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Derick Almena and Max Harris pleaded no contest to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with their roles in the 2016 blaze that left three dozen people dead.

The problems facing the mainland in the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria didn't skip this remote Puerto Rican island. But tourists still come and houses continue to sell.

Prosecutors accused Maria Butina of conspiring to violate a law that requires foreign agents to register with the U.S. government. Authorities said she was working for Russia.

President Trump says he's looking forward to a second meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, possibly this fall. That's despite the major blowback he got after the first meeting.

Democrats announced a new group led by former Hillary Clinton campaign staffer Brian Fallon. They plan to try to mount ad campaigns against some of President Trump's Supreme Court nominees.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Myron Ebell, who led President Trump's EPA transition team, about the departure of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt.

For Vahagn Amiryan, the act of carving wood is a way to bring the country's ancient traditions into the modern era.

The Pentagon is investigating the Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan over his ties to Boeing. Before serving as deputy and now acting defense secretary, Shanahan was a Boeing executive.

In the new North American trade deal, Canada agreed to end its Class 7 milk price — a system that lowered the price of some Canadian dairy products, undercutting American producers. But dairy policy analysts say the new trade agreement won't significantly expand export opportunities.

A scientific panel, convened by the U.N., lays out a challenging path to keep the global climate from warming more than 1.5 degrees Celsius — the red line for dangerous consequences.

In response to the transformation of views on sexual harassment, New York state and New York City passed laws requiring training of all workers. Now, business owners are scrambling to comply.

While much of the farm bill draft mirrors current law, there is a major change coming for farmers: Industrial hemp will be legalized. Forestry and food stamps became sticking points.

At first people were annoyed at his food skimming. Then he got fired — and a debate began about whether workers in the billion dollar "to go" biz are treated fairly.

Celebrity cameos reappear to imagine a world where Trump lost the 2016 election.

Development of the first oil production facility in federal Arctic waters will take longer than planned. That's because warming temperatures are melting the sea ice needed to build it.

Deficit? Debt? Shutdown? Debt ceiling? NPR offers a guide to some of the political and economic terms you're likely to hear.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Washington Post reporter Rosalind Helderman about Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker's past, including his involvement with a fraudulent patent marketing company.

Charities are clamoring for your money. We've got some advice to help you sort through the appeals.

China's Vice President Wang Qishan likes parables. In Davos he told a story to answer a question on U.S.-China trade relations.

Democrats say they plan to follow through on the campaign pledges to protect health care and close the gender pay gap. With the shutdown over, they plan to push legislation and prove they can govern.