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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.
A Colorado water policy group goes rafting to watch the Colorado River system refill
by Alex Hager
Climate change is predicted to shrink the Colorado River. But right now, there's more snow melt than the river has seen in decades. That's good for fish, birds and people who enjoy rafting.
An island in South Carolina provides much needed sanctuary for shorebirds
by Victoria Hansen
The man-made island near Charleston is serving as a sanctuary for thousands of shorebirds. It's a beneficial way to use soil from dredging rivers. (Story aired on ATC on June 12, 2023.)
Latest inflation numbers come as the Fed considers what to do with interest rates
The Labor Department reports Tuesday on May's inflation rate. While inflation has cooled since last summer, prices are still rising faster than the Federal Reserve would like.
Online messaging boards are protesting Reddit's controversial new fees
by Bobby Allyn
Thousands of communities on the popular social media site Reddit "went dark" in protest of new changes. The outrage is focused on new fees that Reddit has levied on the developers of third-party apps.
Trump to appear in court in Miami after being indicted over classified documents
Former President Donald Trump will surrender to federal authorities and appear in court at 3 p.m. Trump says he is innocent and is being unfairly targeted by because he's running for president again.
Brace yourself: It's the end of an era for 'Wheel of Fortune'
Longtime host Pat Sajak announced that this upcoming season will be his last. Sajak has been entertaining millions of viewers on the show since 1981.
A Ukrainian man who fled the Russian invasion last year wins the lottery
The man who entered the national lottery has been living in Belgium for the past year. The scratch-off ticket cost just over five U.S. dollars. The size of his winnings equate to nearly $540,000.
A citizen journalist in Alabama steps in to serve a news desert
by Cori Yonge
As newspapers fold across the country, a citizen journalist in a small Alabama town keeps watch over the local government. (Story aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on June 11, 2023.)
The Denver Nuggets have won their first NBA title in franchise history
by Tony Gorman
The Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 94-89 — winning the best-of-seven series in five games. Center Nikola Jokić led the team with 28 points and 16 rebounds and was named the most valuable player.
Young people belonging to the Yakama Nation learn about Hanford's legacy
by Anna King
What's now the Hanford radioactive cleanup site in Washington state was long the salmon-rich territory of native peoples. Now, Yakama Nation youth are touring the site to connect with its legacy.