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The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station was among the Ukrainian structures damaged by a barrage of Russian missiles on Wednesday. Though power has been restored, the threat of nuclear meltdown remains.

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

A new book explores California's giant redwoods — some of the largest living organisms in the world. Devoted naturalists are climbing to the treetops to learn more about the "green ocean" overhead in the redwood canopies.

By Stu JohnsonRichmond, KY – A newly formed Early Childhood Advisory Council will help Kentucky create policies, standards, and goals which should improve…

The Pentagon is expected to replace Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez as the top U.S. commander in Iraq. President Bush called Sanchez "exemplary," and officials say his transfer is part of a long-planned reorganization. Nevertheless, the move leaves the impression in some quarters that the administration is not satisfied with Sanchez's performance in Iraq. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports.

Fresh Air's arbiter of things filmic offers his annual year-end movies wrap-up. This time, his Top 10 list has 11 entries, as the number-nine slot features a tie. At the top: Julian Schnabel's The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.

NPR's senior education correspondent offers his predictions for the big stories in K-12 and higher education.

By Phillip Bailey, Kentucky Public RadioLouisville, KY – The campaign manager for Republican gubernatorial candidate David Williams is stepping down to…

New York Times Executive Editor Howell Raines and Managing Editor Gerald Boyd step down in the wake of an ethics scandal involving former reporter Jayson Blair. Raines faces intense criticism for his handling of the Blair case. NPR's Juan Williams reports.

In Iran's presidential election, former president Hashemi Rafsanjani and Tehran Mayor Mahmoud Ahmadinejad are set to contest a run-off election Friday. But one of the losing candidates has charged that the vote was rigged, prompting authorities to order a partial recount.