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The San Antonio Spurs celebrated after beating the odds and defeating the defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder, to advance to the NBA Finals

Trump said at a dinner at the White House that he plans to nominate Blanche formally, according to a video of the event posted on social media by a White House aide.

During the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, athletes will leap from up to 90 feet at the St. Pete Pier. It starts on Friday and is free to watch.

What form of government do we have in America now? Some scholars say it is no longer liberal democracy, but "competitive authoritarianism." NPR's Frank Langfitt explains the term and its origin.

The battle over migrants and immigration has some big cities in turmoil. Smaller rust belt locations--like Dayton Ohio--are setting up services to attract and help new immigrant residents

On the first Monday of every May, the rich, famous and well-dressed gather in New York City for the Met Gala fundraiser. Ivy Buck offers a lookahead - covering this year's theme, where to watch, who's coming, and more.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California Friday night. It was the second quake in two days. Kern County, Calif. Fire Chief Anthony Romero talks with host Renee Montagne.

Florida TaxWatch has released its annual list of "budget turkeys,” including $50 million for Hillsborough College improvements associated with a proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium.

In Laos, rescue efforts are underway to reach seven men who have been trapped inside a cave for over a week.

The Biden administration's student loan relief program, SAVE, is set to reduce payments this summer for many borrowers, but there are legal challenges looming.

In South Carolina, both Republican candidates for governor are MAGA devotees, but Trump only endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, not Attorney General Alan Wilson. The two are headed to a GOP runoff.

The offer to federal workers to resign and keep pay and benefits is a "scam," says Randy Erwin of the National Federation of Federal Employees. He warns the public will feel federal workforce cuts.

City leaders said the measure follows mounting complaints over signage placed in wet sand that appeared to blur the line between public and private property.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to former federal prosecutor and legal commentator Renato Marriotti about the impeachment inquiry into President Biden, and if the Republican case against him is solid.

Kenyans are going to the polls Tuesday to elect a new president. The two front runners are familiar names in the East African nation.

Northern Israel is on edge after mass attacks across the border in Lebanon.

Record high temperatures, strong winds and thunderstorms are prompting warnings for high wildfire danger across the Pacific Northwest.

A late August Earthquake occurred in a place some might not expect — Ohio. Recently the state has experienced plenty of low level seismic activity.

A three-year-old southern elephant seal named Neil gets in the way of his neighbors sometimes in the small town of Dunalley, Tasmania. But he's capturing the hearts of people all over the world.

Virginia voters have delivered a significant win to Democrats, as the party aims to pick up four more U.S. House seats in the state.

In many places, spring happens gradually. But in far-north Fairbanks, Alaska, birch and aspen trees often put their leaves out over a span of just 24-48 hours, a dramatic event known as "greenup."

More than 20 million borrowers are eligible under the new repayment plan, and many will see lower payments.

Four years after the pandemic began, a small group of New Yorkers is still celebrating first responders. Each night at 7, they lean out their windows to make a big noise in thanks.

New economic research has found that schools are much more likely to call a mom than a dad when they need to reach a parent.

A late August Earthquake occurred in a place some might not expect: Ohio. Recently the state has experienced plenty of low-level seismic activity.