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Support for NPR and the following message come from the Kreske Foundation with Pathbreakers, a podcast about transforming communities through innovation, from revolutionizing higher education to supporting artists who are driving change. Pathbreakers is available on podcast platforms. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jail Snyder. Ukraine's capital has been rocked by a series of Russia missile attacks with several high-rise buildings in Kiev and the United States. the main government building set on fire. Officials say at least two people were killed, including an infant and nearly 20 other people injured. Overnight drone attacks also targeted several other areas across the country. The BBC Sarah Rainsford is in Kiev. This was a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine, the biggest yet, according to the numbers

that have been given by Ukraine's Air Force, more than 800 drones and missiles. And we saw two of those cruise missiles at very close range moving at extremely high speed right across the city center here in Kyiv. There were multiple explosions, some in the distance, but also here at the cabinet building, the building of the government here, the first time that that or any official building like this has been hit. So that is a significant moment. To Chicago now where protesters march through the streets of downtown in response to President Trump's threats to send National Guard troops and immigration agents into the city. And Pierce Kat Lonsdorf is in Chicago.

Marchers filled the streets for blocks, chanting in support of immigrants, and carrying signs against Trump's plan to send troops into the city to address crime. Among the marchers was 33-year-old Kevin Ryan, a Chicago native and Marine. The military is not trained to police. It's a violation of federal law, and it's unconstitutional, and it's dangerous. Troops have not been sent into the city yet, but Trump has said he will, something Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is strongly against. Pritzker posted on social media, quote,

The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city. This is not a joke. This is not normal. Kat Lonsdorf, NPR News, Chicago. Earlier Saturday, President Trump posted a doctored image of himself based on the movie Apocalypse Now, which shows the Chicago skyline on fire in the background. Two powerball players, one in Missouri and one in Texas, This will share the second largest lottery jackpot in American history. NPR's Marie and Truswitz reports on last night's powerball drawing.

We've got another life-changing jackpot for you in an estimated amount of $1.787 billion. After three months of drawings with no winners, two lucky people overcame odds of about $1 and $300 million to enter the ranks of the top 1%. The ticket holders can opt for 30 payments over 29 years or choose the more popular odds. option, a lump sum payout. In this case, about $410 million each. The identities of the two winners are not yet known and may remain anonymous. Missouri is one of 10 states allowing all lottery winners to keep their identities private. Texas allows anonymity for winners of $1 million or more. Marie-Andrusovich NPR News. And this is NPR News. Thousands of Israelis rallied

in Tel Aviv in Jerusalem last night appealing to President Trump. to force an end to the boar in Gaza. This latest of weekly demonstration saw protesters packing a public square outside Israel's military headquarters. The Army issued evacuation orders for Gaza City this weekend and has destroyed a second high-rise building in as many days. Pope Leo was declared the church's first millennial saint. Carlo Acutus was canonized during Mass today in St. Peter Square. In Flushing Meadows, New York, Italy's Yonix Center will defend his U.S. Open tennis title today against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz. The two will play each other for the third Grand Slam final in a row. MPR's Matt Bloom reports the men's championship follows a repeat victory in the

women's final yesterday. And there it is. Arena Sabalika. The 27-year-old Belarusian earned her trophy after a tie-break point in the second set. Her win against American Amanda Anissimova makes her the first woman to win in consecutive years since Serena Williams more than a decade ago. After the game, Sabalanka beamed in an iridescent jacket. This is crazy. You know, all those tough lessons worth this one and I'm speechless right now. Her winnings total five million. The men's final at New York's Flushing Meadows is expected to be highly watched. Scheduled attendees include

celebrities and President Donald Trump. Mabloom, NPR News. And I'm Jail Snob. This is NPR News from Washington. This message comes from Wise, the app for using money around the globe. When you manage your money with Wise, you'll always get the mid-market exchange rate with no hidden fees. Join millions of customers and visit wise.com. T's and Cs apply.