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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Corva Coleman. The Reverend Jesse Lewis Jackson, a pivotal voice for African Americans and the poor, has died. That's according to a statement from Jackson's family and the organization he founded, the Rainbow Push Coalition. He was 84 years old. NPR's Cheryl Corley reports Jackson lived a life that bridged civil rights activism and politics.
I am somebody. Throughout his life, Jesse Jackson inspired and encouraged millions with his trademark chant, I am somebody. He made a mark as a young aide to civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. He'd go on to push for a greater share of economic and political power for blacks and others with his Rainbow Push Coalition. Jackson ran for president in 1984 and in 1988. On his 75th birthday, Jackson took note of his long career. I endure it as a long business runner. I served and I never surrendered my spirit to the forces of negation. Cheryl Corley, NPR News.
There are two sets of high-level talks set for today in Geneva. The U.S. is participating in discussions between Russia and Ukraine and also in indirect talks with Iranian negotiators about Tehran's nuclear program. NPR's Jackie Northam reports the indirect talks with Iran come as the U.S. continues to build up forces in the Middle East.
This is the second time in as many weeks the U.S. and Iran will be meeting. Both are still firm in their demands. President Trump doesn't want Iran to possess nuclear weapons, and so wants zero enrichment. Iran insists it has the right to enrich uranium for research and civilian uses. But Iran has indicated it could be open to limiting its nuclear program if it means sanctions relief. Iran is in dire economic straits. There are other important issues to address, such as eliminating Iran's arsenal of ballistic missiles and ending its use of proxies in the region, both of which are non-starters for Iran, as well as moving Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium out of the country. Jackie Northam, NPR News.
Weather forecasters say a powerful storm is still hitting parts of California this morning. National Weather Service meteorologist Brian Lewis says several inches of rain have fallen in southern California.
A pretty significant amount of rain in a short time in these urban areas can produce quite a bit of flooding, you know, what we call urban flooding there. So we've seen tons of reports from California Highway Patrol showing roadway flooding across many of the freeways and even some of the more frequented roads as well in Los Angeles County there. A half an inch over 30 minutes here is pretty significant and can cause quite a bit of flooding.
Now, the National Weather Service has posted winter storm warnings for several parts of California. That includes just outside of Los Angeles. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. A partial shutdown is still underway at the Department of Homeland Security. Congress has not passed a funding bill for the agency, and lawmakers are out of town this week. Democrats are demanding changes in how federal immigration agents operate. That includes removing their masks as they work. Republican lawmakers have not agreed to all of the Democrats' demands. The U.S. women's ice hockey team will play for an Olympic gold medal. The women's team dominated Sweden five goals to nothing in last night's semifinal game in Milan, Italy.
NPR's Becky Sullivan was there.
It was a close game at first, but toward the end of the second period, the Americans blew it wide open with three goals in the span of four minutes. The Swedes tried swapping goaltenders, but nothing worked. Afterward, the Swedish coach said they would have needed plexiglass in front of their net to win the game. It was the sixth win in a row for the Americans, who have outscored their opponents 31-1 in the Olympics so far. That run has included a 5-0 win over Canada, who they'll face again in Thursday's gold medal match. Forward Taylor Heise says the Americans won't take a win for granted.
Nothing matters. It's the gold medal game.
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