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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Louise Schiavone. Protests on the streets of Minneapolis this morning.
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Chapter 2: What recent events triggered protests in Minneapolis?
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is stating on social media that he has been in contact with the White House, quote, after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. He's calling on President Trump to end the ICE operation in the state. The city of Minneapolis posted on the X platform, we are aware of reports of another shooting involving federal law enforcement.
We are working to confirm additional details. We ask the public to remain calm and avoid the immediate area. Travel disruptions are already in gear as a major winter storm system makes its way across the nation. U.S. airlines have canceled almost 10,000 flights. Most airlines waived rebooking fees during the storm and urged passengers to change their plans.
On the ground, travel of all kind is bound to be seriously hampered. Texas is bracing for a winter freeze, but state leaders say the power grid is ready nearly five years after another storm left millions without electricity statewide. The Texas newsroom's Lucio Vasquez reports.
Nearly five years ago, extreme cold crippled Texas's power grid, leaving millions without electricity for days and contributing to more than 240 deaths statewide. Now, as another freeze approaches the Lone Star State, leaders say the system is better prepared. The state's grid operator, known as ERCOT, says it expects to meet electricity demand as the cold settles in.
Governor Greg Abbott says the grid has been improved to work under extreme cold. The ERCOT grid has never been stronger, never been more prepared, and is fully capable of handling this winter storm. Emergency crews are on standby, warming centers are opening across the state, and Texans are being urged to prepare and avoid travel during icy conditions. For NPR News, I'm Lucio Vasquez in Houston.
Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine's two largest cities as Ukrainian, Russian, and American envoys held peace talks in the United Arab Emirates. NPR's Joanna Kakisis reports.
Attack drones flew over neighborhoods in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, as air defense units tried to shoot them down. Russia has repeatedly struck Ukraine's energy grid during the coldest winter since the full-scale invasion nearly four years ago. Kyiv Mayor Vitaly Klitschko wrote on social media that half of the city's apartment buildings are once again without heat.
Klitschko told NPR on Thursday that it's a challenge to repair the capital's massive heating system.
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