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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it will allow the pipeline to cross under the Missouri River, cutting short an environmental impact assessment and removing the final barrier to construction.

An experimental medicine seems to ease symptoms of Fragile X syndrome, a genetic disorder that is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disabilities and autism.

China and the Taliban are increasing their outreach to each other, as the insurgent group takes over much of Afghanistan.

Along with passing pandemic relief, lawmakers have agreed to phase out the coolants used in air conditioners and refrigerators. It's the most meaningful climate change measure by Congress in a decade.

With one week of the COP26 conference left, people worldwide participated in protests in support of climate change action. Activists say that pledges to cut carbon emissions don't go far enough.

Fadel is named the fourth host of Morning Edition, joining cohosts Steve Inskeep, Rachel Martin and A Martinez. She replaces Noel King.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to CNN legal analyst Areva Martin about Ghislaine Maxwell, who was found guilty of helping to lure girls to be sexually abused by the late Jeffrey Epstein.

Taylor McFerrin is known for his soulful electronic music. He didn't sing much on his debut album, but he's featuring his vocal talents in a new way on his sophomore LP.

A new study shows that restoring coral reefs can bring ecosystems back to life — and with them, their sounds.

Born in Cuba in the late 1800s, danzón had couples gliding in a kind of formal square dance a century later.