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Fight Over Control Of Western Lands Heats Up In Congress

A Utah legislative commission has voted to move forward with suing the federal government in an attempt to seize control of millions of acres of federal land.

FEMA fire administrator talks response and what recovery looks like for L.A. residents

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dr. Lori- Moore-Merrell, the Fire Administrator for FEMA, about fighting -- and plans to rebuild after -- the fires in Los Angeles.

NPR Music's favorite new releases

NPR's Music team brings their favorite songs released this week.

Jesus' baptism site overlooking the Jordan River, 6 miles north of the Dead Sea. The Jordanian site includes the spot where UNESCO says Jesus was believed to have been baptized, now inland after the river changed course, as well as Elijah's Hill, where tradition says the Prophet Elijah ascended to heaven in a flaming chariot.

Where Jesus Was Baptized, Jordan Vies With Israel For Tourists

While UNESCO and the Vatican agree the site is in Jordan, a spot across the Jordan River, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, draws more visitors.

City Council President Discusses How Atlanta Reacts To George Floyd's Death

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore about the ongoing protests over George Floyd's death and the demands of the protesters in the city.

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Sri Lanka Attacks May Have Been In Retaliation For New Zealand Massacre

Rachel Martin talks to Jeffrey Gettleman of The New York Times and Alaina Teplitz, U.S. ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives, about the explosions in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday that killed hundreds.

Workers in dust masks wash fresh red bell peppers in smoky conditions outside of Eltopia, Wash. Even with the masks, the smoke is still causing tight chests, itchy eyes and dry throats.

As Wildfires Rage, Smoke Chokes Out Farmworkers And Delays Some Crops

Smoke from wildfires is blanketing much of the West. That's ruining some crops and may be stunting others. And it's making it difficult or unsafe for laborers to pick the harvest.

Montana Wildfire Roundup For August 6, 2019

Updated 3:50 p.m., August 6, 2019 The Snow Creek Fire is about 20 miles northeast of Condon in the Bob Marshall Wilderness area with spotting across the...

Tents and a portable toilet set up for attendees for the Fyre Festival on Friday, in the Bahamas' Exuma islands.

Fyre Festival Hit With $100 Million Suit; Organizer Says 'We Were A Little Naive'

Admitting they were "unable to realize our dream on the first try," festival organizers are giving attendees the option to forgo a refund and instead receive VIP passes to Fyre Fest 2018.

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