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President Trump promised the Gaza peace plan would end the war between Israel and Hamas and bring a new era of peace to the Middle East. This took 3,000 years to get to this point. Can you believe it? But a month into this ceasefire progress is stalling. Why is it so fragile? And what comes next for the people of Gaza? Listen now to the Sunday story on the Up First podcast from NPR. Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Wilman, a federal immigration crackdown. got underway Saturday in Charlotte, North Carolina. The action-prompted protests as well as criticism from local officials. Border Patrol says what they're calling Operation Charlotte's Web is taking criminals off the streets,

but critics say they're also arresting U.S. citizens without a warrant just because of how they look. Vanessa Javier says she was protesting in support of her family. Every corner, every area that I saw today is like somewhere my family does tend to go like for their groceries, for the restaurants that they want to go eat and stuff like that. So, yeah, it was definitely nerve-wracking and scary for me and for my parents. The U.S. Aviation System is gradually returning to normal after the government shutdown, but some effects will remain through the weekend. As NPR's Joel Rose reports, aviation regulators are still requiring airlines

to reduce air traffic by 3% at dozens of major airports. Aviation regulators say there's been a rapid decline in staffing shortages at air traffic control facilities over the past week. That's given the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration the confidence that more air traffic controllers are coming to work. Regulators lowered air traffic reductions at dozens of major airports from 6% of flights to 3% through the weekend, but they did not lift them entirely. The FAA said the restrictions were necessary to keep the airspace safe as the agency grappled with widespread staffing shortages

of air traffic controllers during the government shutdown. But with the government reopened, air traffic controllers have finally received some of the back pay they earned, and most are now back on the job. Joel Rose, NPR News, Washington. The U.S. did not send a delegation to this year's UN Climate Summit in Brazil, in part because President Trump feels climate change is a hoax. But delegates from California and other states are at COP 30. Anyway, Laura Clivens, the member station KQED, has our reports. California Governor Gavin Newsom says there's a need for state leaders to be in Brazil. I'm here because I don't want the United States of America to be a footnote at this conference.

has been signing packs with countries and states and cities abroad on issues ranging from biodiversity to battery storage. In a statement, White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers wrote the president won't jeopardize economic and national security to, quote, pursue vague climate goals. Governors from New Mexico and Wisconsin have also been at the events in Brazil. One of their goals is to show U.S. progress on climate despite the federal headwinds. For NPR News, I'm Laura Klyvins. suspected gang members fired on American forces protecting the U.S. Embassy in Haiti on Thursday. A Marine spokesman discussed that incident publicly. It's the first time they've mentioned this on Saturday. There were no injuries in the attack. Gangs control 90% of the Haiti capital

of Port-au-Prince. The U.S. continues to warn against travel in the country because of kidnappings and other violence there. You're listening to NPR News. Vatican announced Saturday the return of more than 60 indigenous artifacts to Canada. As Dan Carpenchuk reports, the return is part of the reconciliation process in acknowledging the Catholic Church's historic role suppressing indigenous culture. The 62 artifacts include a 100-year-old Inuit kayak, Wampum belts, war clubs, masks, and beaded moccasins. Pope Leo turned them over to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops during an audience at the Vatican. A statement by the church said the pieces were a sign of dialogue, respect, and fraternity.

They were part of a controversial collection that sparked a debate over cultural items taken from indigenous peoples during colonial periods and the church's role in helping the Canadian governments force dissimulation policy which some historians have called cultural genocide. The items will first go to the Canadian Museum of History, where they will be identified, and then a decision will be made about where they should ultimately go. For NPR News, I'm Dan Carpenchuk in Toronto. Brazil's federal police have formally accused former human rights ministers,

Silvio Almeida of sexual misconduct. He was fired last year over the allegations. Prosecutors will now decide whether to press charges. If charges are filed, the country's Supreme Court will be able to decide if Elmita will face trial. The Washington Spirit beat the Portland Thorns 2-0 Saturday. They now advanced to the National Women's Soccer League Championship game. Gift Monday, Ann McCroy Bethune scored for the Spirit. Washington has now reached a second consecutive NWSL title game, and it will be the team's fourth title appearance in its history. Orlando and Gotham F.C. play Sunday afternoon in the other semifinal match. I'm Dale Wilman and PR News. This message comes from Wise, the app for using

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