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The tricolored blackbird population in California has declined to a point that it's a candidate for the California Endangered Species List. But efforts are underway to keep the bird from disappearing.

A young writer from the outskirts of Rio reads an excerpt from a story in which she lets her chemically straightened hair go natural. The story, "Mc K-Bela," was published in a literary magazine that features the work of writers from favelas and what Thayná calls "the people's neighborhoods."

In Liberia forest guardians are making their small, but vital contribution to the protection of the rainforests - sacred in many parts of this corner of West Africa.

Despite the setbacks caused by the pandemic, the federal government naturalized a high number of adult immigrants this year and reduced its application backlog by nearly half.

Hawaiian Airlines' chief operating officer said the airline had not experienced "an incident of this nature in recent history," calling it an isolated and unusual event.

President Trump has suggested 20 percent of teachers should be armed, to protect students. NPR's Scott Simon wonders how that might change the nature of school and how teachers and students relate.

Rhubarb is more than a pie. It is showing up in soups, stews and other savory dishes where its natural sourness makes a nice counterbalance to the richness or sweetness of other ingredients. Bonny Wolf shares two recipes for new ways to use grandma's old standby.

Celebrated Syrian novelist Khaled Khalifa died at age 59 in Damascus. An important figure in contemporary Arabic literature, he was known for his outspoken nature and proclivity to critique power.

He served as president from 2010 to 2014 and again from 2018 to 2022. Piñera led the South American nation during devastating natural disasters, including the fallout of an earthquake and a tsunami.

A new study suggests fish may swim together in turbulent water to conserve energy.