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NPR reports from Texas' Kerr County, which saw the worst flooding

Kerr County, Texas, experienced the worst of the flooding and has seen the highest death toll. NPR's Juana Summers describes the scene where she arrived Monday morning.

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DHS ends Temporary Protected Status for thousands from Nicaragua and Honduras

Demonstrators march in Washington, D.C. to demand Temporary Protected Status for Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador on May 1, 2023.

Some 76,000 people from Nicaragua and Honduras were covered by TPS, which provides protection from deportation and grants work permits to people from certain nations affected by war or natural disasters.

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BRICS nations push back as Trump warns of tariffs

World leaders pose for a group photo at the 17th annual BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Leaders of the BRICS group of emerging economies meeting for their annual summit had hoped to downplay any differences with the U.S. But even a toned down group proclamation drew the ire of President Trump.

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DOJ says no evidence Jeffrey Epstein had a 'client list' or blackmailed associates

Unidentified people carrying binders bearing the seal of the US Justice Department reading "The Epstein Files: Phase 1" walk out of the West Wing of the White House in February. The Trump administration had promised it would release documents on late tycoon and convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein who was found dead in his prison cell in 2019.

The two-page memo outlines the "exhaustive review" the department conducted of the Epstein files in its possession, and also reiterates that Epstein died by suicide, contrary to some conspiracy theories.

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Floods are getting more dangerous around the country, not just in Texas

A person looks at damage to the main building at Camp Mystic, along the banks of the Guadalupe River in Texas. A flash flood swept through the area in the early hours of July 4, 2025. Climate change is making heavy rain more common, leading to more flood risk in much of the U.S.

The deadly floods in Central Texas were caused by extremely heavy rain. Climate change is causing even more rain to fall during the heaviest storms.

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Meet the woman who's reunited dozens of people with lost photos after the LA fires

We look at an Altadena resident who has made it her mission to help reunite keepsakes that survived the LA fires — photos, kids art, postcards — with their owners.

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The intended and unintended consequences of wolf reintroduction programs

Heath Druzin talks about what he learned about coexisting with wolves while making his podcast Howl, from Boise State Public Radio.

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When it comes to vaccines, how are pediatricians restoring trust?

NPR's Pien Huang speaks with pediatrician Alexandra Cvijanovich and Professor Jason L. Schwartz about trying to shore up trust about vaccines.

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Can't sleep? Journalist Jennifer Senior says you're not alone in your insomnia

Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Jennifer Senior has had insomnia for 25 years. Her newpiece in The Atlantic is about her often futile attempts to fall asleep, and about the latest research into insomnia.

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Near old Montana mine, special clinic for asbestos-related illness fights to survive

The Center for Asbestos Related Disease, or CARD Clinic, in Libby, Montana, provides free lung screenings for breathing issues and cancers tied to asbestos exposure. CARD

The Center for Asbestos Related Disease in Libby, Montana, closed in May after a court judgment. The clinic's federal funding is also threatened. Patients with scarred lungs worry about what's next.

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4 things to know about the deadly Texas floods and ongoing search efforts

Search and recovery workers dig through debris at Camp Mystic near Hunt, Texas, on Sunday.

Search efforts continue for the dozens of people still missing after Friday's floods, as questions swirl over what went wrong. Here's what we know so far.

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In Peru, criminal gangs are targeting schools in poor neighborhoods for extortion

Parents drop off their children at the private San Vicente School in Lima, Peru, which was targeted for extortion, in April.

The president of one of Lima's largest parent-teacher associations says at least 1,000 schools in the Peruvian capital are being extorted and that most are caving into the demands of the gangs.

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The latest on the deadly Texas flash flooding. And, U.S. to send new tariff rates

A home covered in debris sits near the town center on July 6, 2025, in Hunt, Texas. Heavy rainfall caused flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas, with multiple fatalities reported.

Local officials are being pressed for answers over the deadly flash flooding in Texas that left dozens dead. And, the Trump administration plans to send letters to countries with new tariff rates.

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The hidden cost of oil: Families fractured by a pipeline project

Ukura Midar, 88, had to leave his family

As the 900-mile East African Crude Oil Pipeline project takes shape in Uganda, there is the promise of economic benefit. But it's shaking up the lives of some 100,000 people.

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Why some see the dollar's drop as a sign America is losing its financial might

The dollar has slumped more than 10% against other major currencies, marking its worst first-half a year since 1973.

The dollar has just posted its worst first-half of a year since 1973. And now investors wonder — is it a sign that America is losing its financial standing?

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In the midst of grief, a woman is comforted by a stranger on the subway

Maureen Futtner remembers a brief, meaningful conversation with a stranger during rush hour.

A few days after her sister died, Maureen was on the subway when a stranger asked how she was doing. The conversation that followed is one that she will forever cherish.

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Inside the evolution of Biosphere 2, from '90s punchline to scientific playground

Trees grow against the windows at Biosphere 2 on June 20, 2025 in Oracle, Ariz., U.S.

The venture, privately funded to start, is now run by the University of Arizona. And today, scientists there are quietly plugging away at research they hope will help us all adapt to the Biosphere 1 — that is Earth, and the climate change we are causing to it.

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Are seed oils actually bad for your health? Here's the science behind the controversy

Seed oils, commonly called vegetable oils, are extracted from the seeds of plants.

Health Secretary RFK Jr. has said vegetable oils, like canola and soybean, are 'poisoning Americans.' But many researchers say the evidence isn't there. So, what does the science say about seed oils?

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'The worst day of my life:' Texas' Hill Country reels as deaths rise due to floods

First responders search for missing people near Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, on Saturday.

Dozens of people have died in the Texas Hill Country. Scores of others are missing or unaccounted for. As rescue crews continue to search for victims, those who survived are coping with the loss.

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The war in Gaza divided a historic Brooklyn co-op. Here's what happened next

The Park Slope Food Co-op, founded in 1973, is a Brooklyn institution. In recent months the cooperative grocery store has been torn apart by allegations of antisemitism and discrimination, as the collective debates a boycott of Israeli goods.

Since the war in Gaza began in October 2023, members of the Park Slope Food co-op have been debating whether to ban Israeli goods from the shelves.

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Defunct oil wells are a national problem. Finding them is the first step

Dan Arthur, the president and chief engineer of ALL Consulting, stands beside a defunct oil well in the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve in Oklahoma on March 20, 2024. The well has not been used for years — there

There could be about a million 'orphan' oil and gas wells across the U.S. As they age, they can leak greenhouse gases or unhealthy chemicals.

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Trump plans to share new tariff rates this week as deadline for deals approaches

President Trump is pictured at the NATO summit of heads of state and government on June 25 in The Hague, Netherlands.

The administration keeps shifting its plans when it comes to trade negotiations. The latest expectation is that most countries will receive new tariff rates this week that would go into effect on Aug. 1.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet President Trump Monday

President Donald Trump speaks alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on April 7, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Netanyahu and Trump are to meet again on Monday.

President Trump says he is hopeful to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal this week. In his meeting with Netanyahu, Trump could outline a plan for Gaza after 21 months of war between Israel and Hamas.

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Bodies of all 7 missing people found at California fireworks warehouse that exploded

In this image taken from video, smoke and flames rise from a fireworks warehouse explosion on  July 1 in Esparto, Calif.

The barrage of fireworks that exploded Tuesday caused a massive blaze that led to other spot fires and collapsed the building in Yolo County, which lies about 40 miles northwest of Sacramento.

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An Australian woman is found guilty of murdering her in-laws by toxic mushrooms

Erin Patterson pictured outside her home in Leongatha, Australia, in 2023. That summer, four people became seriously ill — and three of them died — after eating a meal she cooked containing death cap mushrooms.

Erin Patterson hosted four of her estranged husband's relatives for lunch in July 2023. Three of them later died of death cap mushroom poisoning. Nearly two years later, a jury has found her guilty.

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As women have far fewer babies, the U.S. and the world face unprecedented challenges

Ben and Sarah Brewington, both 35, thought they would have children after getting married and buying a home in Los Angeles. By choosing not to have children, they are part of an unprecedented and accelerating global trend.

Far more families are choosing to have fewer — or no — children. Many countries, including the U.S., now face a rapidly aging population that could begin to shrink.

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Texas officials race to find survivors after devastating floods

Men ride in an airboat on the Guadalupe River as they look for missing people in Hunt, Texas, on July 6, 2025, following severe flash flooding that occured during the July Fourth holiday weekend.

At least 78 people are reported dead after flooding over the weekend. Meanwhile, residents are advised to be cautious over the next 24 to 48 hours as more rain threatens the area.

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How good was the forecast? Texas officials and the National Weather Service disagree

Trees emerge from flood waters along the Guadalupe River on Friday in Kerrville, Texas. Heavy rainfall caused flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas with multiple fatalities reported.

As searchers continue to look for victims in the deadly flash flooding in Texas, officials are answering questions about the weather forecasts ahead of and during the storm.

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Video: Timelapse Shows Texas' Llano River Completely Flood in Just Minutes

This is a timelapse video of the Llano River swelled with floodwater in Llano County Texas on July 4, 2025.

Timelapse video shows authorities blocking off a low water crossing over the Llano River in Kingsland just before flash flooding completely inundated the area in just 10 minutes.

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Musk forms new party after split with Trump over tax and spending bill

President Donald Trump, right, speaks during a news conference with Elon Musk in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Washington.

Musk said he's carrying out his threat to form a new political party after a falling out with Trump over the president's sweeping tax cuts law.

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