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Dangerous heat and elevated risks of wildfires are present in parts of the West, with climate change and El Niño both playing a role. Meanwhile, thunderstorms threaten the Midwest and the East Coast.
NPR NewsThe attack came as Israeli troops continued a hunt for Palestinian militants and weapons in a refugee camp. The two-day Palestinian death toll rose to 10.
NPR NewsAs the U.S. celebrates its birthday with hot dogs and fireworks, the economy continues to grow, the job market is strong, but inflation and rising interest rates are keeping recession fears alive.
NPR NewsColorado's big winter means there's still enough snow to ski and snowboard on this Fourth of July weekend.
NPR NewsThe Fourth of July is a big day for fireworks, parades and neighborhood cookouts. Here are some Independence Day-themed facts to share with friends, family and neighbors at that BBQ.
NPR NewsAuthorities in Ukraine, which generally avoid commenting on attacks on Russian soil, didn't say whether it launched the drone raid.
NPR NewsThe state's abortion bans make no exceptions for fatal fetal anomalies. Two women had devastating pregnancy diagnoses — one could leave the state for an abortion, and the other could not.
NPR NewsFour people were killed and at least two others injured Monday night when a gunman wearing a bulletproof vest opened fire in a Philadelphia neighborhood, police said.
NPR NewsThe practice of giving priority to the children of alumni has faced growing pushback in the wake of last week's Supreme Court's decision ending affirmative action in higher education.
NPR NewsIt's already harder to get an abortion in many places and access is likely to be limited more with the passage of new laws.
NPR NewsAfter days of smoky conditions caused by Canadian wildfires, some U.S. cities are looking to play it safe this Fourth of July with innovative alternatives to their fireworks displays.
NPR NewsThe retailer had filed for bankruptcy in May hoping to emerge out of it as a stronger, more stable, business by August. But as revenue continued to plummet, that future appeared more bleak.
NPR NewsDeSantis' campaign shared a video that attacked Trump for his support of LGBTQ rights, prompting widespread backlash. Both candidates have rolled back protections for trans and gay people in office.
NPR NewsHong Kong accuses them of violating China's national security law, and is offering a bounty for their capture. The eight, including activist Nathan Law, are wanted for "collusion with foreign forces."
NPR NewsThe nation has banned the bags that typically hold vegetables and fruit. Recyclable, biodegradable or plant-based plastic bag are also included in the ban.
NPR NewsCatch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
NPR NewsMonday's moon is a so-called supermoon because it will be both full and located close to Earth on its elliptical orbit around our planet.
NPR NewsHow will the recent Supreme Court rulings affect presidential campaigns? Protests over the police killing of a French teen raged for nearly a week. Elon Musk limits how many Tweets users can read.
NPR NewsAround 130 people have died in ethnic violence between two communities in Manipur state that has driven thousands from their home.
NPR NewsThe National Weather Service warned flooding could be "life-threatening," with numerous impassable roads, overflowing creeks and streams and flooded basements across the Chicago area.
NPR NewsVice President Kamala Harris tells voters at Essence Fest to elect people to Congress who can address policy that cannot be done through executive action.
NPR NewsBeekeepers lost nearly half of their honeybee colonies last year. Without bees, farmers can't grow the fruits and plants that feed us. So farmers are working harder to get their crops pollinated.
NPR NewsIt's only the world's third known octopus nursery. The research team may have also discovered a new species of Muusoctopus, a genus of small to medium sized octopus that lacks an ink sack.
NPR NewsYellen, who has called the notion of an economic decoupling from China "disastrous," has frequently said in the past year that she would like to visit China.
NPR NewsIsraeli media said the military also conducted airstrikes, reviving a tactic it had largely halted during the past two decades.
NPR NewsThe grandmother of 17-year-old Nahel said in a telephone interview with French news broadcaster BFM TV, "Don't break windows, buses ... schools. We want to calm things down."
NPR NewsVisitors at the Carowinds amusement park noticed the crack almost a week before the park shut down the Fury 325. "The park's maintenance team is conducting a thorough inspection," the park said.
NPR NewsFroberg's voice was unmistakable. In Hot Snakes and Drive Like Jehu, the frontman had the sweet mix of snarl and shrill.
NPR NewsA proposed rule would outlaw fake reviews, stop companies from paying for good reviews and prohibit them from illegally suppressing negative reviews.
NPR NewsAuthorities said more than 700 were arrested as protests continued in response to the death of a 17-year-old teenager who was fatally shot by police after being stopped for a traffic violation.