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The remains of former President Jimmy Carter are set to arrive in Washington, D.C., today. He will be honored with a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol, where he will lie in state. The public will be able to pay their respects until Thursday morning. Afterward, his remains will travel to Washington National Cathedral for his National Funeral Service. Watch today’s funeral events here and tune in at 4 p.m. ET for NPR’s live special coverage.
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation, ending nearly a decade in power. He faced mounting pressure from across the country, including from members of his own party, to step down due to his handling of the economy, immigration, and other issues. Trudeau stated that he will no longer lead the Liberal Party but will remain in office until a successor is selected.
The Biden administration has transferred 11 Yemeni detainees from the U.S. military prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, to Oman. The detainees, all men, were captured in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks and had been held at Guantánamo Bay for over two decades without being charged or put on trial. Their release leaves 15 prisoners at the location, cutting the number of inmates in half. The inmates’ release is part of Biden’s final push to try to close the detention facility before leaving office.
The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously yesterday to join an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to reform its police department. The deal is intended to address decades of discriminatory policing. The decision comes in the wake of George Floyd’s murder nearly five years ago, which resulted in protests around the country and the world.
Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin have been on a wild ride lately. Bitcoin is becoming more mainstream after the Securities and Exchange Commission approved investment funds early last year that track the price of the currency. Analysts believe forms of crypto could see a game-changing year in 2025. Here are the key things to watch:
A powerful winter storm is plowing through parts of the central and eastern U.S. Several states are under winter storm warnings. The storm’s significant snow, freezing rain and ice, blustery winds and frigid temperatures have caused havoc across multiple states. Since it hit, at least four people have died, dozens have been injured, thousands of cars have been stranded along the highways and nearly a quarter of a million customers across a few states have lost power. See photos of the impact of the winter storm.
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