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RDGLDGRN: Tiny Desk Concert

The D.C.-area band crafts a striking mix of rock, hip-hop, funk, go-go and Brazilian sounds, fused with energy and humor.

Caroline Sunshine attends an event in Hollywood, Calif., in 2011. The 22-year-old has joined the Trump administration as a press assistant.

Former Disney Star Caroline Sunshine Joins The Trump White House

Caroline Sunshine, 22, is one of several recent Trump administration hires to hold backgrounds in television.

At times, Boise struggles with poor air quality because of winter inversions.

EPA Announces Emissions Standards Rollbacks. That Could Hurt Mountain West Cities

The Environmental Protection Agency just announced its plan to roll back vehicle emissions standards. That could be cause for concern in Mountain West...

'Time Is Irreverent': What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

About the Book: An irreverent, twisty, time travel comedy! What if you could make a change to history that would eliminate the Spanish Inquisition,...

Forecasters are warning a Siberian Arctic blast nicknamed the "beast from the east" is enveloping the U.K. in the coming days. Here the winter sun is seen in Somerset, England on Friday.

It's So Cold In England Even The Racing Snails Are Curling Up

A pub in Devon disappointed guests by cancelling a snail race as an arctic cold front hits much of Europe.

Beryl, the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2018 season, was headed for the Lesser Antilles, where it was expected to make landfall by Monday.

Beryl Becomes 'Very Tiny' First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season

The Category 1 storm is expected to cross the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean by late Sunday or early Monday. Some of the islands are still recovering from last year's hits by Maria and Irma.

Tester Urges VA Nominee To Resist Political Pressure

Unlike in April, there were few fireworks Wednesday over President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs. In April, Democratic Senator Jon...

Puerto Rico's disgraced Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced Wednesday he plans to nominate former Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi, pictured in 2016, to succeed him when he steps down on Friday.

Puerto Rico Gov. Rosselló Names His Possible Successor

"After much analysis, and taking into account the best interests of our people, I have selected Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia to fill the vacancy of Secretary of State," Rosselló tweeted Wednesday morning.

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet focuses her March 6 address to the U.N. Human Rights Council on the threats posed by global inequality.

U.N. Rights Chief Warns Of Threats From Inequality

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet cautioned that the growing global disparity in wealth, and access to resources and justice, poses risks.

Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra carry signs as they strike on March 11, 2019 in Chicago, after 11 months of talks failed to reach an agreement.

2 Sides In Chicago Symphony Orchestra Strike To Meet On Friday

The musicians of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra are on strike. At issue are salary and pensions. The contract expired Sunday night.

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