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Palestinians pile their belongings on a vehicle as it drives to safer areas in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Friday.

Israel expands evacuation orders in Rafah as aid groups struggle to prepare

Israel's military issued new evacuation orders in Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah, forcing even more Palestinians to relocate on Saturday ahead of a likely expanded ground operation there.

Demonstrators hold up lights from their phones during a rally organized by Hong Kong mothers in support of extradition law protesters, in Hong Kong on July 5, 2019.

Opinion: 'Glory be to thee, Hong Kong!'

What is so dangerous about the song, "Glory to Hong Kong"? NPR's Scott Simon explains that the Chinese government is cracking down on any singing, quoting, or use of the song.

'Women and Children First' is a tale about how actions and choices affect others

The puzzle of a girl's death propels Alina Grabowski's debut novel but, really, it's less about the mystery and more about how our actions impact each other, especially when we think we lack agency.

Former President Donald Trump has long made headlines with controversial comments about everything from immigration to trade, but translating those talking points isn't always easy.

What did Trump say? Explaining the former president's favorite talking points

Former President Donald Trump continues to ratchet up his rhetoric on the campaign trail, but if someone doesn't follow Trump all the time, decoding his meaning can get confusing. We're here to help.

Volcanoes have shaped the Azores, creating rugged mountains and high lakes like Lagoa do Fogo that lie in dormant craters.

Hiking the Azores into lush mountains and stormy North Atlantic weather

NPR correspondent Brian Mann went trekking on Sao Miguel, one of the most remote islands in the North Atlantic. He found volcanic mountains, birdsong, solitude and lots of rain.

A Tennessee native, Leanne Morgan refers to herself as the "Mrs. Maisel of Appalachia."

Leanne Morgan, the 'Mrs. Maisel of Appalachia,' jokes about motherhood and menopause

"It took me a long time to find my audience ... but I always knew they were out there," says Morgan, who started doing stand-up as a mom in her mid-30s. Her new Netflix special is I'm Every Woman.

Christchurch, New Zealand: People look at the Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights, in Rolleston on May 11, 2024.

Photos: See the Northern lights from rare solar storm

A powerful solar storm struck Earth, triggering spectacular celestial light shows in skies around the world — and threatening possible disruptions to satellites and power grids.

The band Saint Luna performs at Wonderfront Music and Arts Festival at Embarcadero Park in San Diego, May 10, 2024.

Wonderfront Music and Arts Festival takes over San Diego this weekend

KPBS got an inside look at Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival 2024, which is poised to be one of the biggest events in the entire county.

President Biden makes his way to Air Force One after posing with highway patrol troopers in Mountain View, Calif. on May 10.

Biden will keep Trump's China tariffs, and add new ones on electric vehicles

The Biden administration is finally wrapping up its review of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports. It will keep those tariffs, and add more on things like electric vehicles.

Locals and tourists walk along the reopened Oceanside Pier, May 10, 2024, Oceanside, Calif. The pier was closed following a destructive fire on April 25.

Locals, fishermen celebrate reopening of Oceanside Pier

The Oceanside Pier reopened to the public Friday, a little more than two weeks after it was closed by a fire. Locals, fishermen and some tourists were all thrilled to be back.

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