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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. President Trump says no final decision has been made on possible U.S. strikes against Iran. NPR's Greg Myhre reports, in the meantime, American forces have expanded their footprint across the Middle East.
He has a range of options now that U.S.
What updates did President Trump provide regarding military actions in Iran?
forces have reached a critical mass in the region. We're talking about two aircraft carriers, more than a dozen ships, perhaps a couple hundred warplanes. All this spread around the region. Now, at one end of the spectrum, Trump could opt for a brief limited military strike and then pause the attack and give Iran another chance to negotiate. Trump was asked about this scenario Friday and said, quote, I guess I can say I'm considering it.
That's NPR's Greg Myhre reporting. A federal appeals judge has stopped the restoration of an exhibit about slavery in Philadelphia. Carmen Russell Slachansky with member station WHYY reports.
The National Park Service had already started putting back panels depicting the lives of nine slaves held by George Washington. But Third Circuit Judge Thomas Herrmann issued a stay for while the administration's appeal moves forward. The dispute stems from President Trump's executive order directing the removal of national exhibits deemed to, quote, inappropriately disparage Americans. The city of Philadelphia sued after the display was removed last month. Around half of the panels are still missing, and the first appellate hearing isn't expected until May. For NPR News, I'm Carmen Russell-Suchansky in Philadelphia.
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.
They were Carrie Atkin of the Truckee Tahoe area, Liz Klabaugh of Boise, Idaho, Carolyn Sekar of San Francisco, and Danielle Keatley, Kate Morse, and Kate Vitt of Marin County. The family said the eight close friends were passionate, skilled skiers who loved the outdoors and were prepared for the backcountry, equipped with avalanche safety equipment. Governor Gavin Newsom says some of the victims were family friends.
It's tragic. It's the most devastating avalanche. There's a loss of life we've ever experienced.
The Nevada County Sheriff's Department says all the victims remain on the mountain as adverse weather and ongoing avalanche danger has hindered the recovery process. For NPR News, I'm Greg Michek.
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.
It took place during a heat in the women's 1500-meter race. Poland's Kamila Selier fell as a pack of skaters jockeyed for position. As she fell, the blade of an American skater sliced Selier's face near her left eye. She remained on the ice for several minutes, being treated by medical personnel. Eventually, she was wheeled out on a stretcher. Selier was taken to a hospital. Surgery was performed, including stitches to close the wound. She remained in the hospital overnight. A press attache for the Polish Olympic team says the main concern is whether Celia suffered any damage to her eye, including structural damage. For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in 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.
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