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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.
Wade Goodwyn, longtime NPR correspondent, dies at age 63
by Debbie Elliott
NPR has lost one of its singular and most recognizable voices. Morning Edition remembers correspondent Wade Goodwyn, who died of cancer. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on June 8, 2023.)
UNICEF and ICRC work with Sudan's government to evacuate 297 orphans
by Aya Batrawy
After 60 children died, nearly 300 others have been rescued from an orphanage in Sudan's capital, where fighting has been raging for weeks.
Colorado River states are ready to work on a longer term deal to share water
Now that a historic agreement on sharing the Colorado River has been struck, states are working out the details, and planning for its expiration in 2026.
The Supreme Court upholds the provision prohibiting racial gerrymandering
NPR's Michel Martin talks to UCLA Law professor Rick Hasen about the decision to strike down Alabama's congressional map limiting the power of Black voters. The ruling could affect other states.
In his 1st White House visit, Rishi Sunak talks Ukraine, AI — and how to say his name
by Lauren Frayer
President Joe Biden and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are due to meet Thursday at the White House, where they'll likely focus on the war in Ukraine and NATO.
Televangelist Pat Robertson dies at 93
by Sarah McCammon
Pat Robertson, a controversial televangelist and a leader of the religious right, has died. He was 93.
Morning news brief
DOJ reportedly tells Donald Trump that he's a target in a classified files probe. Haze from Canadian wildfires blankets swaths of the East Coast. Britain's prime minister to meet with President Biden.
Smoke from Canada's wildfires trigger air quality warnings throughout the U.S.
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Ottawa Citizen reporter Elizabeth Payne about the wildfires in Canada that have spread to almost every province and territory. Smoke from the fires is reaching the U.S.
Smoke chokes the Northeast — causing people to pull out their masks
by Jacob Fenston
A blanket of smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to move south and hover over many Northeastern cities. Officials have issued many health alerts — warning people to avoid outdoor activities.
Researchers find swimmers can hang out close to sharks without getting bitten
Researchers used drones to study close encounters along the Southern California coast. They surveyed 26 beaches for more than a year with no shark bites reported.
Alabama couple receives an extraordinarily high water bill
by Stephan Bisaha
Many communities still operate antiquated water meters that can leave residents with huge bills if a pipe breaks. One Alabama resident had to contend with a nearly $20,000 bill.
Prosecutors tell Trump that he is a target in classified files probe, sources say
Former President Trump's legal team has received a notice from Department of Justice stating that he is a target of their investigation into his handling of classified documents.