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The latest on a developing situation in Russia involving the high-profile leader of a mercenary group that's been key in Russia's war effort in Ukraine.

A House panel has authorized subpoenas for White House adviser Karl Rove and other officials Wednesday, if they refuse to testify voluntarily. President Bush has said he would not make them available for testimony unless they appear in private, and not under oath.

Nadler wants everything developed by the special counsel office, including all of the underlying evidence in its report. He says the Justice Department has until May 1 to comply.

After recusing herself, text messages show, Cook County state's attorney was concern with heavy-handed charging of Empire star Jussie Smollett, compared to defendants accused of more serious crimes.

Senate leaders announced a deal on legislation to overhaul how Congress investigates allegations of sexual harassment. The measure makes lawmakers personally liable for settling claims and streamlines the process for filing complaints. Top Republican and Democratic leaders hailed the deal and promised quick action.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper about how the state is responding to the hurricane.

The Biden White House has named Yolanda Lopez acting director of the Voice of America. She was demoted last week after a VOA reporter asked Secretary of State Mike Pompeo unwelcome questions.

In a struggle over how gun crimes are handled in D.C., federal prosecutors say they need room to bring charges in federal court — advocates say it's a civil rights issue, driving mass incarceration.

The U.K. announced new economic sanctions against Russia and sanctioned more oligarchs and politicians. Government officials say they've designated more than 1,000 entities since the invasion began.

Around 50,000 solar and battery power systems have been installed on homes in Puerto Rico in recent years, and most seemed to continue working during Hurricane Fiona.