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illegally after being deported in 2018. Police say that the victim appeared to have been homeless. A new elected West Virginia legislator has made his first appearance. in court since being charged with threatening to kill several state lawmakers. Jack Walker, with member station WVPB, was also in court on Monday.

U.S. futures are flat in after-hours trading on Wall Street. After Monday's gains, the Dow added 66 points. The Nasdaq rose 192 points. This is NPR News.

U.S. futures are flat in after-hours trading on Wall Street. After Monday's gains, the Dow added 66 points. The Nasdaq rose 192 points. This is NPR News.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stevens. U.S. forces have launched a precision airstrike in the eastern Syrian province of Deir ez-Zor, killing two ISIS operatives and wounding a third. U.S. Central Command says the attack occurred in an area that was formerly controlled by the Syrian regime and Russians. The airstrike is part of the CENTCOM's ongoing commitment by the U.S.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stevens. U.S. forces have launched a precision airstrike in the eastern Syrian province of Deir ez-Zor, killing two ISIS operatives and wounding a third. U.S. Central Command says the attack occurred in an area that was formerly controlled by the Syrian regime and Russians. The airstrike is part of the CENTCOM's ongoing commitment by the U.S.

and its partners in the region to disrupt and degrade terrorist activities. Three years after imposing a moratorium on federal executions, President Biden has commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates to life without parole. As NPR's Deepa Shivaram reports, the move cannot be reversed and comes amid ongoing debate over criminal justice reform.

and its partners in the region to disrupt and degrade terrorist activities. Three years after imposing a moratorium on federal executions, President Biden has commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates to life without parole. As NPR's Deepa Shivaram reports, the move cannot be reversed and comes amid ongoing debate over criminal justice reform.

Three federal inmates convicted of terrorism or hate crimes still face execution. A 150-foot portion of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed early Monday afternoon as heavy rains pounded California's coastline. From member station KQED, Sydney Johnson has details from the Bay Area.

Three federal inmates convicted of terrorism or hate crimes still face execution. A 150-foot portion of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed early Monday afternoon as heavy rains pounded California's coastline. From member station KQED, Sydney Johnson has details from the Bay Area.

Norrisville has announced a deal to return to private ownership. Details from NPR's Alina Selyuk.

Norrisville has announced a deal to return to private ownership. Details from NPR's Alina Selyuk.

This is NPR News. The container store is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing a decline in sales and more than $243 million in debt. The move comes less than one week after Big Lots and Party City announced plans to close their stores. The container store says its bankruptcy filing will not affect customers,

This is NPR News. The container store is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing a decline in sales and more than $243 million in debt. The move comes less than one week after Big Lots and Party City announced plans to close their stores. The container store says its bankruptcy filing will not affect customers,

The chain has 102 locations across the United States and also sells items through its website. The Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton, has sued the NCAA for allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sports. Details from Texas Public Radio's Marianne Navarro.

The chain has 102 locations across the United States and also sells items through its website. The Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton, has sued the NCAA for allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sports. Details from Texas Public Radio's Marianne Navarro.

after being nominated to become the next U.S. Attorney General. He withdrew himself from consideration amid growing concerns and fallout over the scandal. Gates says he used to be a party guy but denies any wrongdoing. This is NPR News.

after being nominated to become the next U.S. Attorney General. He withdrew himself from consideration amid growing concerns and fallout over the scandal. Gates says he used to be a party guy but denies any wrongdoing. This is NPR News.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stephens. Top Arab diplomats continue to visit Damascus as the international community welcomes Syria back into the fold. As NPR's Adil Al-Salji reports, there has been a steady stream of foreign politicians visiting Syria since the fall of the Assad regime two weeks ago.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stephens. Top Arab diplomats continue to visit Damascus as the international community welcomes Syria back into the fold. As NPR's Adil Al-Salji reports, there has been a steady stream of foreign politicians visiting Syria since the fall of the Assad regime two weeks ago.

The U.S. military says it carried out an airstrike in Syria today, killing two Islamic State operatives and wounding a third. U.S. Central Command says the ISIS figures are moving a truckload of weapons in the eastern province of Deir ez-Dor. The man who's accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare has pleaded not guilty.