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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. A fast
moving winter storm is disrupting travel across much of the
United States. Heavy snow was causing flight cancelations and delays
at several major airports. Chicago's O'Hare, Hartsville Jackson in Atlanta,

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and Reagan National Airport are among the key trouble spots.
More than twenty million people remain under winter weather alerts today,
with snow expected to persist over the Great Lakes. Forecasters
say the heavy snow will extend into the interior Northeast,
with several inches possible. This week is pivotal in the
fight over the Affordable Care Act at tax credits. The

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government shutdown ended after Senate Majority Leader John Thune promised
a group of Democrats a vote on the issue. Republicans
admit they've been struggling to craft legislation that would get
enough votes to fix the core issue of rising costs. Meanwhile,
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will propose extending ACA subsidies
for three years, with a vote in the Senate expected

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on Thursday. White House borders are Tom Homan is defending
the latest immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Appearing on CNN State
of the Union, Homan responded to criticism that the enforcement
is targeting Samali immigrants.

Speaker 2 (01:16):
From day one, he has said, we're castrated on public
safety threats and national security threats. He was put in
the Oval Office to run the biggest deportation in operation
as country's ever seen. That's exactly what we're doing. That's
American people voted for.

Speaker 1 (01:28):
Homan's comments come during intense criticism of Somali immigrants and
Minnesota Somali American Congresswoman Elon Omar. Massive amounts of covid
era fraud have been uncovered in Minnesota, some of which
has been linked to the Somali community. The powerball jackpot
is on a roll for the holidays. No one matched
all six numbers in last night's drawing, so Monday's jackpot

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will be worth an estimated eight hundred and seventy five
million dollars. Lottery officials say that ranks as the seventh
biggest in powerball history. Some players did luck out, with
a two million dollar tickets sold in New Jersey and
one million dollar winners in Florida, Georgia, and Texas. I'm
Rob Bartier. Today is the eighty fourth anniversary of the
attack on Pearl Harbor. Lisa Carton reports.

Speaker 2 (02:16):
Somber ceremonies were held around the nation to mark the
eighty fourth anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. A
dozen World War Two veterans and one survivor of the
Japanese attack on December seventh, nineteen forty one on the
US Naval Base attended Sunday's event in Hawaii.

Speaker 1 (02:32):
Today we honor the twenty four hundred Americans who gave
their lives of Pearl Harbor, their devotion to duty, their sacrifice,
their heroism, and their valor. It is not forgotten.

Speaker 2 (02:43):
Along with speeches and reflaying ceremonies, American flags were flown
at half staff to honor the service members and civilians
killed in the attack that sparked America's entry into World
War II.

Speaker 1 (02:55):
Florida woman is recovering after being shot by a toddler.
Saint Louis County Sheriff's officials say the Fort Pierce woman
was shot by a two year old child Thursday night
after her husband had left his firearm on a bench
where the toddler could reach it and was able to
pull the trigger. The bullet reportedly went through a wall
and hit the woman in the leg. The woman's husband
may now be facing negligence charges. If you have a

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corpulent kitty or a flabby feeline, a California company may
have the thin solution. Sharon Rearden explains.

Speaker 3 (03:25):
Okava Pharmaceuticals has begun a clinical trial testing GLP one
drugs and fifty cats. The treatment uses a tiny under
the skin implant designed to release the medication slowly over
six months. The studies titled mil one, and it's the
first of its kind. Experts say about sixty percent of
cats in the US are overweight, and that's not good
since it increases the risk of diabetes and other health problems.

Speaker 2 (03:49):
I'm Sharon Reard.

Speaker 1 (03:50):
In Speculation is swirling around the potential wedding date for
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelcey. According to page six The
Pop Star and the Kansas City Chiefs tight End are
likely to tie them on June thirteenth of next year
at Ocean House in Rhode Island. I'm Rob Bartier.