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"Coming up l A share of Villanueva makes it clear he has no plans to go anywhere. It's seven o'clock. Good morning. Why are people arrested for minor infractions ending up dead in tribal jails in the western US NPR in the Mountain West News Bureau investigate on morning edition from NPR News. The US has put sanctions on four top Nicaraguan leaders after the jailing of members of the country's opposition. I'm Sarah McCammon and I'm Noel King after more than a decade of opposition plans for the Keystone XL pipeline are over. Republicans and Democrats in the Senate managed to agree on something an enormous industrial bill that tries to undermine China's growing economic influence. But will lawmakers in the House agreed to it? Rachel Martin talks to a Democrat and a Republican. It is Thursday. June 10th. Singer Faith Evans is 48 today, and the news is next. Live from NPR news in Washington. Nine CORVETTE Coleman stocks open higher this morning as the Labor Department reported a sharp jump in consumer prices. NPR's Scott Horsley reports, the Dow Jones industrial average jumped about 230 points in early trading. Consumer prices jumped by 5% during the 12 month period ending in May. That's the sharpest increase in nearly 13 years. Discounting volatile food and energy costs, Prices were up 3.8% the price of used cars and trucks continues to soar. Automakers have been turning out fewer new vehicles, thanks to a shortage of computer chips. That's one of many supply bottlenecks that are contributing to higher inflation, along with strong demand from consumers. Both the Biden administration and the Federal Reserve believed the jump in inflation will be temporary as the economy rebounds from the pandemic recession. New claims for unemployment benefits fell again last week. Four states are ending enhanced pandemic benefits this weekend. Scott Horsley NPR NEWS Washington President Biden is meeting British Prime Minister Boris Johnson today in the UK region of Cornwall. That's where Johnson is preparing to host leaders of the Group of Seven nations. Biden and Johnson are expected to discuss the pandemic and trade issues that includes the UK's recent break away from the European Union. The process known as Brexit. The president is expected to announce that the U. S. Will buy half a billion doses of fighters Covid 19 vaccines. These will be donated to the World Health Organization's group known as Kovacs. This is instrumental in getting vaccines to poorer nations. White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki says. This is just the beginning. We're vaccinating more Americans than any other country in the world and we're in a position where we can contribute. We can really contribute in a big way more than any other country to the global effort to take on the pandemic. The Biden administration says more than a dozen U. S. States have vaccinated at least 70% of eligible adults. The federal government says the number of migrants apprehended after crossing the southern U. S border rose again last month to a 20 year high. NPR's Joel Rose reports May was the busiest month at the border since President Biden took office. Immigration authorities say the number of migrants apprehended after crossing the border rose slightly in May two more than 180,000. The number of unaccompanied migrant Children and families apprehended at the border fell for the second month in a row. The number of single adults went up, including a growing proportion from countries outside of Mexico and Central America. Immigration authorities are quickly expelling the majority of those adults to Mexico under a public health order, But many are simply crossing the border again. U S Customs and Border Protection says more than a third of migrants encountered last month had crossed before within the past year. Joel Rose. NPR NEWS Washington On Wall Street stocks are higher. The Dow Jones industrial average is now up 238 points at 34,686. The NASDAQ is up 116 points at 14,028. This is NPR from the David Burnett Foundation newsroom a KCRW I'm Cherry Glazer, a Marine Corps general at Camp Pendleton has been forced out of his job for failing to properly trained Marines and sailors. Military says Major General Robert Castel V also failed to evaluate the platoon before an exercise last summer as KCRW's Larry Peril reports. That's when the platoon's amphibious assault vehicles sank off the coast of Southern California. Killing non troops. The July 30th training accident was one of the deadliest for the Marines in recent years, and leaders said it could have been prevented. The initial investigation found that the crew of the seafaring tank was left in the dark, forcing the service members to use their cellphone lights to try to find an unmarked escape hatch. They also found there were no safety boats nearby to help them then a second investigation found the troops had not received appropriate instruction before the exercise on escaping the amphibious assault vehicle and the unit had not completed a required evaluation. Marine Corps investigators say they believe Castellvi bears some responsibility for the accident, saying it was caused by inadequate training. Shabby maintenance of the amphibious assault vehicles and poor judgment by commanders for KCRW. I'm Larry peril. L. A Sheriff Alex Villanueva is pushing back against the latest demand for his resignation. During his weekly online update. Villanueva said that a statement this week by the L. A county Democratic Party calling for him to step down does not move him. He called his critics quote elites of the Democratic Party and said if they want to see him resign, you're going to be this disappointed. I'm not going anywhere. In fact, I think you should be concerned. About what you're doing or not doing to resolve the homeless situation. Huge spike in violent crime. And the illegal cannabis growth and distribution. The L. A County Democratic Party's statement came just days before the first anniversary of the shooting of 18 year old Andre Squad..
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"Problems of voter irregularities of voter fraud of cases currently being investigated. It is an issue it is a real thing, but I think it's our job to make sure that doesn't blossom into a problem that disturbs the underlying One of the underpinnings of our democracy That is confidence in our elections. But Christer Nerd share of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, disagrees. He says the bill goes too far and harms urban communities and voters of color Democrats been fighting this. This bill is vote suppression Bill all session long and all 67 members of our caucus are Completely in vehemently opposed T these Republican vote suppression bills. Both lawmakers spoke to NPR news stocks opened higher at the beginning of a holiday shortened week on Wall Street. NPR's Scott Horsley reports, The Dow Jones industrial average rose about 170 points in early trading. Investors are eagerly awaiting a report from the Labor Department later this week on last month's job gains. April's hiring was much weaker than expected. So May's figures when we watched even more closely than usual, many employers say they're anxious to find Maura workers to keep pace with growing demand from consumers, especially for the kind of in person services that were off limits during the worst months of the pandemic. Stocks in Asia were mixed overnight in Nexus Rose and Shanghai, Hong Kong and Seoul. But Japan's Nikkei average and it down for the day and as members of OPEC, another big oil producers, me today, the price of Brent crude topped $70 a barrel. Scott Horsley. NPR NEWS Washington In Canada, the number of coronavirus cases continues to drop. But as Dan Carp and Chuck reports from Toronto Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he won't be rushed into reopening the border with the U. S. Auto, what has faced growing calls in recent weeks to come up with a plan for reopening the border and has been coming from business groups, lawmakers and families in both countries. The border has been closed to non essential travel since March of last year. Trudeau says he understands many are eager to see the border re open. But it must be done carefully and safely, adding that his government will make its decision based on the interest of Canadians and not on what other countries want. Kudo also says he wants to see 75% of Canadians vaccinated against Cove in 19. The closure to non essential travel has separated many families who live near the border, even those who have been fully vaccinated. For NPR News and Dan Carp in shock in Toronto on Wall Street, the Dow was up 155 points. This is NPR news from the David Burnett Foundation newsroom A KCRW I'm Cherry Glaser. The California Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments tomorrow in a case that could up and death penalty in the state. And appeal for an L. A man who was sentenced to death in 2009 has raised serious questions about how Juries decide if someone convicted of a capital of fence should receive a death sentence. He's here W is, Matt Gillam explains Dante McDaniel and another man were sends to death for a pair of gang related murders that took place in 2004. Now public defenders working on McDaniels appeal of raised questions about what goes into deciding if somebody should be executed and the justices are all ears. Last summer, The court took the rare step of asking lawyers for both sides and other interested parties to file arguments on the questions raised by McDaniels lawyers. Those attorneys contend that while the unanimous verdict is needed for a capital conviction, jurors do not have to be in total agreement on so called aggravating factors which can impact whether somebody gets the death penalty or life in prison. The seven member court will consider if jurors need to be unanimous in their decision. A death sentence is justified and the aggravating factors to impose it. But the court find the current rules for imposing capital punishment are flawed. It could lead to hundreds of pending death sentence is being reversed for KCRW. I'm Matt Dillon. Legal experts on both sides of the issue are weighing in a filing by six District attorneys, including L. A county's George Gascogne says the court should quote require the highest possible procedural protections before jury imposes a death sentence. The graves of American service members at Riverside National Cemetery or decorated with American flags this Memorial Day, thanks to Boy Scouts and other volunteers who devoted part of their weekend to the effort. My grandpa is buried here, too. So it's a so it's Ah, it's pretty pretty hard touching for me. That's Boy Scouts. Shane Conklin, speaking to KCBS. Volunteers read the veteran's name, says they placed the flags as a gesture of respect. The tradition was started nine years ago by Anaheim police Officer Brennan Linenger. I wanted to create a learning environment for the kids to come out and learn about Know what our military members are doing the sacrifices that them in their families are making. Unlike last year when the riverside in L. A national cemeteries were closed because the pandemic both facilities were opened yesterday, but there were no in person programs. There were live events, though in other parts of the region at Rosie, the Riveter Park in Long Beach. Current service members and others read the names of those who died in combat since 9 11. Erik Estrada brought his young son and they set up lawn chairs gets important toe. Show my son that you gotta honor. You know the people that have fallen and just kind of show the respect for everyone that Z didn't make it home..
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"From NPR news. I'm Jack Spear. Legislation to establish a bipartisan commission when investigate the causes behind the January six attack on the U. S. Capitol has failed in the Senate. All Democrats presented support the measure, but Republicans withheld the 60 votes necessary to bring it up for debate. NPR's Susan Davis has more. The proposed commission is modeled after the one established after the 9 11 attacks, with 10 commissioners evenly split between Democrats and Republicans. The House approved the commission earlier this month, with the support of 35 Republicans joining all Democrats in favor. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell opposes the commission, which he has dismissed as a political exercise, even though the commission gives Republicans equal authority. Former President. Trump, who was impeached by the House for his role in inciting the capital Riot, likewise opposes the commission and could be called to testify before it if it were created. Susan Davis. NPR NEWS Washington president buying today released his proposed 2022 budget for the fiscal year starting in October, which would include $6 trillion in spending. Stitching together some of his most ambitious spending programs Spending package, including new safety net programs for the poor, and the middle class will depend largely gone taxing corporations and the wealthy to help pay for it, but still features huge deficit projections requiring the government to borrow roughly 50 cents of every dollar it spends this year and next. Ultimately, every White House budget is a quantification of administration's priorities and its approach to governing. Because it is Congress, not the executive branch that controls the federal budget. President Biden saluted the nation's military head of Memorial Day. MPR's Winter, Johnson reports, the president delivered a speech paying tribute to service members and an air force base in Hampton, Virginia. Speaking at joint base, Langley Eustis President Biden highlighted the sacrifices of American service members and made a promise to the nation's gold star families. Those who've lost someone in the line of duty we will never, ever ever ever forget Each year. Memorial Day offers us a chance to reflect on the in Normandy. Sacrifices generation after generation Americans has made, Biden pledged to ensure that American troops have the proper equipment training and funding they need to successfully defend the nation. He also used his speech to remember his late son, Beau, an Army veteran who died of brain cancer in 2015. Windsor Johnston. NPR news Major Transportation Initiative scene is critical to train travel. Up and down. The northeast quarter has received a key federal approval. Department of Transportation, essentially giving the green light to the $11 Billion project to build a new Hudson River tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey project has been on hold for three years. Some stakeholders alleged the Trump administration delayed the project. For political reasons. Stocks rose modestly. Today the Dow was up 64 points. You're listening to NPR and from the David Burnett Foundation newsroom at KCRW and Larry Perella. Here's what's happening at 504. Man who shot and killed nine people at a San Jose light rail yard reportedly face a disciplinary hearing on the day of the attack. KNTV in the Bay Area reports that Samuel Cassidy was under investigation for allegedly making racist remarks to co workers. Nancy's ex wife said Wednesday he had talked about killing people at work more than a decade ago. Senate Clearer County Sheriff Laurie Smith described Cassidy as a highly disgruntled employees and said the investigation is just getting started. We're looking for motive. I don't know that anything would ever justify it. He's a coward. He took a cowardly act. The 57 year old arrived at the Valley Transportation Authority facility around six a.m. on Wednesday with semi automatic handguns and magazines. The shooting spree lasted several minutes before deputies closed in Cassidy then took his own life. Judge in Northern California has printed class action status to a gender discrimination lawsuit filed by Google. The suit was bought brought by four female and four female former employees who accused the tech giant of paying women less than their male counterparts. KCRW's Tariq laser has more That class action status means the Ford lead plaintiffs in the case will now be allowed to represent a group of almost 11,000 women. The plaintiffs who since left, Google alleged the company paid women almost $17,000 a year less than men doing comparable work under similar conditions. Bloomberg reports..
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"NPR NEWS Washington Leader of the group of Moss now, says 80 militants were killed during the 11 Day war with Israel that ended last week. It's the first time there's been an actual tally between civilians. And combatants. Gaza's Hamas run health agencies put the total death toll at 254, including 66 Children. Their 12 people were killed in Israel, mostly by rocket fire. On Wall Street, the Dow was up 10 points. You're listening to NPR and from the David Burnett Foundation newsroom at KCRW Mom, Larry Parole. Here's What's happening at 504. California has paid out less than 5% of federal relief money requested by renters affected by covert 19 hardships, according to a new report. Just $20 million out of the nearly half a billion dollars requested so far has gone out. The program. The state pays landlords 80% of attendants back rent From April of last year through the end of March, the landlord is required to forgive the remaining unpaid rent. Jaylin Bailey is a freelance writer from Pasadena. She says her application was approved. But the release of the money is contingent upon her landlord participating and so far well, they haven't Where the loss we don't know where we are in the system. We don't know if our landlord has outright rejected. The program has just been no communication California Apartment association insists that most landlords are not standing in the way. Russ Heimerich is with the state's housing agency. He says the distribution is slow because the state wants to prevent fraud. We are wrapping things up. We have another $122.6 million that is pending approval. Governor Newsome recently proposed to cover 100% of back rent owed by low income renters. Tenant groups say that could get more landlords to participate. Governor and Legislature must negotiate any change to the right relief program Well, Governor Newsome has proposed spending a record $2 billion on wildfire prevention this year, but one aspect Fire prevention out of the governor's hands is the understaffing, a federal wild land firefighters, many or so called hotshot crews normally sent into some of the most challenging and dangerous situations. They play a huge role in stopping wild fires from spreading out of control. Ben Al Qaeda's a smoke jumper with the U. S Forest Service in former hotshot crew member, he says the job has challenges. Aside from the actual firefighting, you start working. You know, in March or April or or even May, And you don't stop till October? November now and you're working 14 to 21 days straight. Then you get two days off. If you're lucky, then you're back out on the road again. L kind says pay is also a major issue As many hot shot crew members have left jobs for jobs with Cal fire or other agencies that can often offer double the salary they make with the U. S. Forest Service. Union that represents federal firefighters says only 70% of hotshot crews are expected to be fully staffed this year. Support for NPR comes from Zip Recruiter a job site designed to actively connect people to their next opportunity used by more than 2.8 million businesses to find job candidates. Maura and zip recruiter dot com slash NPR right now, 70 degrees in Santa Barbara at 506. From NPR news. This is all things considered. I'm Elsa Chang in Los Angeles and I'm Ari Shapiro in Washington, a tiny hedge fund just won a historic battle with the oil and gas giant Exxon. The dispute was about nothing less than the future of the oil industry. ExxonMobil's current leadership believes the world will keep burning oil and gas for decades. The hedge fund thinks the world might actually stop using fossil fuels quite quickly. NPR's community Domina Ski is here to explain how Camilla Hi, Ari. So what actually happened today? Well, shareholders got new blood on Exxon's board, and they did it over the objections the strong objections of Exxon's management. Boards of directors at public companies are elected, but those elections are usually pretty boring. The result is predetermined. That wasn't what happened. In this case. There was a brand new investment firm called Engine number one that was founded last year with the sole purpose of trying to get new directors on Exxon's board in order to push the company away from focusing exclusively on oil and gas. No, This is a small firm. They controlled a tiny, tiny fraction of Exxon's shares. So to actually make this happen, they had to drum up support from bigger investors, a lot of them and so they had this whole campaign. And it actually worked. They got at least two candidates on the board. There are more seats that are too close to call. What was it the campaign like, How did they persuade people to vote in favor of this Was it just like it will be good for the planet. No. I mean these air investors talking to other investors. So the case here was about the bottom line. It was about shareholder value. You know, I think it's important context that there are some other big oil and gas companies that are preparing to pivot into solar and wind power. You know, they're accepting that demand for oil and gas will go down eventually, and they want another plan. Exxon has not been doing that Exxon says. Look, oil and gas is what we're good at. That's what we do, and they fundamentally don't think is a company that the world is going to make a switch away from oil and gas quickly in any way. The fund says First, they told Exxon You're not that great it oil and gas. They said that returns have been disappointing but bigger picture here, they said, if the world does make a rapid transition here, if electric vehicles really take off when we build a bunch of.
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"NPR news in Washington. I'm Windsor Johnston. The United States is preparing to vaccinate Children between the ages of 12 and 15. NPR's Allison Aubrey reports, The FDA is expected to authorize the Copa 19 vaccine developed by Fizer for emergency use this week. Some pediatricians plan to offer the shot in their offices and more than 15,000. Pharmacies will be ready to vaccinate 12 to 15 year olds pending the authorization. Dr. Lee Beers is president of the American Academy of Pediatrics. We as pediatricians feel incredibly confident in the safety and efficacy of the vaccine. Some surveys show many parents may not opt for vaccination as soon as it's authorized. Some will wait. Data released by vaccine maker Fizer found the vaccine was 100% effective in preventing disease among Children in this age group who were enrolled in a clinical trial. Allison Aubrey NPR news stocks opened mixed on Wall Street this morning after hitting record highs last week. NPR's Scott Horsley reports, The Dow Jones industrial average rose by more than 200 points in early trading. Stocks in Asia were mostly higher overnight. While European shares are mixed. Last week. Both the Dow and the S and P 500 index closed in record territory despite a disappointing jobs. Report. Investors took the lackluster employment gains as reassurance the economy is not in danger of overheating and that interest rates are likely to remain very low. This week. The Labor Department offers its latest read on consumer prices, which have been climbing amid strong demand. April's figure is likely to be distorted by the big drop in prices a year ago when the pandemic struck. The Federal Reserve anticipates somewhat higher inflation this year, but says any sharp run up in prices is likely to be temporary. Scott Horsley NPR NEWS Washington Doctors have started using a revolutionary gene editing technique to try and cure some disease is NPR's Rob Stein reports. The landmark experiment could restore vision for some patients with genetic disorders. Scientists are using this gene editing technique called Crisper, which is already showing promise for blood disorders like sickles out disease, and it's being tested for cancer. But in those experiments, doctors were taking cells out of the body, editing them in the lab and then infusing the edited cells back into patients. Experiment. Knighton caliber volunteered. For it's the first time scientists are modifying Didna inside patients bodies with crisper NPR's Rob Stein reporting. White House says it plans to restore health care protections for gay and transgender people. The decision reverses a trump. You're a policy that sought to narrow the scope of legal rights involving medical care. Stocks are trading mixed on Wall Street at this hour. The Dow up 234 points. This is NPR news from the David Burnett Foundation, Newsroom and KCRW. I'm Cherry Glazer L. A County is reporting just 248 new Covic cases and five additional deaths, although health officials say the relatively low numbers Probably are due at least in part to reporting delays over the weekend. The number of covert patients in county hospitals, which on average has fallen to its lowest level since the pandemic, also dropped slightly over the weekend to under 390. Meanwhile, Orange County continues to close in on qualifying for the least restrictive yellow tear in the states. Reopening blueprint The OC is reporting just 33 new infections, along with three additional fatalities. Many businesses in L. A county have gotten the green line to reopen, including bars. But implementing covert protocols can be expensive, especially for smaller operations. One beloved North Hollywood tiki bars, getting some help from its dedicated patrons. Dozens of customers are chipping in to help build an outdoor patio style. Does a tropical hideaway is Kcrw's Daniel Cherry guajillo reports? It's a sign Angelino still hold watering holes. Close to their hearts. When Tonga Hut co owner Kevin Murphy put out a call on Facebook for help to build on after the nine he expected a handful of volunteers, maybe, but much like the last year, the unexpected happens, so it was kind of a no brainer. We put it out there was surprising overnight 27. People said they were coming to help and then I started going. Gotta figure out 27 things to do because you know, you said, if you go give me five people come help you set up. You got 27 people around. It's a little bit of work to figure out. How do I keep 27 people busy, and it's 63 year history Tonga. It's never really shut its doors. But the 14th month stretch of covert induced closures and its lack of a food slinging kitchen kept destroyed bar from reopening it all. Now, the Victory Boulevard mainstay is back with a 2000 square foot patio, and it's rife with their classic tiki bric a BRAC. Amble fencing, part of Palm's, a six ft vintage swordfish, a moai evenhanded, grieved picnic tables that have been treated by fire through an 18th century Japanese technique called show Sylvie Bon. Total, dozens of self proclaimed Tiki heads hammered and instructed for three days straight, and it's It's just evolving from a valley parking lot, basically into its little oasis on its own. Right here in the San Fernando Valley. It's going to be shaded. We can get back to drinking and having some fun. That's locker sensor resident Richard David. He felt coming out to help the Tonga Hut crew was a no brainer. After first visiting the bar in 2016, he became a regular almost immediately. He even completed the 78 drink long grog log, making him a member of an exclusive club patrons called the Loyal Order of the drilling bastard. Our regular Michelle Perez also made it a priority to head out to the North Hollywood bar. She religiously started visiting in 2014 visiting like clockwork on Sundays, pre pandemic that really just made sense just to lend a helping hand. If any of the local TV version needed help, I'd be there. No questions asked..
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"President Donald Trump get to keep his Facebook account. Facebook's oversight board announces its decision this week and a personal conversation with Senator Elizabeth Warren about her own me to moment it is Tuesday, May 4th Star Wars Day When I am obliged to say, May the fourth be with you. The news is next. Live from NPR news in Washington. I'm Windsor Johnston. The Biden administration has been preparing for the possibility that the FDA will authorize visors Coben 19 vaccine for Children between the ages of 12 and 15. Health experts say vaccinating Children will raise the level of immunity and bring down the number of hospitalizations and deaths in the United States. NPR's Tamara Keith has more. The White House never wants to get out ahead of the scientific agencies, FDA and CDC, which work independently, But in an interview with NPR, before the news was announced, White House vaccine coordinator Bashar a shoe care said the administration was preparing for a possible expansion of covert vaccinations. Adolescents as young as 12. Once there is a decision, if there is a decision from the FDA and the CBC will be ready to implement that recommendations were planning for scenarios and we'll be ready to execute. Already, an administration official tells NPR. They're working with states to make sure family doctors and pediatricians are enrolled in their systems. So they could be sent vaccine doses. Tamara Keith. NPR News Stocks open lower on Wall Street this morning as the Commerce Department reported a record trade deficit for the month of March. NPR's Scott Horsley reports. The Dow Jones industrial average fell about 240 points in early trading. The U. S trade deficit widened in March to an all time high of more than $74 billion. Exports increased during the month. But imports rose even more as American consumers continued to snap up products made overseas, including clothing, furniture and sporting goods. International tourist visits to the U. S typically help defray the deaths. It's somewhat but the pandemic continues to be a drag on foreign travelers. The goods deficit with China accounts for nearly half the total U. S trade gap. Stock markets in Shanghai and Tokyo remain closed for holidays. Today, Stocks were higher in Hong Kong and Seoul. Scott Horsley NPR NEWS Washington The United Nations says there's been in nearly 40% increase in poppy cultivation in Afghanistan. Opium poppy SAP is the Raul ingredient for heroin as NPR's DEA. Indeed, reports the U. N warns the situation could get worse. The U. N says the pandemic related economic downturn in Afghanistan Is partly responsible for the increase because it's like two rising food prices on that's pushed impoverished farmers into using more land to cultivate poppies. U N officials warn. The problem may worsen in the coming year. Afghanistan dominates the world Heroin trade, which helps fuel the Taliban's insurgency. It's unclear how much support the country will have to curb poppy cultivation as foreign forces leave NPR's DEA indeed, reporting On Wall Street. The Dow was down 257 points. This is NPR. From the David Burnett Foundation News from a KCRW. I'm Cherry Glazer L a County is seeing something that would have been unthinkable just a few months ago yesterday for the second day in a row, there were no new covert deaths reported in the region. Now the numbers could be due to weekend reporting lags. But l. A county public health director Barbara Ferrer says. On average, the number of daily fatalities has been steadily trending downward. We're hopeful that death will continue to remain very low. In the weeks ahead. New infections, hospitalizations and positivity rates are all low and getting lower. And today L. A county is expected to move into the least restrictive yellow tier of the state's reopening framework. But it's not all good news. There's been a disturbing drop off and people getting vaccinated throughout the county forever, says providers administered 144,000 fewer doses last week than the week before. I'm not comfortable, like sort of using the term vaccine hesitancy because I think there are lots of reasons why we're seeing a slowdown. For some people. It it still is too hard. To get themselves to a site and to in fact, be able to get vaccinated. So for some people, we still have an access issue, Ferrer says. Allen County is working on wrapping up mobile vaccination clinics to address access problems, and she has a message for those who really don't want to line up for a Kobe shot at all. We're not here to force people. To go and get vaccinated. We're here to present a lot of information to help you see and understand how powerful these vaccines are. How much of a difference it makes. Just 40% of L. A county's eligible population is now fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. An exchange between an adjunct professor and a student at Cypress Community College has led to a debate over free speech, racial justice and so called cancel culture. It all started. 1 19 year old student Brayden. Ellis praise police after the instructor said she would feel unsafe calling officers to her home during an emergency. The instructor swatted down his comment that many police officers were heroes. And this is what followed. I'd say a good majority of them. You have bad people in every business and every Wait, Please. Officers have committed an atrocious crimes and have gotten away with it and have never been convicted of any of it. Cypress College says it's reviewing the discussion, which took place on zoom and has placed the unidentified faculty member on leave. It was their first class at the college, and apparently they're last. In a statement, the college said, quote any efforts to suppress free and respectful expression. Our campus will not be tolerated. Video of the exchange has gone viral, with people weighing in from all sides of the debate. It took place in a communications class during discussion about cancel culture, which the professor defended. Ellis, the student told the Orange County registered that he's glad he stood up for his beliefs even if they are not popular. Support for NPR comes from T Mobile for business.
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"Standing in Philadelphia station. Biden cited his own frequent train travel while also promoting his sweeping $2 trillion infrastructure plan, which calls for investing billions to improve rail service throughout the country. Think about jobs and rail and hopefully the expansion of rail provides good union jobs. Good paying jobs also connects people to jobs and economic opportunities that can be reached from wherever you live Mines visit is part of the quote. Getting America back on track tour at the White House is holding following his joint address to Congress. Mark his administration's 1st 100 days in office and push for trillions more in spending Franco or Dona as NPR NEWS. PHILADELPHIA The nation's historically black universities and colleges, which have often struggled due to historic under investment, had an unprecedented fundraising year in 2020 from North Carolina Public radio. Liz Schlemmer has the latest North Carolina A and T State University has raised $80 million since the fiscal year began in July. In nine months, the university received six times what it typically brings in annually. Todd Simmons is a spokesman for the university. There is not been a year like that ever in our history, nor has there been a year like that. In the history of nearly any other Hbcu, the president of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, which advocates for each BCU funding, agrees. Officials say corporate donations flooded into HBC use after the murder of George Floyd and the protests that followed as companies sought ways to repair systemic racial inequities. For NPR News. I'm Lish lemur in Durham, North Carolina. Israel will observe a national day of mourning Sunday after at least 45 people were killed, many more injured in a stampede Thursday at a popular religious festival in northern Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling it one of Israel's worst disasters. Disaster occurred at celebrations honoring a second century rabbi As NPR's Daniel Estrin reports There were concerns about security. What we're talking about. Here is a lot of political pressure on the government and on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to restrict this event, there was a decision taken That this event would take place unrestricted Lee no limits on numbers, and there are accusations that Netanyahu agreed to this because he needed to please ultra Orthodox Jewish political parties. He needs their support as he tries to form a new government. NPR's Daniel Estrin reporting the Dow closed down 1 85, the NASDAQ off 1 19. This is NPR. And this is KCRW from the David Burnett Foundation newsroom. I'm Larry Perella. Here's what's happening at 504. Well, everyone, 16 and up is eligible for the covert 19 vaccine, And it's now easier for some of those teenagers in L. A county to get the shot L a county health officials say parents are no longer required to be present when 16 and 17 year olds get vaccinated at county run site, but they do need to fill out a consent form. County says the new arrangement allows more flexibility for working parents. There are 41 school sites in L. A county giving Kobe chance next week. A parent or guardian just needs to print the form, fill it out and sent it in with their teenager when they go to the clinic. Final preparations are under way at the Pomona Fairplex as it prepares for a new role as a temporary shelter for migrant Children. The first group of 250 kids are set to arrive tomorrow but can accommodate up to 2500 at the facility. It's the third large shelter run by the federal Department of Health and Human Services to be set up in Southern California. KCRW's Matt Gillam has more officials say the size of the Pomona Fairplex, along with its ample outdoor space will allow for a range of Children to be safely sheltered there. The plan is to house the unaccompanied minors for up to 14 days while parents or sponsors in the US are located. Waiting to Bonnie Preston, the regional director for HHS. The operation, the Fairplex could be around for a while. We have an option to extend every 60 days, depending on the Fairplex is availability, and the county has told us that it's possible to the end of the year. The first kids to arrive at the Fairplex will be between seven and 14 years old. Many are originally from El Salvador and Guatemala. Interpreters fluent in the indigenous languages of those nations will be on site to help the Children. Resources for health, mental and spiritual care will be available to those shelter to the facility at his KCRW's Matt Dillon reporting, and you may want to change your normal route. If you're driving around l A freeways this weekend, one of the busiest interchanges in the region will be closed starting a tent tonight. One half mile section of one On one year, Boyle Heights will be shut down to allow for the construction of two arches and includes the zone where the 10 1, a one in five come together. Work is part of a more than $550 million Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement project. Caltrans is also expected to use the closure time to repair guardrail, signs and pavement in the area. Caltrans says the closure is expected to be lifted at five a.m. on Monday. Support for NPR comes from progressive insurance offering Snapshot Ah program that adjust insurance rates based on safe driving habits. Now that's progressive. Learn more at progressive dot com or what? 800 progressive. It's all things considered from NPR news. I'm Audie Cornish, and I'm Mary Louise Kelly. Body Cam footage is once again taking center stage in a police shooting. This time. It's in the case of Andrew Brown Jr sheriff's deputy shot and killed him. Last week in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. This week, a judge blocked the full release of the video for at least a month, arguing it could compromise the investigation. A 22nd clip was shown to Brown's family. And the sheriff there. He wants the whole video to be made public. Tommy wouldn't is sheriff of past Quitting County, which includes Elizabeth City, and he told me today, people need to see it to help them trust law enforcement. More than what the video shows is that we're going to put it out, and at the end of the day, if any of the deputies made a mistake or they, you know, broken the law or violated, you know any of our policies they will be held accountable. With the judge said. This is Superior Court Judge Jeff Foster. He said releasing the video right now could interfere with the investigation. Do you not share that concern? Well, um, What I can say is that I spoke with the State Bureau investigation. Who is, um, actually doing the criminal investigation. They advised me that they were good with the video being released. This is a challenging conversation for a bunch of reasons, not least of which we're talking about a video that I haven't seen the public hasn't seen. We're not going to see for for at least 30 days. But I do want to put to you on DeLauro you to respond to what the Brown family says and their attorneys. When they watched the portion of the video that they were allowed to see. They said. It shows an execution. That was the word. What is your response? My opinion is execution is definitely an inflammatory word. Um, I felt like that. That words being used to really inflame the protestors and the crowds. Um and I do not. I do not believe that this was an execution at all. I wonder if you can shed a little bit of light on the decisions that led up to the events of that night when your deputies went out to serve and your Brown Jr on a nonviolent drug warrant. You sent a SWAT style team seven officers Now I know you have gone on Facebook and elsewhere and tried to explain that you've pointed to his criminal record, but hang on, but A lot of people in the community say OK, fair he had a history of running is with the law, but not a history of violent offenses. Why send seven officers? What's the protocol? Every operation. We take all information that we can get whether it's you know the warrant. What the charges are the person's history is looked into the area they live live in, is looked into Um, and the search warrant is put out with that type of information. So every every operation no more nonviolent drug warrant with the evidence that we had on the data that we had in the bed in the history of the criminal record of Mr Brown. And that was a decision made to to approach that way. And was there anything in his past any previous violent offenses that made you think there was a danger of violence now? All that will everything will be, you know, exposed. You never put out when the investigation comes out very sick. Was a weapon found on him after he was shot. That will come out as well. And I would cook his man if I could have one opportunity to, you know, because I think it's very important that the brown family knows You know that we just give our sincerest condolences to the brown family for Andrew Brown Junior's You know, Death. And very tragic. Um, you know, I support every one of my deputies. I really do. You know, as you know, they risk their lives every day. They worked long hours. We all know law enforcement doesn't get paid very much money. They want to protect our community. The deputies know that I have a high standard. I just I feel personally really bad for the brown coming that they have to go through this, and I want to know that, you know, and.
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"Review article and the person who wrote, it says it's being misrepresented. A team of scientists and Wuhan. China, says covert 19 is likely to have jumped to humans from an animal and Mexico struggles to get the vaccine as Kobe cases spike there. Today is Tuesday, February 9th Carole King turned 79. Her landmark album, Tapestry Turns 50 Years old tomorrow. The news is next. Live from NPR News. I'm Korver Coleman. Scientists from the World Health Organization and China are presenting findings from a two week investigation in Wuhan. That's the Chinese city where the coronavirus emerged. NPR's Emily Fang reports, the team has more questions than answers. Dr Peter Benton. Barak led the W H O team, he said. Wanna a seafood market and one was a major transmission cluster early on, but it was still unclear how the virus jumped to humans and made its way to that market. Bark share is one of the group's hypotheses, in particular, meaning the potential for food frozen product in particular acting as a surface for the transmission of the virus. The team also sample tens of thousands of Chinese genetic and blood samples from 2019 and found the pandemic life. He began in China that December. Chinese scientist, Dr Leana Wen Yan, who was on the joint mission says it is not clear the first case of the Corona virus even occurred at Wanna a theory. Chinese officials of actively promoted Emily Thing. NPR NEWS. Beijing The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump begins later today in the Senate. NPR's Giles Snyder says Senate leaders have agreed to try a LRA walls under the agreement that sets the structure of the trial. It will start with the debate over whether it is constitutional. Each side will have up to four hours to make their case at the Senate decides to recede after a simple majority vote. Both sides will have up to 16 hours starting Wednesday to make their presentations. NPR's child. Snyder reporting stocks opened modestly lower this morning after hitting record highs on Monday. NPR's Scott Horsley reports, The Dow Jones industrial average fell about 80 points in early trading. Stock market rally continued in Asia. Overnight indexes were higher in Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Democratic lawmakers in Washington are pushing ahead towards a large economic relief package. But it's not clear that a minimum wage hike will be part of that deal. Congressional forecasters estimate boosting the minimum to $15 an hour would increase paychecks for at least 17 million Americans. Would also cost 1.4 million jobs. Hopes for an economic recovery or pushing the yields on Treasury debt. Higher field on 10 Year notes is more than doubled since August, and the yield on 30 year bonds top 2% for the first time in a year. Scott Horsley. NPR NEWS Washington Mary Wilson, the co founder of the Motown hit group, The Supremes, has died at her home near Las Vegas. According to her publicist. The Supremes had numerous hits, including this one. No. Mary Wilson of the Supremes was 76 years old. No cause was given for her death. On Wall Street, The Dow Jones industrial average is now down 97 points at 31,288. The NASDAQ is up 30. This is NPR from the David Burnett Foundation. News from a KCRW I'm Cherry Glaser Newco. Big cases in L. A county continue to fall, but public health officials say they need to drop even further to relieve the strain on local hospitals. With the President's Day holiday just around the corner. Health officials are urging Angelenos to he guidelines and avoid traveling this weekend. County public health Director Robert Ferrer says the actions we take now will be reflected over the next few weeks. Now is the time to take more precautions. Not less. If we want to support forward movement on our recovery journey, Ellie reported more than 2700 new Kobe cases yesterday and 93 additional deaths. About 4100 patients are hospitalized the county with a virus right now, about half the number from a month ago. But for air, says L. A is still not doing a good enough job when it comes to reaching black residents and other people of color in its inoculation, Dr She says the county hopes to improve on that by working with community groups to increase access to vaccination sites and to address misinformation. We need to make it much easier for Native American, black and Latin ex residents and workers. To be vaccinated in their communities by providers. State trust with vaccines. Still, in short supply, officials say only a limited number of first shots will be available this weekend. County inoculation science With the focus going to getting people their second doses. For some people who live in California, the cost of carrying fire insurance can often be out of reach. That price tag has been driven up even more over the last few years as catastrophic wildfires destroyed hundreds of homes. But his case here W. Is Larry Parole.
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"Prepares to start its second impeachment trial for Donald Trump this week. The charge is inciting an insurrection. We examine the evidence this hour on morning edition from NPR news. We look back at when exactly President Trump started sowing distrust in the election system and how that fed his lie about the outcome. I'm Sasha Pfeiffer, and I'm Rachel Martin Trump's efforts State all the way back to April. 2020 President Biden wants the government to allocate $130 billion to help schools reopen. How will it be spent, and is it enough? And it happened again. 43 year old Tom Brady one another Super Bowl, this time as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer. It's Monday, February 8th actress Mary Steenburgen is 68 years old today. The news is next. Line from NPR News. I'm Korova Coleman. The Senate impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump will begin in earnest tomorrow. NPR's Domenico Montanaro says that House impeachment managers who are prosecuting the case will remind people what happened The day the U. S Capitol was attacked. House impeachment managers this week or expected to make an emotional case going to be driven by video. They want to bring the events of January 6 back to Congress to remind senators of what it was like. And most importantly, why the mob was there you can expect to see and hear. Trump's supporters there that day, saying they were there for Trump and that they're feeling was that they were sent by him. Trump's defense team is expected to mount a constitutional argument. They say that since Trump is no longer in office, there's no point in convicting him since he cannot be removed from office. Stocks opened higher this morning, extending a rally from last week. NPR's Scott Horsley reports. The Dow Jones industrials rose about 190 points in early trading. Stocks have been buoyed by strong corporate earnings, as well as hopes for additional federal relief. The S and P 500 Index and the NASDAQ both begin the week in record territory. Stocks were mostly up overnight in Asia. Japan's Nikkei average closed its highest level in three decades. But South Korea's benchmark fell Korean carmaker Hyundai lost about $3 billion in market value after the company said it's no longer in talks with Apple to develop self driving electric cars. Gasoline is getting more expensive as crude oil prices climb, Triple A says gas prices have risen about 16 cents a gallon in the past month and a now slightly higher than at this time last year. Scott Horsley. NPR NEWS Washington The Chicago Teachers union is considering a proposal on reopening city schools to students for in person learning from member station WBZ Sarah Karp reports, teachers have been in odds with the school system over pandemic safety protocols. Like in so many places across the country, Chicago Public schools has been trying to open schools in the face of a union determined to protect members in the proposal that's on the table. School district officials agreed to delay re opening for a month. Step up vaccinations and increased testing of staff and students. Schools Chief Janet Jackson said she was happy that at least now there was a path to resuming in person learning. The victory, I believe is for our families who need it the most. It will allow us to provide them the relief uncertainty that they need. The proposed agreement was reached with the imminent threat of blackouts in a strike. The union's elected officials will vote tonight on whether to send it to the full membership for ratification for NPR News. I'm Sarah Carp in Chicago. The Biden administration says the U. S will return as an observer to the U. N Human Rights Council. The Trump administration had withdrawn, accusing the council of having a bias against Israel. Secretary of State Tony Blinken says Well, joining as an observer, the U. S will push for reforms of the quote, flawed body. On Wall Street. The Dow was up 211 points. This is NPR from the David Burnett Foundation newsroom at KCRW. I'm Cherry Glaser coronavirus numbers air heading in the right direction along the central coast in Santa Barbara. Officials there are talking about moving out of the most restrictive purple tear in the states re opening system, the tear, which indicates widespread transmission of the virus to the red or substantial risk tear. This case here in W. Matt Dillon reports the county still has work to do before it can be downgraded the dire holiday surge. That's all counties across the state set new case records almost daily is happily in the rear view mirror. The director of Santa Barbara County's Public Health Department, Van Doren. Oh, so says Since the mid January peak case, rates are down 60%. But we need to have fewer At 32 new cases a day to reach to the red here. Right now we're averaging 157 new cases per day during also says, with continued action and responsibility by individuals and the community further decreases air possible. As the number slowly inch down. Parents and officials are eager to get schools reopened. But that's going to be a while. At the moment, the county is seeing about 47 covert cases per 100,000 people. Under the state's reopening framework, students and grades TK through six can on Lee head back to campus is when that dips below 25 cases per 100,000. All schools are closed. The county is assisting several districts with developing and refining safety plans so they could be ready to welcome back students as soon as possible. KCRW. I'm Matt Gillam. Meanwhile, Ella's covert vaccine Roland has had a few bumps along the way and things could soon get even more complicated. The city of Los Angeles has taken the first step toward creating its own public health department separate from the counties. Kcrw's Kaylie Wells explains what that could mean. Pasadena and Long Beach are the only two cities out of the 88 in L, a county that have their own health departments. That means the overwhelming majority of the county has the same vaccine Rollout initiative, the same pool of allocated doses and the same appointment. Sign up process. Well for L. A City council members want the city to explore going its own way. Gil Studio Paul Krikorian, Bob Blumenfield and Kevin Daily own represent the San Fernando Valley and neighborhoods north and east of downtown districts that include hard hit heavily Latino neighborhoods. Their motion says allocating PPE testing sites and vaccines equitably has been difficult if the motion passes. The next step is drafting a report on the feasibility of establishing a city health department. Some of the things local leaders would need to figure out include how much the new department would cost and how it would be funded. And Universal Music Group has had enough with trailer. The label has pulled its music from the L. A based music, video and social networking APP. UMG says Tiller has been wrongfully withholding payments from its artists and that it will not negotiate anymore licenses with them. This would be a major loss for trailer. Its users heavily rely on creating videos featuring UMG superstar artists like Drake and Rihanna. Support for NPR comes from I drive with remote PC, providing remote access to pieces Max and servers from anywhere, assisting those working from home and also enabling remote assistance for customers. And.
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"Now this news Live from NPR news. I'm Jack Spear. Coronavirus cases continued to decline in the U. S, with daily infections at levels not seen since early November. But a new forecast on the outbreak from the University of Washington shows the arrival of new variants of the virus could spike cases again. Will Stone is the latest The most likely scenario. The Corona virus variant found in the UK and identified in many states keeps spreading in the U. S. Has an additional 175,000 covert deaths by May. The worst case scenario assumes another variant. One first identified in South Africa also spreads widely that fuels of spring surge and bigger spike in deaths. Chris Murray, with the modeling team at the University of Washington says even with the vaccine rollout mask wearing cautious behavior, not rebounding to creak, open mobility levels will be really critical. Marie thinks the chance of the US getting to herd immunity in the late summer or fall seems unlikely for NPR news. I'm will stone so far, One segment of the population kids ages 16 and younger has not factored into Corona virus vaccination plans where with the nation's top infectious disease experts as he expects that to change shortly. Dr Anthony Fauci says that he expects clinical studies will be able to determine soon. Whether currently approved Corona virus. Vaccines for adults are safe for younger Children as well. Results could also have an effect on how quickly public schools are able to reopen to in classroom learning. Fires when Madonna vaccines currently being given the health care workers and older Americans have not been tested on Children president buying the set a goal of reopening most schools in his 1st 100 days in office. The acting U S attorney general is rescinding a trump era charging policy critics say could lead to more and longer prison sentences. NPR's Ryan Lucas explains. The Justice Department is now returning to Obama. ERIC GUIDELINES, Acting Attorney General Monty Wilkinson says in a memo to all federal prosecutors that he is withdrawing the charging policy that was instituted by Trump's first attorney general Jeff Sessions. That policy ordered US attorneys to charge the most serious, readily provable offense. Sessions also instructed prosecutors to seek the stiffest penalties under the law. Now we'll consider scrapping that in favor of guidelines that were put in place by former attorney General Eric Holder. Those instruct prosecutors to make an individualized assessment in each case. Wilkinson says in his memo. The holder policy will be implemented on an interim basis. Until President Biden's nominees for key Justice Department posts are confirmed by the Senate. Ryan Lucas. NPR NEWS Washington number of American signing contracts to buy homes fell for 1/4 straight month, though it was still the record high for the month of December. National Association of Realtors, the industry's main trade group, says it's pending. Home sales Index dropped 3/10 of 1% last month. A rough end of the week on Wall Street. The down drop 620 points today, the NASDAQ was down 266 points. This is NPR. And this is KCRW from the David Burnett Foundation newsroom on Larry Parole. Here's what's happening at 504. If you had an appointment to get your first covert vaccination at a Ralphs market, it appears you are out of luck, at least for a while. L. A county health officials have reclaimed 10,000 doses from the stores, pharmacies. Only time says the doses will instead be administered at the county's mass vaccination sites like the one at Dodger Stadium around spokesperson says people scheduled for a second dose that arouse pharmacy will still get their shot. Move was requested by health officials as the county scrambles to meet high demand. Well, it is. Official San Diego Assemblywoman Shirley Weber will become California's top election official state Senate confirmed her nomination as secretary of state yesterday. More on this now from KQED is Guy Maserati. Weber will become California's first black secretary of state, roughly half a century after her family fled Arkansas when her father was threatened by a lynch mob. How ironic it is. The girls whose father could not vote, whose grand parents never had a chance to vote is now responsible before the million Californians and their right to vote. No legislator and either house opposed the nomination. But all Senate Republicans abstained. Whoever takes office after an election in which 80% of eligible voters cast a ballot..
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"And those who support the impeachment trial are paying a price. It's morning edition from NPR news. By the GOP solution to its trump problems is more Donald Trump. I'm Sarah McCammon and I'm Rachel Martin. MPR's investigations team looks at how the Russians cyberattack last month on the U S really happened. Resident. Biden says he'll focus on environmental justice. Other presidents have made this promise before. What's different this time what we know about the South African variant of the Corona virus Now in the U. S and Sister memories on StoryCorps it's Friday, January 29th actor Tom Selleck is 76 today. News is next. Live from NPR News. I'm Janine Herbst. Several factors air pulling Wall Street lower again this morning with the Dow down more than 240 points at last check this on disappointing vaccine news from Johnson and Johnson, which showed it's one shot Cove in 19 vaccine was 66%, effective overall but less effective for the more contagious South African variant. It has now been found in the U. S. And also on word of a review by the Securities and Exchange Commission over the trading frenzy of the stock Gamestop spurred by a social media investing groups. That led several platforms, including Robin Hood to halt trading for a time and as NPR's Scott Horsley reports, consumer spending was also lower Last month, consumer spending fell for the second month in a row down 2/10 of a percent in December. It's Corona virus infections rose last month, consumers dialed back their spending on both goods and services. Personal income rose during the month. Consumers save more money in December, which could lay the groundwork for increased spending in the future if the pandemic has brought under control. Stocking Johnson and Johnson dip this morning after the company announced results of a large scale trial of its covert 19 vaccine. The company's expected to seek emergency authorization for the one does shots from US regulators next month. Global stocks were mostly down overnight in both Europe and Asia. Scott Horsley NPR NEWS Washington Congressman Kevin McCarthy, the top House Republican, met with former president Trump at Mar a Lago Thursday to work on House midterm elections in 2022. NPR's Susan Davis has more leader. McCarthy has taken several positions on Trump since the January 6th attack. He supported the former president's efforts to challenge the election results prior to the insurrection. After the January 6th attack on the capital. He said publicly that Trump bears responsibility for the violence. He also flirted with supporting a censure resolution during the House impeachment debate. Now he and Trump are jointly affirming their support for each other, and we'll work together to win control of the house next year. In a statement from his office, Trump said his quote popularity has never been stronger than it is today. Trump is currently facing record low approval ratings. Susan Davis NPR NEWS Washington Pakistan's government has lodged a petition to its Supreme Court asking it to review its decision to free a man convicted of killing American journalist Daniel Pearl. MPR's DEA. Hadid has more 19 years ago, Daniel Poll was kidnapped and beheaded on video. British national called Marcia was initially convicted with his kidnapping and murder. But last year, a provincial court overturned the murder conviction on the Supreme Court upheld that decision on appeal. Now a Pakistani attorney general is petitioning to review the case. But it has little chance of succeeding. The secretary of state and the Blinken said the U. S. Is ready to prosecute Chef in American courts. NPR's DEA Hadeed Wall Street is lower this hour. The Dow was down 226 points the NASDAQ Down 89, the S and P. $500.25. You're listening to NPR news from the David Burnett Foundation newsroom at KCRW. I'm Cherry Glaser. Evacuation warnings are in effect for people living near recent burn areas in L. A Orange San Bernadino, one of Riverside counties this morning as Southern California gets soaked by a hefty winter storm. In Orange County Silverado Canyon. We're both the Silverado and bond fires burned recently. There've been some mudslides, but so far no media reports of damage or injuries to news crews got stuck up there when the roads became impassable. In L. A county's some residents. The Lake Hughes area living below the Bobcat Fire burner area are being asked to evacuate. Bob would told Katie L. A. He preferred to stay and keep watch on his property. But he's concerned big burn area is back up behind us there. River comes down. It's a.
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"Such news is next. It's seven o'clock. Good morning. President Biden has been in office less than a week and already has signed 30 executive orders undoing many actions by the Trump Administration. But will those changes stick? It's morning edition from NPR News. Right and has stopped construction on the border wall and given protection to dreamers. I'm Sarah McCammon and I'm Rachel Martin. Also NPR's Nina Totenberg on what the new administration means for the case is already before the U. S. Supreme Court. There are roughly 20 million doses of the Corona virus vaccine out in the country still waiting to be administered. But some cities say they've run out. Why the disconnect? NPR's Allison Aubrey explains. It is Monday, January 25th writer Virginia Woolf was born on this day in 18 82. The news is next. Line from NPR news on Korver Coleman this evening, The House is scheduled to transmit to the Senate and article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump. The trial won't start until February. 9th Trump is accused of inciting the deadly ride at the U. S. Capitol. January 6th. Main independent Senator Angus King says he wants to examine key evidence. They're two pieces of evidence that I think we need to be developed at the trial. One is what did the president know? That morning when he addressed that crowd? What did he have for intelligence in terms of the nature of the crowd? What Their plans were, whether they were talking about violence and storming the Capitol. If he knew that it seems to me that raises A really bad inference for his his role. The second is what did he do that afternoon to quell it? He spoke to NPR's morning edition. President Biden is expected to sign an executive action intended to boost the federal government's efforts to buy American products. Administration officials say it will close loopholes in U. S policies that urge the government to buy US made products. About a million shots per day of covert 19 vaccinations are being given in the US. But as Thies ramp up NPR's Allison Aubrey reports, people are concerned about canceled appointments and delays that could interfere with the timing of their second doses. Healthcare providers aimed to it here to the recommended intervals for the second dose three weeks for the Fizer vaccine and four weeks for the mode, Erin a vaccine. However, if this is not feasible, the CDC says the second dose can be delayed and given up to 42 days after the first Gabe Kallen at Johns Hopkins University, says the three and four week intervals air based on preliminary data that doesn't mean giving the booster at six weeks. Isn't justice affected for longer term community, Kellen says. No one knows exactly how long this can extend out. But it makes good sense. There's some wiggle room to delay the second shot. Allison Aubrey NPR NEWS. It's a mixed start to the week on Wall Street, NPR's Scott Horsley reports. The Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 120 points in early trading, while the NASDAQ was up. Asian stocks were mostly up overnight after U N report showed China had overtaken the U. S. Says the biggest magnet for foreign investment last year. Foreign investment in China rose in 2020 thanks the country's rapid rebound from the coronavirus recession. Foreign investment in the U. S slumped by nearly half Pharmaceutical giant Merck says it's halting work on two potential covert 19 vaccines. After disappointing results in early trials, the company will focus on covert treatments instead. The Senate is expected to hold a confirmation vote as early as this evening for Treasury secretary nominee Janet Yellen. She won unanimous backing from the Senate Finance Committee last week. Scott Horsley NPR NEWS Washington On Wall Street, the Dow was now down 134 points. This is NPR news from the David Burnett Foundation newsroom A KCRW I'm Cherry Glaser Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to cancel the States Regional stay at home orders today, going back to the color coded system that was in place before the latest coronavirus search kicked in a couple of months ago. But that does not mean that L A and other hard hit counties in Southern California will be reopening outside dining and indoor hair and nail salons anytime soon. KCRW's Darryl Saxman sorts it all out. This change in the states. Stay at home framework comes just days after California set a single day record with 764 deaths, but also his new cases and hospitalizations trend downward. It means all California counties will return to a tiered system that assigns local risks based on case numbers and the rate of positive test results. That's according to the L A Times, which first reported the story. There's been no official confirmation from Governor Gavin Newsom's office. But other outlets are also reporting this based on sources familiar with the plans. The tiered system was abandoned in early December and replaced by a model that carved the state into five regions. And based stay at home orders on intensive care capacity on Lee. Two regions Far northern California and Sacramento have seen restrictions eased. The orders have been roundly criticized by the restaurant industry in some elected officials, who say decisions about closure should be made on the local level. Some counties could see relaxed restrictions on outdoor dining and other business operations, but an immediate changes unlikely and most of southern California, which would remain in the states Purple most restrictive tear. For KCRW. I'm Darryl Saxman in ditching the regional stay at home orders. The state is reportedly relying on models that say that I see you. Capacity will exceed 15% statewide within a month. At the moment. I see you. Capacity remains it 0% in Southern California. A federal appeals court has ruled against a request from a Southern California church to overturn while the state's coronavirus restrictions. The dot denial by the ninth Circuit Court of Appeals late last week came after the church sued the state for banning indoor worship services during the pandemic. KCRW's Laurie Parole has more on that story. The decision by the court came after South Bay United Pentecostal Church of Chula Vista was turned down twice by a previous judge. Public health orders prohibit into our worship while virus case rates and hospitalizations remain high. Three judges on the appeals panel agree that the church and purple tiered San Diego County is suffering irreparable harm, but that that did not outweigh California's rules to curb the spread of the virus or violate First Amendment rights. Sacramento Bee said the court's ruling was skeptical of Newsome's attendance limits during worship services. The church says it plans to continue to pursue its claim that those 100 to 200% attendance caps were unconstitutional. Currently in California into our worship services are banned in all purple tiered counties with risk of Corona virus transmission, said to be widespread for KCRW. I'm Larry Parental support frame PR comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, the federal agency that supports the arts and creativity in communities across the nation. More information is available at Art's not gum. It's 707. This is morning edition from NPR News. I'm Rachel Martin and I'm Sarah McCammon. President. Biden already has issued 30 executive orders, many of which are aimed at undoing former President Trump's signature policies. Biden has halted construction on the border wall rescinded the travel ban from majority Muslim countries and re committed to protections under the DACA program. Which offers a legal shield to undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U. S. As Children. Yale University law professor Cristina Rodriguez wrote about this in the Washington Post. And she's with us now. Professor Rodriguez. Good morning. Good morning to you. So now that President Biden is in the White House and already getting to work on executive orders. How fast are things going to change? Some things will change very quickly. The things that the president has the authority over he could rescind right away. He can end the border wall emergency, he can restore travel from the majority Muslim countries covert restrictions. Notwithstanding. But there are many things that will take far more time to undo, because the president himself doesn't have the authority to do that. He has to direct other people to begin consideration of those policies and their decision. What are some of the things that will be the most difficult to change? So it will take quite a bit of time to undo regulations that the last administration put into place and there are a slew of them in the environmental realm in the realm of health care and human services in the Department of Labor..
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"Line from NPR News. I'm Corbett Coleman. President Biden will take more executive actions today. These will address the federal government's sluggish response to the Corona virus pandemic. These actions tackle issues involving virus testing, vaccinations and treatment. On Wednesday, Biden took other executive actions, many of them involving immigration. NPR's John Burnett tells us these will protect immigrants to the United States. It's a complete repudiation of the trump immigration agenda. Biden signed executive actions to throw out the so called Muslim travel ban to temporarily halt construction of the border wall for the next 100 days to rein in ice agents and stop certain deportations and to strengthen Daka. That's the Obama era program that shields from deportation immigrants who were brought here illegally as Children. Biden also released a bill that would create a pathway to citizenship for more than 10. Million immigrants living in the shadows. This is the big immigration reform that some people have been clamoring for. For decades. It faces stiff opposition from immigration hawks in Congress. John Burnett, NPR news president. Biden is also returning the United States to the World Health Organization. The nation's top infectious disease specialist, Dr Anthony Fauci, attended a virtual board meeting of the World Health Organization. Today. He says the U. S. Will join a global effort to help poor countries get covert 19 vaccines. Stocks open mixed this morning after hitting record highs on Wednesday. NPR's Scott Horsley reports, The Dow Jones industrial average slipped about five points in early trading. Investors have some mixed economic signals to digest today. Housing starts were even stronger than expected in December. Although homebuilders are a little worried about the rising cost of lumber. New claims for unemployment relief remained elevated. Last week. Traditional state claims were down slightly, but claims under a special federal program for gig workers and the self employed rose sharply. Program briefly lapsed in December but has now been extended through mid March. Would nearly 16 million people, depending on some form of jobless aid. President Biden wants to extend emergency benefits at least through September or longer if conditions warrant Scott Horsley. NPR NEWS Washington officials in Rochester, New York, say three National Guard troops were killed outside the city last night in a helicopter crash. It's unclear what caused the aircraft to go down. Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter says some people called 911 before the crash. Was calls of sputtering sounds of an engine and that the aircraft is flying very low, more lower than normal. The National Guard troops were on a routine training flight. On Wall Street, The Dow Jones industrial average is now up a fraction of a point at 31,187. The NASDAQ is up 25 points at 13,483. You're listening to NPR from the David Burnett Foundation newsroom at KCRW. I'm Cherry Glaser some good news for Los Angeles and other counties in California, the been struggling to get their hands on enough Corona virus vaccine to inoculate everyone who's eligible. His KCRW's Darryl sounds fun reports. State health officials have given the green light to start using a batch Moderna doses that have been put on the shelf after a handful of people experienced allergic reactions. The state's top epidemiologist, says a safety review found no scientific basis to continue the pause and that vaccinations with the modern a dosage should resume immediately. That decision frees up more than 300,000 doses to county cities in hospitals struggling to obtain supplies. Earlier this week, the state Department of Health recommended not using that batch of modern a vaccine after what was described as fewer than 10. People inoculated at San Diego's Petco Park developed severe reactions. Those problems were not reported in any other county that received vaccines from the same batch. Doctor. Erica Pan, the state's top infectious disease specialist, said in the statement that the safety review that involved Mo Derna and health agencies found no cause for concern. She said the findings quote should continue to give Californians confidence that vaccines are safe and effective. Or KCRW. I'm Darryl Saxman. The backlash against.
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"Travel to Washington today. He'll participate in a ceremony at the reflecting pool near the Lincoln Memorial will honor nearly 400,000 Americans who have died of Cove in 19. Up to 25,000 National Guard troops will be deployed in Washington ahead of the inauguration. This comes nearly two weeks after a deadly riot left five people dead. Military officials are now checking the troops backgrounds to see if there's any potential threat from them. Lieutenant General Mark Sassa. Bill is vice chief of the National Guard Bureau, he says there's no indication of any problems. That kind of vetting that's actually happening now is routine for inauguration, some a D C guards and myself. I've been in about four when I was still in the unit and every one of these, There's been an extra level of security. So this is not something that's unusual for these types of events. He spoke to NPR's morning edition. A new NPR PBS news Hour, Marist Poll finds most Americans give President Trump poor marks as he prepares to leave office. NPR's Domenico Montanaro reports. 60% of Americans say Trump will go down as either below average or one of the worst president in U. S history. Just 27% say he will be remembered as above average or one of the best. Survey comes after the January 6th violence at the Capitol carried out by a pro trump mob. Trump wound up being impeached for a second time. As a result and facing health and economic crises, the survey found. Americans are the most pessimistic they've been about the direction of the country in three decades. Medical Montanaro. NPR NEWS Washington Stocks opened higher this morning as a confirmation hearing gets under way for Janet Yellen, She's president elect Joe Biden's choice to head the Treasury Department. NPR's Scott Horsley reports. The Dow Jones industrial average rose about 100 points in early trading. Yellen will urge lawmakers to act big to address the economic fall out from the Corona virus pandemic, The former Fed chair says. Without Morrell from the federal government, the recession will be longer and more painful. President elect Proposed rescue package carries at $1.9 trillion price tag. Yellin says the benefits far outweigh the cost. Yelling would be the first woman to leave the Treasury Department Politico says she's been endorsed by every living former Treasury secretary. Asian stocks were up overnight on news that China's economy grew 2.3% last year that slow by Chinese standards, but outpaces all the other big economies which shrank in 2020. Scott Horsley. NPR NEWS Washington Some other people nominated by President elect Joe Biden to head Cabinet level agencies will have confirmation hearings today, too. They include nominees for Secretary of State defense and Homeland security, as well as one for the director of national intelligence. On Wall Street, The Dow Jones industrial average is up 87 points at 30,901. The NASDAQ is up 90 points. This is NPR from the David Burnett Foundation newsroom at KCRW. I'm Cherry Glaser. Kamila Harris has officially submitted her letter of resignation from the U. S Senate, ending her four year run in the upper Chamber of Commerce. Excuse me, the upper Chamber of Congress. She's getting ready to be sworn in as the nation's first female and first black vice president as KQED. Scott Shaffer reports for seat won't be vacant for long. Governor Gavin Newsom tapped current Secretary of State Alex Padilla to serve out. The final Two years of Harris is Senate term and Padilla is expected to be sworn in as senator tomorrow or Wednesday. Details are uncertain due to heightened security in Washington and the transition from the Trump to Biden administration. But Dia will be starting the job and an extraordinary moment on the docket. Her critical legislation to address Cove. It 19 and its economic fall out. Confirmation of Joe Biden's Cabinet and a possible impeachment trial, all with Senate evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats. State Assemblywoman. Surely Weber from San Diego will replace Vidia as secretary of state once the Legislature confirmed, sir. Hey, Q. E DS Scott Shaffer reporting All consenting patients at Patton State Hospital should have their first dose of the Corona virus vaccine by the end of the week is KCRW's Matt Dillon reports. The announcement comes as the state run psychiatric facility in San Bernadino. Faces a lawsuit and his experiencing the largest cope it outbreak of the state's five lockdown hospitals around 500. Patients of the more than 1500 bed facility in the inland empire have come down with covert since mid May. 15 have died last month during an outbreak that saw 110 patients test positive. In 10 Days, the nonprofit disability Rights California filed a motion on behalf of several patent patients asking the court to discharge or transfer those at the highest risk of getting the virus. Motion also requested the psychiatric hospital introduced more rigorous covert protocols. During hearing last week, the judge overseeing the proceedings ordered patent to provide infection numbers and to come up with a timeline detailing when all patients and staff would be immunized. San Bernadino Sun reports, vaccinations started January 6 on the most at risk patients. Well. Hospital officials anticipate completing the first round of vaccinations by the end of the week. Attorneys with disability rights California say they're concerned about there being no clear time frame for the second dose. A spokesperson with the Department of State Hospital says patients will receive a second shot in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation for KCRW. I'm Matt Gillam and Ventura County is taking more than a dozen businesses to court for violating pandemic health rules. The county is suing 14 gyms and four restaurants that refused to cease indoor operations. Acting County Council Michael Walker says the lawsuits are a last resort. He says the 18 businesses have been warned and educated about pandemic policies, but continued to defy the rules. Several business owners say they're prepared to go to court to fight.
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"Capital. Violence came on a day that Democrats added control of the Senate to the House and the White House. I'm Noel King, and I'm Steve Inskeep in this hour what to Senate races mean for Georgia and for the country? Also what is the rest of the world? Think of the attack on the capital? And we focus on the role of the Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, soon to be out of power. It is Thursday. January 7th the anniversary of the first presidential election. George Washington one that electoral vote in 17 89. The news is next. Life from NPR News. I'm Janine Herbst. There are many questions this morning after a pro Trump mob stormed the capital building yesterday, terrorizing those inside, trashing the building and delaying the certification of Joe Biden as the next president. Four people died, and many say President Trump is responsible by repeating his baseless claims that he won the election. NPR's Mara Liasson has more. There are many, many people on Capitol Hill in both parties who hold President Trump responsible for inciting this failed insurrection. And they're saying that in many ways, it's the logical conclusion of his repeated refusals to commit to a peaceful transfer of power years of failures to condemn other acts of violence by right wing domestic terrorists. NPR's Mara Liasson. Trump now says he will transfer power to Biden on January 20th. But he still claims that he wants the election. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and ally of President Trump has condemned the storming of the capital, while Mideast rivals of the U. S. Say the events reflect US hypocrisy. NPR's Daniel Estrin has more from Jerusalem. Unlike some other world leaders, Netanyahu made no mention of Trump or his role in calling for a march to the capital, the rampage of the capital. Yesterday. Was a disgraceful act, and it must be vigorously condemned. In Jerusalem Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said yesterday's violence was unacceptable. He acknowledged he was leaving office. I look forward to getting back to Washington, D. C. With our continued work on the transition, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said event of the capital show Western Democracy is fragile. Former Syrian lawmaker said If U S police opened fire at the Capitol, the Syrian regime should be able to shoot Syrian rebels. Arab social media means paint trump as an Arab dictator. Daniel Estrin. NPR NEWS Jerusalem stocks opened higher this morning. His new claims for unemployment benefits dipped a bit. NPR's Scott Horsley reports, the Dow was up nearly 200 points. The blue chip index closed at a record high on Wednesday, despite mob violence of the capital, and the market's rally continues this morning, with Democrats clinching both run off elections in Georgia this week. And with that control, the Senate investors are betting that the federal government will spend more freely on coronavirus relief. 19 million Americans were relying on some form of unemployment aid in mid December, and new claims for jobless help fell on Lee slightly last week. Jobs require face to face contact are still in jeopardy. As a result of the pandemic, forecasters are bracing for a possible increase in the unemployment rate, which the Labor Department report Tomorrow. Scott Horsley. NPR NEWS Washington And the Dow is up 197 points. That's up 6/10 of a percent at 31,027. The NASDAQ is ahead by nearly 2% of 251 points. 12,992 the S and P 500 is up. 48. You're listening to NPR news from the David Burnett Foundation newsroom a KCRW I'm Cherry Glaser. Elected officials from around California are condemning the armed occupation of the U. S. Capitol by pro Trump extremists from Sacramento Cap radios. Nicole Nixon reports on what some leaders air saying unacceptable UN American and reprehensible. That's how Governor Gavin Newsom and other officials described what took place at the U. S. Capitol. Many top Republicans issued tweets and statements condemning the violence. But State Party officials and a half dozen top GOP lawmakers did not respond to requests for further comment. State Senate Minority Leader Shannon Grove is the highest ranking elected Republican in the state and a strong trump ally. In a since deleted tweet on her personal account, Grove promoted a conspiracy theory that Antifa activists were behind the storming of the Capitol building. Grove declined an interview request through her spokesperson. Camp radios. Nicole Nixon reporting from Sacramento. Los Angeles County is now saying more than 200 deaths per day due to the coronavirus. County health officials characterize it as a disastrous increase in the number of people with severe coping 19. County confirmed 258 more deaths due to the virus yesterday and more than 11,800 additional cases. Officials say people who are otherwise healthy are now dying from the virus because of a chance encounter with someone carrying Cupid 19. Meanwhile, L. A officials have opened four new Corona virus vaccination centers. These are drive up medical distribution sites in city parks that are for health care workers to get the vaccine. They're Eric Garcetti unbilled.
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"Our job in Congress to defend your rights, including your Second Amendment, and that's exactly what I'm here to do. 1967 rule exempts members of Congress from fire armbands on Capitol Hill. But it doesn't allow them to carry a gun in the chambers or other nearby areas. Some House Democrats wrote a letter recently asking Speaker Nancy Pelosi to repeal the 1967 rules. But they were unsuccessful. This is NPR news. From the David Burnett Foundation News from a KCRW I'm Cherry Glaser. Riverside County is struggling in its fight against the Corona virus. Pandemic deaths over the long New Year's weekend were staggering. And his KCRW's Matt Dillon reports, hospitalizations are at an all time high and a top county officials in the hospital struggling with Cove in 19. Between New Year's. Even yesterday, more people died from Govind 19 and Riverside County than succumb to the virus in the entire month of October. In just four days, 111 people perished. October's on 93 deaths Total The pandemic keeps escalating in the inland empire. San Bernadino County is now logged more than 200,000 cases of Covad and Riverside will go blazing past that sad benchmark it any moment. The latter has a record number of people in the hospital and the ICU battling coronavirus. One of the sick is county Auditor Controller Poulain Ghoul. Oh, the press enterprise reports. The county's elected financial watchdog has been in the hospital since December. 20th Although his condition has been severe at times while battling the virus, officials say he's feeling better and hopes to be discharged soon. He's not the first top to Riverside County official to come down with Covad In July, County Supervisor Karen Spiegel tested positive. Inland Empire Healthcare workers are anticipating at least a little bit of relief as the latest surge of covered patients continues to inundate them. Governor announced yesterday that strike teams are being deployed to the region for KCRW. I'm Matt Gillam in a sign of how dire the medical crisis has become in L, a county. Paramedics are being advised to reduce their use of oxygen and to refrain from transporting patients who have virtually no chance of survival..
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"I'm Steve Inskeep and I'm Noel King. The runoff happens is the president pushes George's secretary of state to overturn that state's presidential election results. In a forceful op Ed 10 former secretaries of defense of the time for questioning. The results is over. We'll talk to one of them. And a judge in the UK has refused a request to extradite Wikileaks founder Julian Assange Change to the U. S. It's Monday, January 4th, the music producer, Labyrinth is 32 today. In the news is next. Live from NPR news. I'm Giles Snyder, president He like Joe Biden is campaigning in Atlanta today, the day before Georgia's Senate runoff elections in this evening. President Trump will be a few hours north, holding his own rally after coming under sharp criticism over leaked phone call, But Georgia's secretary of state from member station W. A, B, E and Atlanta and my herd has more on the two races. That will decide control of the Senate fund raising records have been shattered by these four campaigns. And according to the Center for Responsive Politics, nearly $800 million have been spent between the races. Much of that on a near constant flow of TV, radio and digital ads. Breakdance is the Georgia media strategist who tracks political advertising, and they're using it to basically tell us two things about this race. But this race is the crooks versus the socialist Georgia. That's your choice. More than three million Georgians have already voted. That's more than double the total turnout for the States. Last run off in 2018 for NPR News. I'm Emma Hurt. In Atlanta stocks opened lower on this first trading day of the New Year. NPR's Scott Horsley reports of the Dow Jones industrial Average. Now down about 110 points in early trading, investors are watching to see if the market rally that pushed both the Dow and the S and P 500 index to record highs last week continues into 2021. Confidence that new vaccines will turn the tide against the Corona virus pandemic could be tested by slower than hope for distribution of the shots. Stocks were mostly up overnight in Europe and Asia. Although Japan's Nikkei index slumped Tokyo and surrounding areas are weighing new limits on economic activity in response to a jump in Corona virus infections. New measures of manufacturing activity in December show a continued recovery for factories. Growth in China's factories, however, was slower last month than in November. Scott Horsley NPR NEWS Washington Iran has followed through on its warning over the weekend that it would begin enriching uranium up to 20% purity. And NPR's Peter Kenyon. Reports at State television is reporting that Iranian forces have seized and arrested the crew of a South Korean flag oil tanker in the Strait of four moves ratcheting up Middle East tensions. Iran initially said the tanker was seized do the oil pollution issues, but the seizure comes as Iran in South Korea were due to begin talks over Iranian assets frozen in Seoul. Separately, Iran confirmed its latest violation of the 2015 nuclear agreement, beginning uranium enrichment up to 20% purity and its underground forego nuclear facility. Iran began violating limits in the nuclear deal, a little more than a year after President Donald Trump pulled the US out of the accord and re imposed sanctions on Iran. The International Atomic Energy Agency said it would inform member states about the developments in Iran's nuclear program. Peter Kenyon. NPR NEWS Istanbul, This is NPR. From the David Burnett Foundation newsroom a KCRW I'm Cherry Glazer L a county could be at the beginning of a post Christmas surge. Ella's Department of Public Health reported more than 12,400 new covert 19 cases yesterday, along with 91 additional deaths. That brings the death toll in L. A county so far to 10,773. The recent of holidays or anything like Thanksgiving. Health officials expect hospitalizations could keep climbing until late January, with covert related deaths, perhaps climbing well into February. L, a County, second largest city, Long Beach, is expecting to get some much needed help in the fight against the coronavirus. The city's historic community hospital is scheduled to start accepting patients today. His KCRW's Matt Dillon reports. The facility will not be taking those with Cove it but the newly available beds are expected to help ease the strain on other local hospitals being pushed to the breaking point. Community Hospital in Long Beach has been around for nearly a century. It first opened in 1924. Although it closed in 2018. The plan was always to bring it back online. And now, officials say the facility has been revamped and outfitted with the latest equipment. Over the last year and a half. Some $6 million has been poured into the facility for maintenance, medical devices and a face lift for the interior and exterior. Immunity Hospital have space for 11 intensive care beds and 40 other patients. That capacity could be expanded in the coming months, and by March, officials hope to begin offering emergency services. A statement from the city of Long Beach says the beds at community are meant for transfers from other hospitals. Facilities would shift non covert patients to community to free up space so they could treat more people with the virus. Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, who lost both his parents to the coronavirus believes that reopening community hospital is critical. He says it will have immediate impact on local hospital capacity and will help save lives. KCRW. I'm Matt Gillam. Bid to revitalize native coastal wetlands to a marina del Rey area reserve is one step closer to reality. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has given the green light to the final environmental report for the bio, No Wetlands Ecological Reserve project, clearing the way for it to move forward KCRW's Tara A tree on has more Environmental groups are hailing the long awaited certification as a gift for Los Angeles, his last remaining coastal wetlands. At one time, the bio no wetlands Ecological reserve covered 2000 acres between ply a Delray Venice in Baldwin Hills. Now, all that's left in the landscape of marshes, mudflats, salt pans and sand dunes is just 577 degraded acres. This new project helps save that. The director of the Friends of my Own A wetland, Scott Culbertson says preserving the remaining undisturbed environment is critical in the face of climate change. The open space provides a climate resiliency buffer that can help offset sea level rise in the coastal area. Once the project is complete, the currently close reserve will be one of the largest open spaces.