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Dr. Nick Maynard tells NPR he's treating children shot at food distribution sites and witnessing what he believes is the systematic destruction of Gaza's civilian infrastructure.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano resumed erupting Friday by shooting an arc of lava 100 feet into the air and across a section of its summit crater floor.

Millions of people in the world today face starvation in Gaza and in other parts of the world, from Sudan to Yemen. What happens to the body when food is lacking?

Ahead of Mother's Day, we're bringing awareness to challenges faced by Black working mothers. Plus, how to navigate feelings of grief and loss tied to Mother's Day.

Hurricane Katrina flooded nearly every building in St. Bernard Parish near New Orleans in 2005. Twenty years later, the community is still rebuilding and flood protections encouraged some to return.

Gather to demonstrate countering the Trump administration's actions. You may want to protect Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, civil rights, medical research, our national parks and more. We protest peacefully every 2 weeks. We hope June 14, will be the biggest gathering yet. All ages are welcome. Join us at the intersection of Bernardo Center Drive and Rancho Bernardo Rd in Rancho Bernardo. More information www.nokings.org and www.indivisible.org. Please note: No Kings Rancho Bernardo is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., other locations across San Diego County may occur at different times throughout the day, please check each location for their timing.

Papa Jake Larson joined the US National Guard at 15 years old.

A bright moon will make it hard to see the Perseid meteor shower in mid-August, but one night this week offers a decent chance of seeing some shooting stars.

Get ready for a flavorful day of tacos, tequila, and trackside thrills at the Del Mar Tacos & Tequila Festival. Sip on specialty margaritas and cervezas while sampling premium tequilas from top brands—brand ambassadors will be on hand to answer questions and share their expertise. Enjoy mouthwatering tacos from some of San Diego’s best taco shops, groove to live music and DJ sets, and shop from specialty vendors, all while taking in live horse racing from an exclusive trackside viewing area. Early Admission tickets are $55 and include event entry from 1–5 p.m., tequila sampling, five drink tickets (good for small tequila drinks or 5 oz. beer tasters), two taco tickets, and a racing program with tipsheet. General Admission is $39 and includes access from 2–5 p.m., tequila sampling, five drink tickets, and the racing program and tipsheet. Racetrack admission is included with all tickets. This event is 21+ only.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international correspondents share snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.