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While riding epic lines is the ultimate goal in this sport, the truth is only about 5% of backcountry snowboarding is actually snowboarding. The other 95% is what it takes to get you there.

Mushroom experts are vastly outnumbered by fungi they study. That means amateur mushroom hunters discover lots of new species, adding significantly to scientific knowledge.

"Population decline" is a mild way to describe what could be a global demographic crisis, according to experts. But while migration may be the obvious solution, politics could get in the way.

Ernest Robles, who died in September, started the Hispanic Scholarship Fund with a mortgage on his house. Recipients are praising the organization for opening new career paths for them.

Michele Kelemen has been with NPR for two decades, starting as NPR's Moscow bureau chief and now covering the State Department and Washington's diplomatic corps. Her reports can be heard on all NPR News programs, including Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

The problems stemming from burst water pipes were happening in large, troubled water systems such as Jackson, Miss., where residents were required over Christmas to boil water.

Take the next step in your teaching and education career at the upcoming virtual Imperial County Education Jobs and Career Fair! Presented in partnership with Alliant International University, this event is for credentialed attendees (teachers, substitute teachers, bilingual, school counselors, school psychologists), and doctoral-level education professionals who want to work in the Imperial County and its surrounding school districts. It’s a great opportunity for you to meet employers and education professionals in one place! Hiring representatives from K-12 public school districts and charter schools in Imperial County will have virtual "booths" to meet potential new hires. Have your digital resume and interview skills ready! What if I’m not credentialed? For those who desire professional training or education credentials, Alliant will have a virtual booth where you can learn more about the credential and degree programs available at its California School of Education. Date | Thursday, March 17 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Location | Online Reserve your spot here today! This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit allianteducationfair.easyvirtualfair.com/prefair or call (844) 934-3176.

Extreme heat is gripping countries around the world. Host Ailsa Chang talks with NPR reporters in China, the U.K. and the U.S. about what they're seeing and how governments are responding.

Couples have filed petitions to India's Supreme Court seeking the legalization of same-sex marriage. The decision could make India the second economy in Asia after Taiwan to recognize the unions.

High Tech High students attempted a 100-mile hike in tribute to asylum-seeking immigrants.