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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton.
Chapter 2: What happened during the fatal shooting by immigration agents in Minneapolis?
Minnesota and federal law enforcement officials are clashing over the fatal shooting of a man by immigration agents in Minneapolis yesterday. The incident has reignited tensions over jurisdiction and transparency in use of force cases. Peter Cox with Minnesota Public Radio reports.
After federal immigration agents shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Preddy, state investigators say they were blocked from the scene by federal law enforcement, even after returning with a signed judicial warrant. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says the state will do its own investigation.
Chapter 3: How is Minnesota responding to the shooting incident and investigation?
We need to have a fair investigation, understanding what's happening and held accountable. We continue to hear, and we heard it from the vice president, that These folks can do whatever they want. They can have full immunity. And what I'm telling you is they will not. There will be justice to Minnesotans.
The state is suing to prevent the destruction of evidence, and a judge granted a temporary order to preserve it. For NPR News, I'm Peter Cox in St. Paul.
About a million people, mostly in the south, are without power as a massive winter storm rolls across much of the country. The ice and snowfall are expected to continue tomorrow, followed by very low temperatures. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein urged people to stay off the road if they can.
Black ice is going to stick around for a few days. Every night this week, we're going to get below freezing. So whatever precipitation is on the ground is going to turn to ice overnight. Secondary roads in particular aren't going to get treated as quickly. There are just too many of them across the state. So understand that road conditions will remain dangerous overnight. into next week.
More than 11,000 flights have been canceled across the U.S. today. President Trump's senior envoys visited Israel this weekend to discuss the next steps in Gaza. NPR's Daniel Estrin has more from Tel Aviv.
U.S. Envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel Saturday. Witkoff's office said they discussed the next phase in the Gaza ceasefire. Israeli media report the discussions were about reopening Gaza's border crossing with Egypt to allow Palestinians to finally be able to enter and exit Gaza again.
The border is expected to open this week, despite Israeli opposition, as the last Israeli hostage body in Gaza still has not been recovered. Meanwhile, U.S. Central Command Chief Admiral Brad Cooper met with Israel's military chief of staff Saturday. The U.S. has been beefing up its military assets in the Mideast this past week, as Trump says he's still considering strikes on Iran.
Daniel Estrin, NPR News, Tel Aviv.
President Trump's plans to control Greenland have caused a rift between his base and Europe's far-right. Far-right leaders in Germany and France have criticized Trump's Greenland plans. Even Britain's Nigel Farage, a longtime ally, called them a very hostile act. Italy's prime minister called the threats a mistake. This is NPR News from Washington.
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Chapter 4: What impact is the winter storm having across the southern U.S.?
American rock climber Alex Honnold has climbed a 1,667-foot skyscraper in Taipei without any ropes or protective equipment. Cheers erupted from a street-level crowd as he reached the top of the spire in about 90 minutes yesterday. The climb in Taiwan's capital was broadcast live on Netflix. I'm Ryland Barton. This is NPR News from Washington.