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Milton makes landfall in Florida with warnings of life-threatening storm surges

Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday evening near Siesta Key in Sarasota County along the west coast of Florida as the National Hurricane Center warned of life-threatening storm surges.

As fires in Los Angeles rage, an already-hurting Hollywood presses pause

The fires around Los Angeles arrived just as Hollywood's awards season kicked off. It's an ominous sign at a time when film and TV production is already down.

Los Angeles wildfires trigger evacuations and state of emergency declarations

The city of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency Tuesday night as strong winds spurred the rapid spread of two wildfires in separate areas of the foothills on the northern edges of the city.

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The United States won its first medals at the Paris Olympic Games when Kassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon took silver in the synchronized 3m springboard final on Saturday. Cook (right) and Bacon pose after the competition at the Aquatics Center in Saint-Denis, north of Paris.

Team USA wins its first medal of the Paris Summer Olympics

Divers Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook won the first U.S. medal of the Paris Olympics: a silver in the 3-meter synchronized springboard. It's the first time the U.S. has medaled in the event since 2012.

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A bald eagle sits in a white pine tree. It is framed by green branches.

Phenology Report, March 15 2022

Phenology: The rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate. Local phenologist John Latimer reports the nature news of the week.

Backed in yellow, the image features all kinds of instruments in black and white including drums, piano, upright bass, trumpet, trombone and more. The words, 'History of Jazz with Paul Kivi' are in the center of the image.

History of Jazz with Paul Kivi

'Like a bomb was dropped': Authorities warn of extensive damage as LA fires rage

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said that it has received notification of 10 fire-related deaths as firefighters battle multiple blazes for a third consecutive night.

2nd apparent assassination attempt on Trump: Everything we know so far

The FBI is investigating a second apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump Sunday. The gunman was about 300 to 500 yards from Trump with an AK-style rifle with scope.

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Rapper Common (R) and musician Jonathan McReynolds perform during the second day of the Democratic National Convention on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Here's who has performed at the second night of the Democratic National Convention

Patti LaBelle and Common will soundtrack the second night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention with performances that span generations and genres.

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From Charizard to Mimikyu: NPR staff's favorite Pokémon memories on Pokémon Day

The original Pokémon games came out 27 years ago. Trainers across the world now celebrate the date as Pokémon Day.

'We Are Shipping To The U.S.': Inside China's Online Synthetic Drug Networks

China banned fentanyl last year, but an NPR investigation reveals how Chinese vendors continue to market the chemicals used to make the drug on e-commerce and social media sites.

Northern Saw-Whet Owl in Edina, MN. Photo by iNaturalist user gonodactylus.

Phenology Report: March 8 2022

Phenology: The rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate.Local phenologist John Latimer reports the nature news of the week.

Chuck Klosterman Deconstructs The Nineties

Writer and pop culture critic Chuck Klosterman deconstructs the nineties in his new book, The Nineties.

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