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The Line Fire burning in Southern California's mountains grows to more 20,000 acres
Several wildfires are burning in the western U.S., and one of the most dangerous is the Line Fire in San Bernardino County, Calif.
Medical students in states with abortion bans have trouble getting needed training
by Pien Huang
A bill by two Democratic senators would fix the training problem by offering grants to medical students from states where abortion is banned to help them go out of state for abortion care training.
Grammys announce 3 new categories will be added to 2024's awards show
by Neda Ulaby
The Grammys are expanding, again. The newly added categories are: best pop dance recording, best African music performance and best alternative jazz album.
Oregon jury finds electric utility PacifiCorp liable in devastating wildfires
by Ryan Haas
PacifiCorp may have to pay out billions of dollars in damages after being found liable in a series of destructive wildfires over Labor Day weekend in 2020.
Ahead of Father's Day, we're hearing voices of dads from different backgrounds
Kayden Coleman is one of the dads we're hearing from this week in honor of Fathers Day. The educator and transgender dad talks about what being a father means to him.
Effects of a dangerous cyclone are already hitting parts of India and Pakistan
Authorities in Pakistan and India have been evacuating people from coastal areas ahead of the storm. Schools and government buildings have been converted into shelters.
Latinas are taking back the 'Hot Cheeto Girl' archetype, Refinery29 columnist says
NPR's A Martinez talks to culture columnist Nicole Froio of Refinery29, an entertainment website focused on young women, about Latinas reclaiming the "Hot Cheeto Girl" identity.
GOP presidential candidates of color walk a 'tightrope' as they discuss race
by Ashley Lopez
The Republican presidential field is the most diverse it has ever been, raising questions about race, identity and immigration for candidates of color in an overwhelmingly white party.
Republican lawmakers rally around Trump after his arraignment in Miami
Congressional Republicans have largely denounced the criminal indictment of former President Donald Trump in the classified document case — calling it politically motivated.
Morning news brief
Ex-President Trump pleads not guilty in the classified documents case. European lawmakers want Ukraine to have a pathway to NATO membership. Wednesday's Fed meeting is expected to leave rates steady.
Some Taylor Swift fans are reporting 'amnesia' after going to her concert
Taylor Swift fans, known as Swifties, may spend months fantasizing about seeing their favorite singer on stage. Why then can't they remember much after the show?
The Fed is expected to end its string of consecutive interest rate hikes
The Federal Reserve will close a policy meeting, with officials expected to leave interest rates unchanged. But future hikes are possible, as the central bank wrestles with stubbornly high inflation.