Energy chief Granholm warns against ‘unfettered exports’ of liquefied natural gas Granholm’s statement came as the Energy Department released a long-awaited study that found U.S. LNG shipments drive up domestic wholesale prices and frequently displace renewable energy sources. Read more on NPR

At least 25 killed after an overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo It capsized a few hundred meters into the journey along the Fimi River, the latest such tragedy to strike Congo. Read more on NPR

Nuclear bunker sales increase, despite warnings they won’t provide protection Critics warn argue that people planning to live through an atomic blast aren’t focusing on the real and current dangers posed by nuclear threats. Read more on NPR

Deadly violence in Nigeria tied to United Methodist Church schism over LGBTQ policies A religious schism has turned deadly in Nigeria, with a church member fatally shot and two young children killed as homes were set ablaze, according to United Methodist News Service. Read more on NPR

Man set to be put to death in Indiana’s first execution in 15 years Barring intervention by Gov. Eric Holcomb, Corcoran is scheduled to be executed before sunrise Wednesday at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. Read more on NPR

U.S. to pay $116M settlement over rampant sexual abuse at Calif. women’s prison The lawsuits were brought by more than 100 women who say they were abused or mistreated at a now-shuttered federal prison in California that was known as the “rape club” because of rampant staff-on-inmate sexual misconduct. Read more on NPR

In last-ditch effort, Democrats push to get Julie Su confirmed as Labor Secretary Acting Secretary Julie Su has led the Labor Department for nearly two years, despite never getting a Senate confirmation vote. With time running out, her staunchest supporters haven’t given up. Read more on NPR

Lawmakers release spending bill to fund federal government until March 14 Congressional leaders released a stop-gap spending bill to fund the government until March 14. Read more on NPR

Carlos Watson gets nearly 10 years in prison in case about failed startup Ozy Media Watson, 55, and the now-defunct company were found guilty last summer of charges including wire fraud conspiracy. He has denied the allegations and plans to appeal. Read more on NPR

The president of the NCAA calls for a ban on ‘prop bets’ in college sports As sports betting has spread across the U.S., college athletes have increasingly faced harassment from bettors. A federal ban on wagers that concern individual performances could help, the NCAA says. Read more on NPR