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What recent developments are there in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire situation?
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Noor Aram. President Trump leaves for the Middle East this afternoon to celebrate the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. He's to speak to the Israeli parliament and to meet with the families of Israelis held hostage in Gaza. The hostages are expected to be released soon. NPR's Daniel Estrin has more from Tel Aviv.
Hamas has until noon local time on Monday to free 20 living hostages and free all the deceased hostages that they can find. They could be freed as early as today, but we're hearing more likely that it would be happening very early in the morning on Monday. And then Israel is expected to free Palestinian prisoners and detainees, nearly 2,000 of them.
How is the federal program for rural airports being affected by government funding issues?
That will likely happen Monday late at night, just like we've seen in previous releases.
NPR's Daniel Estrin reporting from Tel Aviv. Money for a federal program that subsidizes service to rural airports is set to continue through early November. NPR's Joel Rose reports the Trump administration had previously said the funding would run out this weekend.
Earlier this week, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said funds for the essential air service program could run out as soon as Sunday if the government shutdown continues. The program subsidizes flights to rural airports in about 170 U.S. communities, including more than 60 in Alaska, that would likely not have regular airline service without it. But the Department of Transportation has now pushed that date back to November 2nd. It's not clear if passengers would notice any change even then. At least one carrier, Alaska Airlines, said it would continue service even without the subsidy payments.
What impact will the upcoming storm have on the northeastern U.S.?
And smaller regional carriers would likely do the same, at least in the short run. Joel Rose, NPR News, Washington.
The Pentagon says members of the military will get paid this week, despite the government shutdown. The department says it found approximately $8 billion in unused research and development money from last year. A powerful storm system is forecast to disrupt travel and daily life across the northeastern U.S. over the coming days. A state of emergency has been declared for all of New Jersey. Bruce Kahnweiser has more on the story.
Coastal areas are expected to be hardest hit by the storm. Forecasters say it could dump more than three inches of rain from the Carolinas to New England through Tuesday.
What details are emerging about the mass shooting in South Carolina?
Powerful winds that could gust up to 60 miles per hour are the top concern. Authorities warn the winds could cause significant beach erosion, downed power lines, and worsen flooding. Airlines have already canceled dozens of flights across the country and delayed more than 7,000. In New York City, empty tractor trailers and tandem vehicles will be banned on bridges and tunnels beginning this afternoon. Many outdoor events are being scrapped. Staten Island, one of New York's five boroughs, canceled its half marathon in the name of public safety. For NPR News, I'm Bruce Convisor in Greenbrook, New Jersey.
This is NPR News in Washington. In South Carolina, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is investigating a mass shooting early this morning at a bar on St. Helena Island.
What was Diane Keaton's impact on film and theater?
Officials say hundreds of people were there at the time. Some ran to nearby businesses for help. At least four people were killed and at least 20 people were wounded. Hollywood star Diane Keaton has died. She appeared in iconic films such as Annie Hall, Looking for Mr. Goodbar, and First Wives Club. NPR's Bob Mondello reports.
She was featured in the Broadway musical Hair before she ever appeared on screen. And in the space of just six weeks, in 1972, she wowed audiences both in The Godfather and in Woody Allen's Play It Again, Sam. Five years later, she won a Best Actress Oscar for the comedy Annie Hall, while also starring in the searing drama Looking for Mr. Goodbar.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What recent developments are there in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire situation?
0:00–0:59
2
How is the federal program for rural airports being affected by government funding issues?
0:59–1:52
3
What impact will the upcoming storm have on the northeastern U.S.?
1:52–2:36
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What details are emerging about the mass shooting in South Carolina?
2:36–3:23
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What was Diane Keaton's impact on film and theater?
3:23–4:17
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What unique experiences can attendees expect at the Albuquerque International Balloon Festival?
4:17–4:54