Chouinard, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service, says strong winds could combine with heavy snowfall to create dangerous travel conditions along the coast.