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Iowa is an early battleground for Republican presidential contenders
Water surrounds damaged homes in Lafourche Parish, La., after Hurricane Ida in 2021. Many people in Louisiana are still recovering from past hurricanes as this year's hurricane season gets underway. "Anytime we have a community that is still going through a recovery from a previous storm, it just makes them that much more vulnerable," says FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. Steve Helber/AP hide caption
NOAA predicts a 'near-normal' hurricane season. But that's not good news
Foods classified as ultra-processed are those that have many added ingredients such as artificial coloring, added sugars, emulsifiers and preservatives. An apple may undergo minimal processing when it gets made into applesauce. But when it gets made into a shelf-stable apple pie or candy gummies with added sugars, colorings and flavorings, these foods are considered ultra-processed. Meredith Rizzo for NPR hide caption
Stewart Rhodes, founder of the citizen militia group known as the Oath Keepers, speaks during a rally outside the White House on June 25, 2017. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption
Stewart Rhodes, Oath Keepers founder, sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy
'The Little Mermaid' reimagines cartoon Ariel and pals as part of your (real) world
Industries facing worker shortages push to roll back child labor protections
Iam Tongi, 18, credits his mom and late dad for his 'American Idol' win
Phoenix boosts spending on heat relief as weather-related casualties skyrocket
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen on May 16. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption
Uvalde massacre prompted a Texas law requiring more training for police
40 years ago, NPR had to apologize for airing 'Return of the Jedi' spoilers
Angelo Colina is starting a Spanish comedy circuit. He's pictured above performing at Room 808 in Washington, D.C., on April 30. Zayrha Rodriguez/NPR hide caption
At a 'Gente Funny' show, only bilingual audience members are in on the joke
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