88 Dead, 203 Still Unaccounted For After Camp Fire Contained
Officials increased the toll when a forensic lab determined that previous remains thought to be from two individuals were actually from three.
Officials increased the toll when a forensic lab determined that previous remains thought to be from two individuals were actually from three.
For their part, Manafort’s attorneys said he believes he has offered “useful information” and doesn’t agree with the government assertion that he breached the plea agreement.
Both companies announced they are canceling separate auctions featuring antique carvings made of the endangered species’ horns. The sales would have taken place in Hong Kong this week.
Veterans who were kicked out of the military often get no VA health care or benefits — even if combat trauma caused their misbehavior. Connecticut has passed a law to change that.
More than 1,500 NPR readers responded to our call out for photos and stories about their multicultural Thanksgiving meals.
Naser al-Shimary, a refugee in the U.S., was deported this year back to Iraq — where he hasn’t lived since he was 2 and now fears for his life.
Lou Anna Simon has been charged with lying to police. The charges are part of an investigation related to Nassar, the Olympics doctor who abused hundreds of women and girls.
The countries are trading blame over a maritime dispute in which Russia fired on Ukrainian vessels, injuring some sailors. The incident has sparked Ukrainian protests and an international backlash.
A hiker reported the mass stranding Saturday. By the time officials could reach the marine mammals, half were dead — and the rest were in such dire condition, they had to be euthanized.
Some doctors are morally opposed to performing abortions. Others feel it’s their calling and give up weekends to work at small clinics that offer them. And that can put their jobs in jeopardy.
After harvest, apples can be stored for months in controlled atmosphere storage rooms where the temperature, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and humidity levels are adjusted to put them into hibernation.
As part of a major restructuring that will prioritize GM’s electric and autonomous vehicle programs, the automaker plans to cut 15 percent of its workforce to save some $6 billion by the end of 2020.
Police initially said Emantic “EJ” Bradford Jr., who died Thanksgiving night, shot a teenager during a fight. But officials later retracted, saying it was unlikely he fired the shots that injured two.
Over the long weekend, President Trump aired several grievances, the federal government published a report on global warming and U.S. border agents fired tear gas at migrants at the border.
Matthew Hedges spent months in solitary confinement and without access to a lawyer, according to his wife, Daniela Tejada. Today, she says, “I’ve been brought back to life.”
The filmmaker died of cancer at his home in Rome. Bertolucci’s films — including The Conformist and The Last Emperor — enthralled and shocked the world.
Research indicates bed rest does not improve birth outcomes and can be risky for the mom. So why is it still prescribed by many doctors and midwives for about 20 percent of pregnant women in the U.S.?
Blizzard conditions are being experienced from St. Louis to Chicago and into Wisconsin. The storm caused the first blizzard warning in Kansas City since 2011 and is set to hit New England this week.
The second leg of the final of the Copa Libertadores was billed as a glorious highlight in the tournament’s history — the first ever meeting of age-old rivals Boca Juniors and River Plate.
More than 170 sea turtles were found dead in a cold spell near Cape Cod, Massachusetts, this week. One official says the number of sick and dead turtles might total 1,000 by Christmas.
Many migrants have come to seek asylum in the U.S. — but the process for approval is slow, and resources in a makeshift shelter in Tijuana are running low.
There’s a new probe nearing Mars. After Monday’s tricky landing, NASA’s InSight spacecraft is to deploy a sensitive seismometer and temperature probe to let scientists explore the planet’s interior.
A Border Patrol agent was found not-guilty of involuntary manslaughter, raising questions about when and where use of excessive force is allowed in defending the U.S. border with Mexico.
As major wildfires increase in California, some firefighters are being pushed to the point of exhaustion — and overtime costs are soaring.
It was the deadliest and most destructive in the state’s history. On Sunday, crews continued to search for remains from the blaze, which began more two weeks ago, and has killed at least 85 people.
Dozens of disaster workers from across the country are coming to Paradise, Calif., to help search for the missing in the aftermath of a wildfire that devastated the town.
The Trump administration is offering millions of acres of federal land for oil and gas drilling. It’s a boon for some states, but is fueling battles with environmentalists.
Infections with Clostridium difficile can be difficult to treat and life-threatening. Once a problem seen mainly in health care facilities, the infections are now occurring often in the community.
In New Delhi, the air has a dusty, burnt taste, says NPR’s Furkan Latif Khan. And sometimes the air is so bad she wears a face mask.
Erick Castro’s Instagram account is spreading the gospel of an affordable plant-based diet, especially to lower-income residents of New York. Now, he’s got a vegan restaurant, too.
The agreement will head to British Parliament for an approval vote in December, which could determine whether the plan remains intact before Britain actually exits the European Union.
Poor ballot design can confuse voters and slow down election results. What makes a well-designed ballot and why are they so hard to come by?
It’s not the first time that the administration has asked the Supreme Court to intercede in the appeals process.
The lawsuit alleges that funds raised for the president’s charitable foundation were improperly used to support the 2016 presidential campaign.
It would allow the U.K. a 21-month transition period before breaking off from the EU. EU President Donald Tusk recommended “that we approve on Sunday,” even though “no one has reasons to be happy.”
Park came to the U.S. with his family when he was 7 years old. He’s a senior at Harvard working toward a degree in molecular and cellular biology with a minor in ethnicity, migration and rights.