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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your twenty four to seven use update the
latest use this hour in just four minutes.

Speaker 2 (00:08):
China says it will take resolute and effective measures to
protect its interests in response to steep Trump tariffs. More
from Mark Mayfield.

Speaker 1 (00:18):
President Trump is imposing tariffs of one hundred and four
percent on Chinese imports. At a news conference today, a
spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said the US continues
to abuse tariffs to pressure China, and that China firmly
opposes this and will never accept this kind of bullying.
The spokesperson said if the US really wants to solve
the problem, it should adopt an attitude of equality, respect

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and mutual benefit. A Mark Mayfield.

Speaker 2 (00:44):
At least one hundred and thirteen people are now dead
and scores more are injured after a roof collapsed at
a nightclub in the Dominican Republic. Two former Major League
Baseball players are among the dead. More from Scott Prinkle.

Speaker 3 (00:58):
The Mets held a moment of islands to honor Octovio
Dotel at their game on Tuesday. He played with thirteen
teams after getting a start with the Mets in nineteen
ninety nine. Also among the dead, famous singer Ruby Perez,
who often performed for the Dominican community in Washington Heights.
Folks came together for a vigil outside the United Palace
Theater and Upper Manhattan Tuesday night for Perez.

Speaker 2 (01:19):
Always singing for our community, always put in his talent
to the service of his people. That country's president posted
on x Our prayers are with the affected families. Colorado
officials have confirmed the state's third case of measles. Doctor
Ulla Kemi Aracanola, a pediatrician with advent Health, says she

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hopes people will take action to stop and he spread
following this new case.

Speaker 4 (01:44):
This is a very bad illness. It's not just in
the needed, it's also the aftermath, so prevention is better.

Speaker 2 (01:51):
The latest individual has not traveled outside of Colorado, which
raises concern about the possibility of community transmission. Officials don't
believe this case is connected to the two other cases
of measles confirmed in the state. I'm Michael Kasner. A
group of US senators wants more details about the recent
deportation of a Maryland Matt Tammy. Trehio reports.

Speaker 4 (02:14):
Twenty four Democrats and one independent Senator sent a letter
to Homeland Security Secretary Christy Nome and Acting ICE Director
Todd Lyons on Tuesday. The letter expresses concern of the
deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to l Salvador and asks
for his immediate return to the US. The senators also
questioned the lack of due process involved in his deportation.

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Abrego Garcia was taken into custody by ICE officials last
month while driving home with his son. He's now incarcerated
in an El Salvador prison.

Speaker 2 (02:44):
Prince Harry is in a London court this week arguing
against a UK government decision to provide him with police
protection on a case by case basis when he visits
his country. Stuart Smith reports.

Speaker 5 (02:56):
His lawyer said that is an exceptional process that is
un justified at inferior to the usual process, and that
the Prince wanted the same risk assessment to be used
for him as any other high profile public figure would receive.

Speaker 2 (03:10):
When Harry and his wife Megan stepped down as members
of the royal family in twenty twenty, the government decided
they wouldn't be entitled to the same level of taxpayer
funded protection. Today, hearing appeals a previous court ruling that
the government's decision was lawful. Lawyers for the government said
that it didn't mean Harry would never be provided with

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the same kind of security he used to receive, but
that it would no longer be automatic. Since the Prince
lives in California. Real ID enforcement begins in less than
one month. Starting May seventh, A real EYED compliant driver's
license or identification card will be required to board domestic flights,

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enter certain federal buildings, and access nuclear facilities without additional documents.
Those without a real ID will still be able to
do many things, including driving, voting, and purchasing booze or tobacco.
I'm Michael Cassner.