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World EU leaders meet to decide on use of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's war European Union leaders will meet in Brussels on Thursday to decide whether to use frozen Russian assets to help finance Ukraine's war effort. Michel Martin
Business Shrimpers hoped tariffs would provide a lifeline. They're still waiting for relief Shrimpers along the South Carolina coast are still waiting for a positive impact from President Trump's tariffs on imported shrimp that are meant to help them compete. Victoria Hansen
National Catastrophic flooding forces hundreds of Washington families from their homes Hundreds of families across Washington state have been displaced by severe flooding, with some seeking safety in emergency shelters. Recovery may take years as rain continues to fall in the region. Casey Martin
ICE is reopening shuttered prisons as detention centers. Many have a troubled past In its push for more immigrant detention space, the Trump administration is reopening shuttered prisons in several states. Many of these facilities, closed amid allegations of abuse and mismanagement. Meg Anderson
Politics 4 Republican congressmen join Democrats to force vote on extending ACA subsidies Four Republican House members voted with Democrats to force a vote on an extension to the expiring ACA subsidies, as premiums are set to increase significantly for millions of people next month. Leila Fadel
Politics Lawmakers talk about crossing the aisle to force vote on expiring ACA subsidies NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Rep. Brian Ftizpatrick, R-Pa., and Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., about joining forces to fight to extend the expiring ACA subsidies. Michel Martin
Latin America Venezuelans brace for hardship as Trump threatens oil blockade After years of shortages and economic collapse, Venezuelans face fresh uncertainty as Trump threatens an oil blockade — but many say they're too exhausted to do anything but endure. Carrie Kahn
Politics Lone FCC Democrat warns of political pressure on media if agency loses independence The only Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission says chairman Brendan Carr's belief that the FCC isn't independent leaves news media vulnerable to political pressure. Leila Fadel
Food The best Costco wines of 2025 Seattle Times food critic, Tan Vinh is back with the best rated Costco wines of 2025 and he's got perfect pairings like smokehouse lamb and Stevie's Famous Pizza! Tan Vinh
World Mourners grieve 10-year-old slain in Bondi mass shooting as Australia's leader pledges new hate laws Hundreds of mourners bearing bright bouquets and clutching each other in grief gathered at a funeral in Sydney on Thursday for a 10-year-old girl who was gunned down in an antisemitic massacre during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach. The Associated Press