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As temperatures around the globe rise, the world's mountains are changing. In the Alps, retreating glaciers, more landslides and dramatic rockfalls are causing shifts not only in the physical environment, but in jobs, town budgets, and attitudes.

The Democratic Rules Committee agreed Saturday to seat delegates from the disputed Florida and Michigan primaries at the party's convention — but give them only half a vote each. The decision was supposed to help heal the party. But the opposite seems to have occurred, with angry supporters of Hillary Clinton promising to take their fight to the convention in Denver.

If you're going to have surgery, "prehabilitation" focused on nutrition, exercise and social support in the month before can significantly cut the risk of complications, according to a new study.

The FDA's controversial vaccine chief, Dr. Vinay Prasad, is leaving the agency. It's the second time he has abruptly departed following decisions involving the review of vaccinations and specialty drugs.

American sliders Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, and Kaillie Humphreys, 40, secure gold and bronze medals. Meyers-Taylor built on her record as the Black athlete with the most Winter Olympics medals.

Latinos helped Texas Democrats set the new record for a primary, but the state has been a white whale for the party for decades.

"The Wiz" transformed "The Wizard of Oz" into an all-Black production. The costumes are among the many items held by the Smithsonian Institution that tell the story of the country.

Athletics CEO Rob Higgins says interim coach Michele Woods-Baxter will receive consideration for the job and that the team would not accept a postseason bid from any non-NCAA event.

Lawmakers need the extra time with the Florida legislative session set to end.

A potentially strong El Niño weather pattern will likely emerge this summer and persist through the rest of the year. The hottest years on record generally occur in years when El Niño is active.

Anthony Gilbert is best known online as a food influencer exploring hidden culinary spots. Now he’s bringing a full plate of ideas to local politics. We get a taste of his plans.

EU officials say they have offered money and technical help to Ukraine to fix a key oil pipeline to Central Europe. They hope that will persuade Hungary to drop its veto on major aid to Ukraine.

Nigeria is again gripped by deadly religious violence. Friday night, a coordinated series of bomb and gun attacks ripped through the largest city in the nation's Muslim north. The attacks were claimed by a militant sect that seeks to impose Islamic law in Nigeria. Host Scott Simon speaks with NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton.

So you loved the best picture nominee Marty Supreme. What should you watch next? We asked our audience to share their recommendations. They suggested high-energy films filled with chutzpah and hustle.

U.S. freestyle skiers clinch an eleventh gold medal for Team USA in mixed team aerials,surpassing the U.S.'s all-time record for gold medals in a Winter Olympics.

Warner Bros. says Paramount's sweetened bid to buy the whole company is "superior" to an $83 billion deal it struck with Netflix for just its streaming services, studios, and intellectual property.

A massive snowstorm pummeled the East Coast Monday, forcing millions of people to stay home amid travel bans and closures.

Four races highlight this year's elections: a redistricting referendum in California, governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia and the mayoral contest in New York City.

Southwest Florida Eagle Cam says it has received several credible reports of a deceased eagle less than 2 miles from the nest. Although unconfirmed, it says the proximity and timing make it likely F23 has passed.

People in Iran describe what it's like inside the country after the killing of the country's supreme leader and amid continued airstrikes from the U.S. and Israel.

On his new album, the violinist completely rethinks The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan Williams, and leans into old folk songs with the help of Sam Amidon.

Eight skiers in the Castle Peak avalanche near Lake Tahoe are confirmed to be deceased.

Many people say they use cannabis for their mental health, but researchers find there is little to no evidence that cannabis can be beneficial for any psychiatric condition.

Research suggests that playing the game of chess can improve a child’s memory and attention span. It can also help kids with planning and decision-making.…

Scientists say they see the fingerprint of climate change in these storms, but it's too soon to say whether this is a new normal.