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The design — featuring the Betsy Ross flag with 13 stars for the original 13 colonies — drew complaints that it celebrates an era when slavery was legal and commonplace in the U.S.

2020 and 2016 are virtually tied for the hottest year on record. That means more powerful hurricanes, more intense wildfires, less ice and longer heat waves.

The volcano's lava has crept near a geothermal energy plant, risking the release of dangerous fumes. Meanwhile, the fiery flow is already hurting a major tourist stop and the locals who rely on it.

The pope has focused on the poor and boosting interfaith dialogue. But he has attracted criticism over his handling of issues including clerical sex abuse and the status of women in the church.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with The Ringer's Tyler Tynes about the chances of Baltimore Raven Lamar Jackson and Seattle Seahawk Russell Wilson capping the NFL's 100th season by winning MVP.

The deal means Congress could be close to passing a deal, and it comes after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Republicans and Democrats had closed the gap on their differences.

The proceedings are expected to close out next week, with a final vote set for Wednesday and the acquittal of President Trump likely.

Jews make up less than one percent of Oregon's population. So a minority, but definitely an influential one. Oregon Jews include political leaders,…

Former NPR journalist Lulu Miller was inspired by a scientist who started again when his life's work was destroyed. Now, she writes about what she can take from his story, even when it's not all good.

Farmers and ranchers in the Butte Creek Valley east of Eagle Point searched everywhere for sources of irrigation water in the late 1800’s. They chose…