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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janene Herbst. In Minnesota, the manhunt for the suspect in the shooting deaths yesterday morning of a state lawmaker and her husband and the wounding of another state lawmaker and his wife, who remain hospitalized, continues. Drew Evans, with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, says a nationwide warrant has been issued for Vance Belter and that his car has been found. We did locate in that area that led us a vehicle

that we had interest in related to him yesterday that we were searching for, and it was located in Sibley County earlier, very early today. Also, I know it's been reported a hat that we believe he was wearing was found in proximity to that vehicle. And that's led police to tell people in that County, Southwest of Minneapolis, where Belter has a home to be careful.

Governor Tim Walz is calling it a politically motivated assassination. Police continue to search for a motive. President Trump is heading to the G7 in the Canadian province of Alberta. The annual meeting of advanced economies comes amid high international tensions with the Iran-Israel conflict and tariffs that Trump himself imposed. And here's Danielle Kertzleben has more. Danielle Kertzleben The White House has said Trump hopes to talk about a range of topics, including migration, critical minerals, and trade. Trump has imposed tariffs on goods from all fellow G7 members.

It is likely that he will talk to other leaders about striking deals on tariffs. Several non-G7 leaders have been invited, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum, meaning Trump could have one-on-one conversations with them. Trump's last Canadian G7 ended with him insulting then Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over tariffs. This year's summit may also be tense between the U.S. and Canada, as Trump has repeatedly said he wants the country to be the 51st state. Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR News.

At least five people have died. Several more are still missing in West Virginia's northern Panhandle west of Pittsburgh after a flash flood last night. Chris Schultz from West Virginia Public Broadcasting has more. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrissey declared a state of emergency for Ohio County Sunday morning after the region received three inches of rain or more in just 30 minutes. Rushing floodwaters picked up vehicles and washed out roads, bridges and highways, necessitating swift water rescues. Lou Vargo, Emergency Management Director for Wheeling and Ohio County, says the speed of the flood and the impact to local infrastructure has severely

limited emergency response. There was people in trees. We had a trailer on fire that the road on both sides of that was given out. More heavy rains are forecasted in the area through Sunday evening, renewing concerns for further flooding. For NPR News, I'm Chris Schultz in Morgantown, West Virginia. U.S. futures contracts are trading higher at this hour. You're listening to NPR News. In India, the death toll and the London-bound Air India Boeing Dreamliner plane crash into a medical college hostel minutes after takeoff last week is rising.

Authorities say at least 270 people died in both the plane and on the ground. The lone surviving passenger is still hospitalized for observation. Search and recovery teams are still at the site of one of the country's worst aviation disasters for a third day. The cause of this crash still isn't known. Peacocks are treasured for their majestic displays, but in Tutbury, England, the townsfolk have had quite enough of an expanding population of the birds ravaging gardens and private property. Vicki Barker has more from London. For the past quarter century, a relentlessly growing population of peacocks has prowled the village of Tutbury.

Locals complained they screeched day and night and, as one told a reporter, they could poo for England. Officials say the birds are the responsibility of whoever owns them. Local lore says they once lived at nearby Tutberi Castle until neglect forced them to scavenge for food in the village. Now, Tutberi Castle is part of the Duchy of Lancaster. One of King Charles' many titles is Duke of Lancaster. The Duchy's website says His majesty, quote, takes a keen interest in the estate and his tenants. Apparently, not that keen.

For NPR News, I'm Vicki Parker in London. And I'm Janine Herbst, and you're listening to NPR News from Washington. This message comes from NYU Langone. The NYU Langone Health App gives you access to your electronic health record. Keep track of your visits, lab results, and images all in one place. Better health starts with a better health system.