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As climate researchers say the world must transition away from new oil and gas production, ExxonMobil is acquiring a major U.S. shale oil company with one of the country's biggest oil fields.

Israel's intensified combat operations throughout Gaza come as Palestinian civilians are being pushed farther south to escape the fighting.

Americans are poised to bet a record amount on Sunday's big game. Missouri and California are among the states that haven't yet legalized sports betting since the national ban was lifted in 2018.

The subpoenas compel the four former Trump administration officials to produce documents relevant to the U.S. Capitol riot by Oct. 7 and then sit for a deposition the following week.

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded two grants totaling more than $5.7 million to support the organization's Poet Laureates as well as a national alliance of organizations promoting poetry.

As a third pandemic school year draws to a close, new research offers the clearest accounting yet of the pandemic's academic toll.

In the era of Donald Trump, Republicans have made manhood increasingly central to how they campaign.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with ESPN soccer writer Luis Miguel Echegaray about the Copa America tournament and the U.S. men's team performances.

There is much to celebrate as April draws to a close, and much to learn about. This Friday, April 22^nd, is Earth Day. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day and the environmental movement were partly inspired by a stunning photo of our home planet that nobody had ever seen before! During the month of April, many world religions also observe important holidays like Passover, Easter and Ramadan.

Saturday the 23^rd is UNESCO’s World Book Day! Share some stories that inspire outdoor exploration from this list. Read stories about Ramadan and Passover, and enjoy the lively new energy of Spring with these books! (And here’s a suggestion for re-using those plastic Easter eggs for more than just candy.)

System officials project a combined $348 budget deficit over the next three fiscal years.