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Okay, so does this sound like you? You love NPR's podcasts, you wish you could get more of all your favorite shows, and you want to support NPR's mission to create a more informed public. If all that sounds appealing, then it is time to sign up for the NPR Plus bundle. Learn more at plus.npr.org. Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. The body of former President Jimmy Carter is lying in repose in Atlanta right now. Marlon Hyde from member station WABE says members of the state legislature observed a moment of silence when Carter arrived in the state Capitol on Saturday.

A crowd of Georgia lawmakers watched as the motorcade carrying the remains of former US President Jimmy Carter paused in front of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. Jack Carter, the eldest son of Jimmy and Rosalynn and Jason Carter, their grandson, shook hands with political leaders as part of the ceremony. Members of the state legislature gathered to pay their respects including former Georgia State Representative Calvin Smyrie. Jimmy Carter it was an awesome person. A giant pine tree has fallen in the state of Georgia forest. And for that, I'm humbled and a little emotional today.

Carter's remains will lie in repose at the Carter Center for viewing until Tuesday before heading to Washington, DC. For NPR News, I'm Marlon Hyde in Atlanta. Road conditions in some parts of the Central US are becoming dangerous at this hour as a winter storm is bringing a mix of snow, ice and low temperatures to the region. Forecasters say the weather will also reach the east coast in the coming days. The storm is being brought by a polar vortex, which is carrying ultra-cold air to the south.

Stocks gained ground on Friday but still ended down for the week. As NPR Scott Horsley reports, all of the major stock indexes fell by at least half a percent. It was a short week on Wall Street with markets closed on Wednesday for the New Year's holiday. Investors had lots to celebrate as 2024 came to an end with double-digit annual market gains. The first week of 2025, however, was not so rosy. Stock in U.S. steel fell on Friday after President Biden formally blocked the storied company's sale to Japan's Nippon Steel. A new report showed U.S. factories are still in a slump, although there are some signs

of improvement, with new orders and production activity both perking up. For the week, the Dow slipped six-tenths of a percent. The broader S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq both fell about half a percent. Scott Horsley, MPR News, Washington. Hundreds of people rallied outside Israel's Defense Ministry for their weekly protest against the war with Hamas on Saturday. Earlier in the day, Hamas released a video showing one of the Israeli hostages still alive. Former Defense Minister Yoav Golan, who was at the protest, says that's another reason why Israel should push for a ceasefire.

I am fully aware of all the other goals and achievements in different areas of our security campaign, but this is probably the most important one, getting them back home. Golanat was fired in November by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A blast from an improvised explosive device killed one person and injured at least 35 others in southwestern Pakistan this weekend. A group called the Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was targeted at a military convoy. Police say eight of the wounded are in critical condition.

This is NPR News. Jeff Baena has died. condition. This is NPR News. Jeff Boehner has died. The film director, screenwriter and husband of actress Aubrey Plaza was found dead at his home in Los Angeles yesterday. He was 47 years old. NPR's Chloe Vellman reports that the Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the cause of his death. Jeff Boehner's family has not confirmed the filmmaker's death, but a medical examiner's death certificate lists a man with Banner's name and date of birth dying at a residence in Hollywood. According to a spokesperson for the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner's Office, the cause and manner of death have yet to be determined. Banner is best known for directing indie films like The Little Hours and for co-writing I Heart Huckabees.

He frequently collaborated with actress and producer Aubrey Plaza. The longtime couple got married in 2021. Plaza has not yet publicly commented about the death. Boehner was born in Miami in 1977. He graduated from New York University and worked for filmmakers Robert Zemeckis and David O. Russell. Chloe Veltman, NPR News. The Kansas City Chiefs left their home airport four hours late on Saturday after an ice storm covered that region and

suspended all flight operations there. A break from the ice finally allowed the team's plane to leave for Denver just before an expected blizzard reached Kansas City. The Chiefs and the Broncos play Sunday afternoon. Hideki Matsuyama shot a 62 Saturday at the PGA Golf event underway in Hawaii. He reached a personal best by shooting 11 birdies. He also set a 54-hole scoring record at 27 under 192. Colin Morikawa also shot a 62 on the day and sits one stroke off the lead, while Thomas Detrie is in third, five strokes back after shooting a 65. I'm Dale Willman, NPR News. The Indicator is a podcast where daily economic news is about what matters to you. I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.