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Erin Patterson hosted four of her estranged husband's relatives for lunch in July 2023. Three of them died of death cap mushroom poisoning. A jury found her guilty this July, after a nine-week trial.

Far more families are choosing to have fewer — or no — children. Many countries, including the U.S., now face a rapidly aging population that could begin to shrink.

At least 78 people are reported dead after flooding over the weekend. Meanwhile, residents are advised to be cautious over the next 24 to 48 hours as more rain threatens the area.

As searchers continue to look for victims in the deadly flash flooding in Texas, officials are answering questions about the weather forecasts ahead of and during the storm.

Dozens of people have died and scores of others are unaccounted for in the Texas Hill Country following massive flash flooding. As the search for victims continues, questions mount about weather warnings.

The impact of severe heat waves on livestock is creating new challenges for those trying to manage the animals stress; alpaca farmers have surprising new methods.

A new report offers insights for U.K. efforts to improve areas with polluted water supplies.

We speak to music journalist Christopher Weingarten about why so many high-profile drummers have either been fired or retired this year in what's been dubbed the "Drumpocalypse."

The news from Central Texas, where July 4 rains caused severe flash flooding, continues to be grim. The number of deaths has risen to more than 50, according to state officials. Most, so far, are in Kerr County, according to the County sheriff.

Sam Kean has gone back in time, at least in practice, for his new book "Dinner with King Tut." He talks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about "experimental archeology" and learning about ancient cultures.