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National Jews in the U.S. welcome the ceasefire in Gaza, but mourn lives upended by the war Jewish groups in the United States are warily welcoming Israel's ceasefire agreement with Hamas, while mourning the many casualties of the war in Gaza. Deena Prichep
Arts & Life Oscar nominations are out, and NPR's film critic has thoughts Oscar voters are keen on movies with social themes this year. iEmilia Pérez , Netflix's musical about a trans drug lord in Mexico, leads Oscar nominations with 13 nods, including for Best Picture. Bob Mondello
Arts & Life Karla Sofía Gascón is the first openly trans actress to receive an Oscar nomination The Spanish actress portrays the titular character in Emilia Pérez, a polarizing musical that focuses on the life of a transgender drug lord in Mexico. Manuela López Restrepo
Arts & Life 'Sing Sing', a film about art in prison, gets 3 Oscar nominations The movie 'Sing Sing,' starring Colman Domingo and a cast of real-life formerly incarcerated actors, tells the story of a group of incarcerated men who work together to stage an original musical. Brittany Luse
Crime Ex-Auburn cop gets nearly 17 years in prison for 2019 murder of Jessey Sarey A former Seattle-area cop found guilty of murder was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison on Thursday. Jeffrey Nelson, 46, was convicted in June of second-degree murder and first-degree assault in the 2019 killing of 26-year-old Jesse Sarey. Ashley Hiruko
Arts & Life Lost Tina Turner song is just OK, say critics. But that's not why it matters. Originally recorded for the rock star's major album Private Dancer, "Hot For You Baby" was thought lost. Chloe Veltman Jennifer Vanasco
News Quiz Why did Washington state sue Trump shortly after he was sworn in? Take KUOW's news quiz Test your news knowledge. Katie Campbell
Education Washington schools chief issues new guidance on protecting immigrant students As schools across Washington brace for a crackdown on immigration under President Donald Trump, the state’s top education official has issued new guidance on state and federal protections for immigrant students. Sami West
Politics Seattle judge temporarily blocks Trump executive order on birthright citizenship A federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocked an executive order from the president that sought to end birthright citizenship. Katie Campbell Amy Radil
Politics National Institutes of Health cancel scientific meetings after Trump directives An email obtained by NPR says NIH employees are subject to a travel freeze and offers of employment are being rescinded. Scientists worry about disruptions to critical research. Selena Simmons-Duffin
