News Wrap: Netanyahu asks Israel’s president for pardon amid corruption trial

John Yang:

In tonight's other headlines, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking a preemptive pardon in the midst of his years long corruption trial. Netanyahu said a pardon would heal divisions in Israeli society, but initial public reaction suggested otherwise.

The appeal was made to Israeli President Isaac Herzog. His office called the request extraordinary and said it would be considered responsibly and sincerely.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that the Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. killing one of them, appears to have adopted radical ideas while in the United States. She spoke on NBC's Meet the Press.

Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security: We believe he was radicalized since he's been here in this country. We do believe it was through connections in his home, community and state. And we're going to continue to talk to those who interacted with him.

John Yang:

The Associated Press reports that a community advocate said the suspect had been unraveling for years, unable to hold a job and isolating himself for long stretches.

Severe weather is interrupting millions of Americans plans for getting home. FlightAware said that by late this afternoon, nearly 7,800 flights had been delayed and about 660 canceled as a winter storm dumped heavy snow from the Midwest through the Great Lakes.

In the Chicago area, an estimated half foot of snow fell, while in Milwaukee, utility crews worked to restore power to thousands. Another system is forecast to bring winter weather on Tuesday from New England to the Mid Atlantic.

Still to come on PBS News Weekend, two laid off federal employees who are keeping the work of USAID alive and the man who climbed Mount Everest and became the first person to ski down its most challenging route.