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In this photo released by the National Park Service, park staff assess the damage to Biscuit Basin boardwalks after a hydrothermal explosion at Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park, Wyo., on Tuesday.

A hydrothermal explosion sends Yellowstone visitors running

A video posted on Facebook showed park visitors running from a massive black cloud as it rose. Hydrothermal explosions happen when water suddenly turns into steam underground.

Not a B movie: Sharks are ingesting cocaine in the ocean, scientists find

A scientist in the study says it's likely the sharks were exposed to Rio de Janeiro wastewater contaminated from human use of cocaine.

Meet some of the up-and-coming rappers that stood out among Tiny Desk Contest entries

NPR Music got 7,000 entries this year for its annual Tiny Desk Contest. Here are some favorite contest entries from up-and-coming rappers.

Britain's Charlotte Dujardin competes in the equestrian dressage individual final at the Tokyo Summer Olympics on July 28, 2021. Dujardin has withdrawn from the Paris Games after a video emerged that she says shows her behaving inappropriately while coaching other riders.

British Olympian pulls out of Paris after 'error of judgment' sparks investigation

Less than a week before she was set to compete in the Paris Games, the six-time Olympic medalist in dressage was suspended from competition for her actions depicted in a video from four years ago.

Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Harris speaks to supporters during a campaign rally at West Allis Central High School on Tuesday in West Allis, Wis.

In an energized 1st campaign speech, Harris makes her pitch for 2024

Vice President Harris addressed a crowd of supporters in the swing state of Wisconsin on Tuesday. Harris is poised to be the next Democratic presidential nominee.

A coup, fake signatures and deepfakes are the latest conspiracy theories about 2024

The flurry of unverified rumors, speculation, and conspiracy theories comes as people are reeling from an onslaught of high-stakes political upheaval in a matter of days.

This photo, provided by the Wildlife Conservation Society, shows a Matschie's tree kangaroo joey that made its first appearance from its mother's pouch at New York's Bronx Zoo, last Thursday. The joey, born at the end of December, is the second of its species born at the Bronx Zoo and to this female since 2021.

Peekaboo! A baby tree kangaroo debuts at the Bronx Zoo

The second baby of a tree-dwelling kangaroo made its public debut this week in New York, poking its pink head head out of its mom's furry white pouch.

Poll: Presidential race hits a reset with Harris vs. Trump

More voters are now undecided after President Biden decided not to run for reelection, according to an NPR/PBS News/Marist survey. Vice President Harris has a brief opportunity to win them over.

U.S. airline regulators have opened an investigation into Delta Air Lines, which was still struggling to restore operations on Tuesday, more than four full days after a faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide and disrupted global air travel. Here, a Delta Air Lines plane leaves the gate on July 12, 2021, at Logan International Airport in Boston.

Delta's flight delays and cancellations prompt Dept. of Transportation investigation

In a statement to NPR, Delta acknowledged the Department of Transportation’s notice and said the airline is "fully cooperating" with the investigation.

Study participant Freddie sits next to a jar with an odor sample, then approaches a bowl to check for a treat.

A study finds that dogs can smell your stress — and make decisions accordingly

Researchers made volunteers do public speaking and math on the spot, then showed them a calming video. Then, using sweat samples, glass jars and food bowls, they examined the emotional impact on dogs.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands during a meeting in Beijing on Oct. 18, 2023.

Expert on dictators warns: Don't lose hope -- that's what they want

Autocracy, Inc. author Anne Applebaum says that today’s dictators — including Putin and Xi — are working together in a global fight to dismantle democracy, and Trump is borrowing from their playbook.

US Vice President Kamala Harris gets ready to speak to campaign staff at her Presidential Campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware on July 22, 2024. Harris on January 22, won the crucial backing of Democratic heavyweight Nancy Pelosi to lead the party against Donald Trump in November after Joe Biden's stunning exit from the 2024 race. As the endorsements stacked up, the 59-year-old Harris made her first public appearance since Biden's announcement in a ceremony at the White House where she warmly praised the outgoing president's "unmatched" achievements.

Harris walks out to Beyoncé’s 'Freedom' in her 1st appearance as a presidential candidate

The vice president, an avid Beyoncé fan, received a rare clearance to use the superstar's music before delivering a speech at her campaign headquarters in Delaware.

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