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Federal judges have denied a Republican attempt to block a new congressional map in Utah.

The map was imposed by a state judge.

It gives Democrats a better chance of picking up a congressional seat.

The judge had ruled that a previous map by Republican lawmakers violated state rules against partisan gerrymandering.

The legal battle in Utah comes as Democrats and Republicans have engaged in a nationwide redistricting battle ahead of this year's midterm elections.

Some wellness enthusiasts are turning to synthetic peptides to optimize their health.

They believe these molecules can help them fight off illness, make them stronger or heal faster, among other benefits.

But many popular peptides are experimental.

And as Sarah Bowden tells us, that comes with risk.

Quick look at Wall Street again.

The Nasdaq is down 1.4 percent or 319 points.

The S&P is now off 81, more than 1 percent.

The Dow is down 812 points.

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Live from NPR News, I'm Lakshmi Singh.

A powerful winter storm is disrupting travel across the northeastern U.S.

NPR's Joel Rose reports airlines have canceled or delayed more than 7,000 flights in and out of the country.

On the eve of his State of the Union address, President Trump has met with families whose loved ones were victims of violence committed by perpetrators in the U.S.

illegally.