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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Giles Snyder. The late President Jimmy Carter is now lying in repose in Atlanta. The first of six days of tributes and services honoring the nation's 39th president got underway in Georgia, as Steve Futterman reports. The day started with Carter's flag-draped casket being carried to a hearse by current and former members of his secret service entourage. Then a motorcade with a very emotional stop in front of Carter's boyhood home in Plains. The old bell in front of the home rang 39 times to honor the 39th president.

The motorcade later headed to Atlanta to stop in front of the state capitol. There was a moment of silence. Then finally to the Carter Center, where a short service took place, Carter's son Chip spoke. There was a lot of love on the side of the road. Every overpass had people on it. The Morehouse College Glee Club then sang, Carter's body will lie in repose at the center until Tuesday. For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Atlanta. Steve Futterman On Tuesday, Carter's casket will be brought to Washington, D.C. There will be a service at the U.S. Capitol, and then Carter will lie in state in the Rotunda ahead of Thursday's state funeral at Washington's National Cathedral. Major winter storm moving across the Central U.S. on its way toward the East Coast. Karen

Czar with member station WUKY is in Lexington, Kentucky. Governor Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency and open the Emergency Operations Center. Members of the Kentucky National Guard have also been activated and will initially be helping state transportation crews keep roadways clear and assisting stranded motorists. In addition to Kentucky, states of emergency have been declared in Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, and Virginia.

The White House says President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will be in New Orleans tomorrow as the city grieves the loss of 14 people killed in the New Year's truck attack. On Bourbon Street last night, people paid tribute to the attacks victims at a candlelight vigil. The largest joint military base in the nation is increasing security following the New Year's Day attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. Texas Public Radio's Jerry Clayton has more. The Pentagon has suspended the Trusted Traveler program, which allowed some vehicles to pass through security gates at military installations without undergoing normal security screens. A social media post from Joint Base San Antonio states that 100 percent ID checks will be

enforced for all personnel and visitors entering any JBSA location. All vehicle occupants must show ID. The suspension of the Trusted Traveler program affects several military bases in the U.S. and comes in the wake of two attacks, one in New Orleans and another in Las Vegas on New Year's Day. Both were carried out by persons connected to the U.S. military. JBSA employs around 90,000 military and civilian personnel. I'm Jerry Clayton in San Antonio. And you're listening to NPR News. Bodyguards looking after the impeached South Korean President Yun Sung-kyo are still preventing investigators from entering the official presidential residence to arrest Yun over his declaration of martial law. Park Jong-joon, the head of the president's security team, told the BBC they'll continue to protect him despite a warrant for his arrest. The presidential security service didn't intend to make any kind of bother for the investigation services.

Although the impeachment motion for President Yoon was passed by the National Assembly, he's still president of this country and was elected by the people of South Korea. As such, he's receiving the appropriate level of security protection stipulated under the law. The Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due in South Korea today. security protection stipulated under the law. The American rugby star, Ilona Marr, is making her debut for a British team today, and as Vicki Barker reports from London, she's caused quite a stir on that side of the Atlantic. Ticket sales soared when the Bristol Bears announced they'd signed Ilona Marr to a three-month contract.

And the premiership women's rugby match had to be moved to a larger venue to accommodate the close to 8,000 fans expected. The Vermont native has been called the most followed rugby player male or female on the planet. She's racked up millions of followers with her TikTok and Instagram posts stressing body positivity. Her message that you can beat 200 pounds of muscle and power and also celebrate your femininity has won her a big fan base in the UK. For NPR News, I'm Vicki Barker in London. And I'm Giles Snyder. This is NPR News. Wait, wait, don't tell me. Fresh air? Up first. NPR News Now, Planet Money, Ted Radio Hour, ThruLine,

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