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A federal appeals court says above-ground construction cannot continue without approval from Congress, siding with historic preservation advocates.

The peonies are in peak bloom at the University of Michigan's W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden. NPR's Eyder Perala speaks with the garden's curator, David Michener, and horticulturist, Doug Conley.

The New World screwworm continues to spread across Texas and threatens the cattle industry. Fighting the spread depends on the cooperation of ranchers, but they are suspicious of the government.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued an urgent call for air defense missiles to defend the country against Russia. The plea followed a deadly Russian attack on Ukraine's capital.

There are several races in midwestern states where progressive candidates appear to be leading in the Democratic primaries. A debate is raging about electability in the general election this fall.

In the Big Bend area of West Texas, contractors are beginning to set the stage to build the Trump administration's planned border wall and barriers, despite bipartisan opposition.

Officials at Grand Canyon National Park are still assessing damage and engaged in recovery efforts from weekend flash flooding.

The FDA has approved a new drug to treat pancreatic cancer. NPR's A Martinez speaks with Adam Feuerstein, who writes for the science and health website STAT.

About 40 people are dead and more than 100 are injured after a fire ripped through a New Year's Eve party at a Swiss ski resort bar. Authorities are still investigating what caused the blaze.

A big difference between humans and other apes is the ability to stride easily on two feet. A new analysis of fossil bones shows that adaptations for bipedal walking go back 7 million years.