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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston.
Chapter 2: What severe weather event is impacting the East Coast?
A powerful nor'easter is bearing down from New England through the Mid-Atlantic. The National Weather Service has issued blizzard warnings for tens of millions of people, with some areas expected to get up to two feet of snow. NPR's Marie Andrusiewicz reports the storm is expected to bring travel to a standstill along many parts of the East Coast.
The National Weather Service predicts a heavy snowfall combined with strong winds will result in blizzard conditions in coastal areas from Delaware through southern New England. In D.C., the brunt of the storm will hit tonight into Monday with morning work commutes and school schedules likely disrupted.
At major airports, thousands of flights were canceled ahead of the storm, with airlines waiving change and cancellation fees.
Chapter 3: How are travel and transportation affected by the storm?
The governors of New York and New Jersey have declared states of emergency. Governor Hochul is warning residents to take the storm seriously. Marie Andrusiewicz, NPR News, Washington.
In New York City, Mayor Zoran Mamdani is warning residents about the intensity of the storm.
Chapter 4: What are the upcoming primary election registration deadlines?
Over the course of the day, it will grow heavier, with intense snowfall beginning at 6 p.m. and dangerous winds increasing overnight. Conditions that will persist through Monday morning and into the evening. We are now expecting between 13 to 17 inches of snow, but there is a slight chance we may see up to 20 inches, if not more.
This means we are forecast to receive up to six inches more than we received a few weeks ago.
Winter storm warnings are in effect for parts of the Hudson Valley, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Chapter 5: How is the government shutdown affecting TSA services?
The system is expected to disrupt travel nationwide. FlightAware.com is reporting nearly 3,000 cancellations across the U.S. Forecasters say conditions are expected to ease by late Monday morning into the afternoon. The window for registering to vote in this year's primary elections is closing soon in a couple of states.
NPR's Hansi Lowong reports these registration deadlines are coming as a handful of states prepare to hold primaries next month for this fall's midterm election.
Chapter 6: What is the significance of the U.S. vs. Canada men's ice hockey gold medal match?
There are only days left to register to vote in North Carolina's primary election. Eligible voters there can sign up in person at early voting sites through the end of the month. And in Illinois, eligible voters have until March 1 to register online. After that, Illinois voters can sign up at election offices through the last day of voting on March 17.
Other places getting ready to hold statewide primary races next month include Arkansas, Texas and Mississippi.
Chapter 7: What recent achievements have the U.S. women's ice hockey team accomplished?
It's too late to register for those, but eligible voters still have months left to sign up to cast ballots in this fall's general election. Already registered voters may want to check their registration status. Voters can sometimes be removed from lists, especially if they move, change their name, or haven't voted in a while. Anzela Wong, NPR News.
You're listening to NPR News from Washington. The Department of Homeland Security is temporarily suspending its TSA pre-check and global entry as the partial government shutdown enters its second week. Secretary Kristi Noem says TSA and customs officers are focusing on the general traveling public and have halted special and courtesy escorts.
The shutdown affects only DHS after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement amid a dispute over immigration enforcement policy. Lawmakers are expected to resume negotiations when they return to Washington this week. Competition at the Winter Olympics wraps up today with the much-anticipated gold medal match in men's ice hockey between the U.S. and Canada.
Steve Futterman has a preview of tonight's game.
The last time the U.S. won an Olympic gold medal in men's ice hockey was 46 years ago when this took place. Those are the famous words of sportscaster Al Michaels as the U.S. shocked the Soviet Union in 1980. Back then, the Americans were huge underdogs. That will not be the case when the U.S. plays Canada. Both teams are strong, comprised of players from the NHL.
Matthew Kachuk of the American team is glad to be in this position.
It's an honor to represent the United States and for us to be in the gold medal game.
The U.S. and Canadian men's hockey teams have played each other twice in Olympic gold medal games, and the Canadians have won each time. For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Milan.
The U.S. women's ice hockey team took gold last week against Canada. This is NPR.
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