In a remote village in Tajikistan's soaring mountains, Muslikhiddin Makhmudzoda relies on a mobile phone to light his modest ...

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Wildfires are burning in Los Angeles for a fourth day, with at least 10 people killed in the blazes. The latest fire is being ...

Multiple wildfires are burning in Los Angeles, fueled by Santa Ana winds. NPR speaks with a National Weather Service meteorologist about why these winds can be so dangerous and destructive.

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Authorities are estimating the damage with aerial surveys. The damaged “structures” include houses and businesses, but also smaller buildings like motorhomes and sheds. The estimate covers just one of ...