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What impact does the federal government shutdown have on travel and TSA operations?
Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. Travel this week, which is winter break for many schools, could become difficult following the partial federal government shutdown that began Friday night. Funding for the Department of Homeland Security has stopped, and that means TSA airport screeners will be working without pay. Congress could not agree on changes in how ICE agents operate. Democratic Senator Gary Peters of Michigan says what his party wants are better rules of engagements.
We want to put in just some common sense guardrails on actions by federal agents in DHS. And basically the relatively concise list we provided to Republicans were to make sure that federal agents have to abide by the same kinds of rules and regulations that our local police in our communities follow each and every day.
What were the findings regarding Alexei Navalny's death and its implications?
And I think most Americans would agree that federal agents should not be above any of those laws or policies.
In a statement issued on Saturday, five European countries said that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned by Russia. Navalny died in a Russian prison two years ago. NPR's Rob Schmitz reports from Munich.
A statement from Britain, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands states that authorities conclude Navalny was poisoned with the lethal toxin epibatidine. found in poison dart frogs in South America. Russia claimed the opposition leader died of natural causes, but according to the statement, poisoning was, quote, highly likely the cause of his death. Navalny was held in prison when he died, meaning Russia had the means, motive, and opportunity to administer the poison to him, read the statement.
How is Olympic speed skater Jordan Stoltz performing at the Winter Games?
Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalny, told reporters at the Munich Security Conference that the finding is a validation of her longstanding assertion that Russian President Vladimir Putin was responsible for her husband's death. Rob Schmitz, NPR News, Munich. U.S.
speed skater Jordan Stoltz slid into another Olympic victory Saturday in Italy. As NPR's Ping Huang reports, he's halfway to his goal of four gold medals in Milan.
In the 500-meter speed skate, Stoltz was paired with Yannick Dubot, a top sprinter from the Netherlands. It was a rematch between them.
What recent developments have occurred in Gaza affecting Doctors Without Borders?
They last raced side-by-side in the 1,000-meter event on Wednesday to the same result. Stoltz winning gold, setting a new Olympic record, Dubot close behind with the silver. Stolz wasn't basking in his victories. He was looking ahead to his next event, the 1500 Meters Thursday.
Yeah, I'm really happy so far to win two. I think if I have a good 1500, it should turn out well. I'm hoping for gold in that.
Bronze medalist Laurent Dubré from Canada called Stolz the greatest speed skater of all time.
What was the significance of the protest against Iran's crackdown on demonstrators?
Stolz will also race in the Mass Start event next Saturday. He's hoping to win gold in all of them. Ping Huang, NPR News, Milan.
Doctors Without Borders has suspended some of its operations at one of the largest functioning hospitals in Gaza. Officials say the suspension occurred after its patients and staff witnessed armed masked men in parts of the compound. You're listening to NPR News. A massive demonstration was held in Germany Saturday to protest Iran's continuing crackdown on protesters. Thousands were killed last month by Iranian security forces. About 250,000 people demonstrated outside the Munich Security Conference. Iran's exiled crown prince called for the protest, saying there will be more deaths if democracies simply continue to stand by and watch what happens in Iran.
How are Valentine's Day movie releases impacting Hollywood ticket sales?
A winter storm is moving into Northern California this weekend. Officials say many areas will see up to a foot of snow, while in the mountains there could be as much as eight feet. Hollywood's ticket sales are booming this weekend with Valentine's Day couples leading the way. NPR's Bob Mondello has our details.
Usually when a holiday, say the 4th of July, falls on a weekend, that's bad for cinemas because people have things they'd rather do than go to a movie. But Valentine's Day, with a steamy time-honored romance opening, that's the perfect movie date storm.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What impact does the federal government shutdown have on travel and TSA operations?
0:01–0:51
2
What were the findings regarding Alexei Navalny's death and its implications?
0:51–1:36
3
How is Olympic speed skater Jordan Stoltz performing at the Winter Games?
1:36–2:07
4
What recent developments have occurred in Gaza affecting Doctors Without Borders?
2:07–2:35
5
What was the significance of the protest against Iran's crackdown on demonstrators?
2:35–3:26
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How are Valentine's Day movie releases impacting Hollywood ticket sales?
3:26–4:39