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This Sunday, hundreds of people are expected to converge on the town of Isleton, south of Sacramento, to celebrate one thing: SPAM.

Conservationists in Florida are trying to preserve a wildlife corridor for migrating animals that runs through Disney World. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Oct. 26, 2023.)

It's important to keep an eye out for cyber scams during the holiday shopping season. New research suggests companies could do more to protect consumers. (Story aired on ATC on Nov. 21, 2023.)

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., says he will drop his months-long hold on military promotions, which he did in objection to a Pentagon policy that covers travel for personnel seeking abortion care.

The famed Mexican resort, Acapulco, took a direct hit from a category 5 hurricane that increased in strength at a speed that surprised forecasters.

Negotiations between the union representing the workers, the hospitality group at the Los Angeles stadium and FIFA are set to continue Monday.

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.

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.

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.

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

New research suggests that for some children exposure to extreme heat could lead to setbacks on key developmental milestones.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr answered questions from senators about threats to broadcast licenses, investigations into news outlets and allegations that he's weaponizing the FCC.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth briefed lawmakers Wednesday on the Trump administration's plans for Venezuela.

Anti-regime protesters feel the U.S. abandoned them after having promised support.

Foundation species like coral, oysters and big trees are critical to their ecosystems, providing food and shelter. A new study finds their influence continues after their death.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom claims the Trump administration is targeting him and his wife.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Carleton University professor Aaron Ettinger about the expected impact on Canada of Donald Trump's re-election as U.S. president.

Former Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González has fled into exile after being granted asylum in Spain.

As he prepares to enter the seclusion of a conclave to elect a new pope, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster, reflects on diversity and sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

Firefighters working on the nation's largest current wildfire, burning in southern Utah, are being challenged by historic weather conditions. Extreme wildfire behavior is expected to continue through the weekend.

The Queen of Soul is looking for a prince or princess of Puccini in a new competition for opera singers. And she's the one judging.

Darline Graham was sworn in on Tuesday during a brief ceremony on the floor of the Senate. She was appointed to fill the seat of her late brother by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster.

In the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, flocks of colorful macaws that once brightened city skies now face disappearing nest sites — and with them, a unique urban bond.

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.

Deadly floods on July 4 highlighted Texas' vulnerability. A state study found Texas leads the nation in flood-related property damage and fatalities. So what is it doing about that?