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A former Virginia Department of Corrections employee donated hundreds of execution documents, including these photographs, to the Library of Virginia more than a decade ago. NPR is now exclusively publishing a selection of the documents.

Virginia hid execution files from the public. Here's what they don't want you to see

In January, the Virginia Department of Corrections restricted public access to execution records. NPR is now publishing a selection of those secret files.

BBC apologizes for edit of Trump speech but says it won't provide legal compensation

The BBC has apologized to President Trump for the way it edited his Jan. 6, 2021, speech but says it won't pay compensation. Trump has threatened a $1 billion lawsuit against the British broadcaster.

With the midterms in their sights, defending Trump isn't a Republican priority

"The RNC and Republicans on Capitol Hill know they are poised for a great election year and what's the biggest thing that could be a hurdle to that? Donald Trump," says one longtime GOP consultant.

Girl Scout cookies have risen in price as inflation takes its bite. But it's not all bad news: Customers still seem to be willing to pay up.

Inflation has a new victim: Girl Scout cookies

Many Girl Scout councils are raising the price of their popular cookies from $5 to $6 a box. The increase offers Girl Scouts and their customers a bittersweet lesson in inflation.

In a close vote, advisers to the Food and Drug Administration recommended approval of a gene therapy for muscular dystrophy developed by Sarepta Therapeutics.

FDA advisers narrowly back first gene therapy for muscular dystrophy

A panel of experts voted 8-6 in favor of Food and Drug Administration approval of the first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a fatal genetic disease.

A man walks past a "Now Hiring" sign in front of a store on December 1, 2020 in Arlington, Virginia. - President-elect Joe Biden presented his economic team on Tuesday, as a bipartisan group of legislators makes a renewed push for another stimulus package to help the faltering US economy amid the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo by Olivier DOULIERY / AFP) (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images)

A Sign Of Hope After 'Winter Hibernation': Employers Add 379,000 Jobs

Meanwhile, the unemployment rate dipped to 6.2% last month as the winter wave of coronavirus infections eased.

Leslie Cruise, a World War II veteran, pays his respects to Pvt. Richard Vargas with a wreath laying ceremony at Lorraine American National Cemetery and Memorial, St. Avold, France, on June 2, 2014.

World War II Paratrooper On Commemorating D-Day: 'Show Some Citizenship'

Leslie Cruise served as a paratrooper during the D-Day invasion, June 6, 1945. The 95-year-old veteran reflects on his survival often and believes he has an obligation to share his story.

Leslie Cruise, a World War II veteran, pays his respects to Pvt. Richard Vargas during a wreath-laying ceremony at Lorraine American National Cemetery and Memorial, St. Avold, France, on June 2, 2014.

PA Paratrooper On Commemorating D-Day: 'Show Some Citizenship'

Leslie Cruise served as a paratrooper during the D-Day invasion, June 6, 1944. The 95-year-old veteran reflects on his survival often and believes he has an obligation to share his story.

The vending machine is located at the Addison Fire Department.

Former village of Addison clerk-treasurer arrested, charged with stealing more than $1 million

The village of Addison in Steuben County is facing major financial loss after its only full-time employee, the clerk-treasurer, was arrested for allegedly stealing more than a million dollars.

Trump-endorsed Senate candidate Bernie Moreno wins Ohio's GOP Primary

The former car dealership owner beat out other primary challengers in a three-way race that tested former President Donald Trump's influence over Ohio GOP voters.

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