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service members in Syria are being called acts of terrorism inspired by ISIS.

As NPR's Scott Newman reports, the incidents are raising questions about a possible re-emergence of the extremist group.

The Labor Department's report on hiring was a mixed bag.

Employers added 64,000 positions in November, but at the same time, the economy lost 105,000 jobs in October, pushing the unemployment rate up to 4.6%.

As NPR's Scott Horsley reports, the job gains were concentrated in only a few industries.

Scott Horsley reporting.

Leaders of 175 nations have adopted a U.N.

declaration on noncommunicable diseases and mental health.

NPR's Gabriela Emanuel reports that the U.S.

and Argentina voted no.

Gabriela Emanuel, this is NPR.

At least one death has been linked to back-to-back storms in Washington state where key roadways have been inundated or washed out.

Governor Bob Ferguson says the damage is profound with more on the way.

Evacuation orders are in effect for three areas south of Seattle where two levees have failed.

Multiple storms known as atmospheric rivers have dumped over a foot of rain across Washington state since late November.

The General Assembly in Maryland swore in a new speaker during a special one-day session on Tuesday, and WYPR Sarah Petrowich reports that redistricting was not on the agenda.

The Venezuelan government is accusing President Trump of international law violations.

This after Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers around Venezuela.

The move comes days after the United States seized an oil tanker in the Caribbean.

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