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PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday at Mar‑a‑Lago to urge progress on the Gaza ceasefire and to discuss a planned transitional Palestinian technocratic authority and an international stabilization force. Netanyahu also raised concerns about Iran’s missile program and sought stronger U.S. action against Tehran. The leaders held the meeting at 1 p.m. ET after Netanyahu met Secretary of State Marco Rubio; Israeli officials said discussions would prioritize disarming Hamas and recovering remains of hostages. U.S. officials warned both sides risked slow‑walking the next phase. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Castaic, California — A natural gas transmission pipeline ruptured Saturday around 4:20 p.m., forcing closure of Interstate 5 for nearly four hours and prompting shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents. Emergency crews from Los Angeles County Fire, California Highway Patrol and SoCalGas isolated the damaged 34-inch main, stopped the leak by about 8 p.m. and reopened lanes after repairs late Saturday evening; officials lifted the shelter-in-place order by 10 p.m. Witnesses reported a loud explosion, a large gas plume and strong odors; investigators, including geologic surveys, are examining land movement as a possible factor. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Salt Lake City, Jeffrey Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died early Saturday at age 85 from complications associated with kidney disease, church officials said. Holland had served as an apostle since 1994 and as BYU president in the 1980s. He had been hospitalized over the Christmas holiday and experienced serious illness in 2023. Under church succession rules, Henry B. Eyring is now next in line after President Dallin H. Oaks. Tributes came from church and state leaders. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

United States meteorological services reported an abrupt weather swing this weekend as widespread unseasonably warm temperatures preceded a powerful cold front. Forecasts on Saturday warned of record-high potential across regions, with readings into the 60s, 70s and 80s in Texas. Models showed a strong south-to-north frontal passage late Sunday into Monday, triggering rain, thunderstorms, isolated severe storms, and rapidly falling temperatures. Forecasters advised hazards including damaging wind gusts up to 50+ mph, brief hail, flash freezing, and accumulating snow in elevations. Local National Weather Service offices issued First Alert advisories and updates. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Palm Beach, Florida — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met US President Donald Trump on Sunday to seek US approval for a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending nearly four years of war with Russia. Zelensky presented proposals including a demilitarized zone, security guarantees, and measures for control of Zaporizhzhia, and he said a 60-day ceasefire would be minimum to hold a referendum if territorial concessions are required. Trump said he would review and approve any agreement, and senior officials noted Russia had not signed the plan. Western and European leaders expressed conditional support. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

PALM BEACH, Florida — President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday at Mar‑a‑Lago to discuss a revised 20‑point peace plan aimed at ending nearly four years of war with Russia. Both leaders reviewed security guarantees, territorial questions including Donbas, and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after shuttle diplomacy by US envoys. Zelensky said he could put the plan to a referendum if Russia agreed to at least a 60‑day ceasefire. Moscow launched large missile and drone strikes in late December, complicating negotiations. Trump stated he would approve any deal. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Palm Beach, Florida — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday to seek U.S. endorsement of a 20‑point peace plan aimed at ending nearly four years of war with Russia. Officials said the talks will address security guarantees, territorial arrangements including the Donbas region, and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Zelenskyy’s team described the plan as about 90% complete; Moscow has not approved it. The meeting follows renewed Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv this week and includes discussions on potential demilitarized zones. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington, California officials dropped a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's decision to cancel more than $4 billion in federal grants for the state's long-delayed high-speed rail project. The California High-Speed Rail Authority filed suit in July and this week officially said it will proceed without federal funds, noting only 18% of program expenditures came from federal sources. A judge rejected a bid to dismiss the case earlier this month; the authority said it will pursue other funding after project costs grew past $100 billion and missed numerous deadlines and faced federal review. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Boston, a winter storm struck the Northeast and Great Lakes Friday, prompting emergency declarations nationwide. Governors in New York and New Jersey declared emergencies, and transportation agencies activated crews while officials urged residents to avoid travel. Flight-tracking services recorded more than 1,500 cancellations Friday into Saturday, with additional delays nationwide; some outlets reported thousands more affected. New York City recorded about three inches of snow, with higher totals up to ten inches in parts of upstate and Long Island. By Saturday morning forecasters said the system was weakening and conditions were improving. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.