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Four Locals File For Consideration As Cache County Executive; Growth And Economy Top Priorities

Four locals have thrown their names in the hat to fill the open seat of Cache County executive.The vacancy opened when Craig Buttars resigned to serve as…

Destructive wildfires are on the rise in the United States. More than 40 million Americans live in zones at high risk because towns and cities have increasingly expanded into fire-prone landscapes.

Is Your Home At Risk Of Wildfire In A Changing Climate? 6 Questions To Ask

More and more Americans now live in wildfire-prone landscapes and have no idea of the perils they face. Here's how to find out.

Ex-Top Pakistani Intelligence Official Says U.S. Fought 20 1-Year Wars In Afghanistan

Isfandiyar Pataudi, ex-chief of analysis for Pakistan's intelligence agency and a retired general in Pakistan's army, tells NPR's Steve Inskeep how the U.S. blundered its 20-year war in Afghanistan.

GOP Governor Nod Tops Full Utah Ballot On Election Day

A competitive four-way contest for the GOP nomination in the Utah governor’s race ends Tuesday as the final mail-in ballots are sent on their way. That…

A coffin is buried at the Vila Formosa cemetery in Sao Paulo, Brazil, late last month. Brazil has been experiencing record numbers of coronavirus infections and COVID-19 deaths in recent weeks.

Brazil Tops 4,000 Daily COVID-19 Deaths, Nears U.S. Peak

With less than two-thirds the population of the U.S., Brazil logged nearly 4,200 deaths on Tuesday amid reports that hospital ICUs are being overwhelmed by the surge in coronavirus cases.

Hurricane Delta Expected To Hit Louisiana 6 Weeks After Laura

Bringing powerful winds and storm surge, Hurricane Delta is moving toward Louisiana. The storm is forecast to affect some of the same areas Hurricane Laura devastated six weeks ago.

6 Democrats Debate In Nevada Before This Weekend's Caucus

Six Democratic presidential candidates debate Wednesday night in Nevada ahead of the state's caucuses this Saturday.

Fencing is placed around the exterior of the Capitol grounds on Thursday, the day after pro-Trump rioters stormed the building. Lawmakers from both parties have criticized the U.S. Capitol Police's response to the security breach.

Top Capitol Security Officials Resign After Insurrection Under Pressure From Lawmakers

Lawmakers took aim at top Capitol security officials the day after a mob of pro-Trump extremists breached the building and forced evacuations. Now top Capitol security officials have quit.

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has been in power since 1986. His police chief has warned that anyone causing trouble on election day "will regret being born." Museveni is facing a formidable electoral challenge from Bobi Wine, who has been arrested multiple times and said Tuesday that the military had killed his driver and that his home was raided.

Uganda's Ruler Museveni Defends Violent Crackdown In Bid For 6th Term

President Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, spoke to NPR ahead of Thursday's election. His main challenger, Bobi Wine, said Tuesday the military had killed his driver and his home had been raided.

Voice of America Director Amanda Bennett in a photo from the VOA's website.

Top Executives At VOA Resign As Trump Ally Prepares To Take Over

Voice of America Director Amanda Bennett and her deputy are stepping down after Senate confirmation of conservative filmmaker Michael Pack to lead the international broadcaster's parent agency.

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