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Overall, this season's vaccine is about 36 percent effective in blunting or preventing flu, health officials say. That's better than earlier predictions, and good enough to prevent flu in thousands.

That's more than the number of the critically endangered species remaining. The orangutans have been hit hard by deforestation and hunting. The animals are native to the island.

The U.S. has the 31st highest rate in the world: 3.85 deaths due to gun violence per 100,000 people in 2016. That was eight times higher than the rate in Canada, for example.

Fewer than 1 in 5 rural adults ages 25 and older have college degrees.

Last fall, federal officials arrested Juan Samayoa for immigration violations after investigating his activity during Guatemala's civil war. He had been living in Providence, R.I., illegally.

Here's your guide to the state of redistricting in six key states. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide three major cases this term that could determine how districts are drawn for the next decade.

It was a hard-won medal, on a day where 20 racers crashed out of the course as they tried to carve out time and move up the leaderboard.

President Trump's earlier comments after the resignation of onetime aide Rob Porter had appeared to sympathize with Porter. And in a tweet, Trump said lives are being destroyed "by a mere allegation."

Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., speaks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., which is in the district he represents in Congress.

Members of the Freedom Caucus warned of political consequences for House Speaker Paul Ryan if he brings an immigration bill to the floor that they believe breaks promises made by President Trump.