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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.

Europe is experiencing a record outbreak of measles, a disease that has been vaccine-preventable since 1963. And in the EU, Romania is ground zero.

Farmworkers workers in Ventura County toiled through the wildfires despite the risks. NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Juvenal Solano, a former farmworker and community organizer, about why workers stayed.

If farmers uproot coca plants, whose leaves are used to make cocaine, the government has promised money, seeds and technology to help raise everything from peppercorns to pigs.

A U.S.-funded conservation project is shoring up the brick walls of the ancient city. The hope is that Babylon will qualify for UNESCO World Heritage status.

Dozens of workers have reportedly developed cancer and other afflictions at the world’s largest chipmaker. The company stopped short of saying it directly caused the illnesses.

Shoppers on Black Friday spoke of enjoying the “vibe” of the mall, despite online retail making increasing strides into the holiday market.

With storms in the forecast, crews were warned about potential mud and debris slides along incinerated hillsides. Officials Friday said the search for missing residents should be completed by Tuesday.

Oil prices dropped below $60 a barrel on Black Friday, the lowest price in a year. While President Trump credits Saudi Arabia for what he says amounts to a “tax cut,” the reality is more complicated.

In February, the city will ban advertising for food and drinks high in salt, sugar and fat in all of London’s public transportation network. It is part of a plan to curtail rising childhood obesity.

According to the government’s most comprehensive assessment to date, climate change has already damaged American infrastructure and cost both money and lives.

Washington State Patrol said “40-45 plus” people were transported to hospitals but that none of the injuries were serious. They were traveling to perform in Friday’s Apple Cup in Eastern Washington.

A Florida state commission has issued a draft report into the school shooting in Parkland earlier this year. Its suggested policy changes may be considered by schools across the country.

Many of the party’s newly-won suburban House districts are previous GOP strongholds that flipped by tiny margins. Republicans are already preparing to take them back.

The United Kingdom’s total energy use has dropped 10 percent since 2002, unlike other EU countries. It’s a quiet victory in the fight against climate change. It’s also a bit mysterious.

Some civic leaders in Cleveland want the local economy to embrace blockchain, the technology behind bitcoin. It will only work if the average citizen grasps what this new cryptocurrency is all about.

At least seven people were killed in the attack, but none of the 21 Chinese nationals in the compound were harmed. In a separate attack in northwest Pakistan, dozens were killed in an open-air market.

The former FBI director who was fired by President Trump says he’s happy to testify before the House Judiciary Committee early next month, but wants “everyone to see” what he has to say.

In 2016, 13-year-old Sandra Parks won an award for her essay condemning gun violence. This week, she was killed when a gunman open fired on her home.

When the president called military around the world, he spoke of gratitude. But as soon as he hung up, Trump brought up many grievances including 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to border policies.

Southern California’s Woolsey Fire is now fully under control, while the Camp Fire up north isn’t yet completely contained. Hundreds there are still missing — but survivors are trying to be thankful.

The president entered day two of a dispute with Chief Justice John Roberts and called the San Francisco-based court of appeals “out of control” and said it “has a horrible reputation.”