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Pay up, or the bird gets it. (A hoatzin perches on a branch in Yasuni National Park.)

'Give Me The Money Or I'll Shoot The Trees'

A pristine rainforest in Ecuador sits on top of the equivalent of millions of barrels of oil. Ecuador has offered a deal to the rich countries of the world: Pay us billions of dollars, and we'll leave the rainforest untouched.

Airport employees, Uber and Lyft drivers, and other workers protest for a $15 minimum wage at Los Angeles International Airport in October. Increases in minimum wages contributed to bigger pay gains for lower-income workers.

Minimum Wage Hikes Fuel Higher Pay Growth For Those At The Bottom

Wages rose faster for low-income workers than for any other group in 2019. The gains are partly explained by the tight labor market. But increases in minimum wages also contributed to the gains.

Trump sidestepped some questions in town hall with Latino voters

Former President Donald Trump faced some tough questioning from Latino voters Wednesday night. He largely sidestepped those questions in his answers and instead stuck to his broader campaign themes.

A closer look at what's included in the spending that Republicans want to eliminate

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Marc Goldwein, a policy official at the Center for a Responsible Federal Budget, to parse out the reality versus the rancor in the government budget battle.

A ballot drop box is seen at the Summit County Board of Elections in Akron, Ohio, on April 5. Voters in Ohio and Indiana will select primary nominees Tuesday for a number of races, including Senate and House.

7 primary contests to watch Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana

Tuesday's top race is in Ohio, where voters are set to pick nominees for an open U.S. Senate seat. Redistricting has also affected some of the state's closely watched House races.

Lawmakers Reach Deal On Bipartisan Commission To Address Capitol Security

House lawmakers reached a deal on a bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by supporters of then-President Trump and to recommend changes to further protect the complex.

Marion Cunningham's 'Lost Recipes'

Fewer Americans are sitting down to the traditional home-cooked dinner these days, and that has renowned cookbook author Marion Cunningham worried. With her latest book, Lost Recipes: Meals to Share with Friends and Family, Cunningham offers simple recipes in hopes of luring more of us back to the kitchen. Read recipes for garlic-crumb-stuffed artichokes and Bess Truman's Ozark pudding.

Ash covered grapes burned by the Glass Fire at the Chateau Boswell winery in St. Helena, California, U.S., on Monday.

'Unprecedented' Wildfire Season Threatens California's Wine Region

The fires, which have scorched nearly 6,000 square miles in California, now threaten to tear through communities in the state's picturesque wine country, forcing thousands to evacuate.

Ivan Fedotov was drafted by the Flyers 9 years ago. He just debuted this week

Philadelphia signed Fedotov in May 2022. But when Fedotov tried to leave Russia for the NHL, he was detained on allegations of avoiding his duty to serve in the military and was forced to enlist.

Queen Elizabeth II walks on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London on June 2, 2022, the first of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee.

Queen Elizabeth II is the second-longest reigning monarch in history

Taking the crown on Feb. 6, 1952, the queen has ruled the United Kingdom for more than 70 years. Her tenure on the throne is second only to French King Louis XIV.

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