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Deadly Kentucky Storms, Supreme Court Ruling, European Presidential Elections
17 May 2025
Deadly storms and tornadoes tore through several states overnight. In Kentucky, a local mayor says more than 20 people were killed. Also, the Supreme Court says the Trump administration cannot deport a group of Venezuelans while their cases are being litigated in the courts. Plus, it's a big weekend for elections in Europe with voters in both Poland and Romania going to the polls.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Deadly storms and tornadoes tear through several states, leaving devastation.
In Kentucky, more than 20 people are reported to have been killed. I'm Ayesha Roscoe.
And I'm Scott Simon, and this is Up First from NPR News.
The Supreme Court says the Trump administration cannot deport a group of Venezuelans while their cases are being litigated in the courts.
President Trump is trying to use a wartime law to deport the detainees who are accused of being gang members.
And it's a big weekend for elections in Europe.
Voters in both Poland and Romania head to the polls to elect new presidents, but what's at stake for the region?
So stay with us. We have the news you need to start your weekend. Severe storms and tornadoes swept through Kentucky, causing widespread devastation. Rescue crews are now searching for survivors after homes and buildings were torn apart.
One of the worst affected areas was the city of London, Kentucky, where there are reports of multiple casualties. We're joined now by Karen Tzar from member station WUKY. Karen, thanks for being with us.
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