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NPR's A Martinez talks to Ali Zaidi, the White House national climate adviser, about the Biden administration hitting pause on a proposed natural gas export terminal along Louisiana's Gulf coast.

A large earthquake shook a remote part of central Pakistan Tuesday, and so far local authorities have only reported a few dozen fatalities so far. But according to estimates by the U.S. Geological Survey, the death toll could be far higher. The quake also gave rise to a mysterious island off the coast of Pakistan. The island was likely created by frozen methane that was shaken loose by the shaking. It pushed its way to the surface and created a muddy piece of land that will soon be washed away.

Tara Dower — trail name Candy Mama — has laid claim to the fastest known time for running the Appalachian Trail.

The Petronio Alvarez Festival has been the biggest source of income for artists, cooks and vendors in the Pacific region. But some critics say they want the festival to return to its roots.

Canada’s two largest freight rail networks could come to a halt Thursday as thousands of workers are threatening to go on strike. Industry groups say it will have a devastating impact on businesses across North America

California continues to get hit with a barrage of damaging winter storms. But the precipitation is helping with the state's longstanding drought.

The storm has slowed as it passes over the Bahamas, battering the islands. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Joel Klein, meteorologist at the National Hurricane Center.

Russian President Putin's grip on power was challenged by rebellion. President Biden says U.S. had no involvement in that event. Nevada tribes to appear in court to block lithium mine construction.

The utility says at least 240,000 customers – and perhaps as many as 600,000 – will lose power in the third preemptive blackout in a week.

President Trump insists only he has the authority to reopen the country. A sailor from the USS Theodore Roosevelt dies from coronavirus complications. And, results are in from Wisconsin's primary.