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Construction of new, modern reactors seemed to herald a new era of nuclear power expansion in the U.S. Now all but one of those projects have been canceled.

Nakajima played the iconic giant reptile in a dozen films, donning the suit that he says weighed about 220 pounds and wreaking havoc on model cities and rival monsters. He was 88.

President Trump received a briefing on the opioid crisis while vacationing in New Jersey. It comes as his commission on the issue is urging him to declare the problem a national emergency.

"Through their swift and in many cases heroic actions, members of the crew saved lives," the Navy said. It also blamed an avoidable crash on inadequate leadership and flawed teamwork.

Congress is widely expected to approve billions in aid for flood-stricken areas, but it may take awhile to arrive.

The General Services Administration approved the Trump Organization's lease for the Washington, D.C., property. But the GSA Inspector General's Office is taking another look at the contract.

North Carolina lawmakers have approved new legislative district maps to replace one thrown out by the courts for being illegal racial gerrymanders. But many critics say the new maps are just as bad.

Harvey is still creating new crises on the ground as chemical fires erupt at a plant outside Houston and the city of Beaumont, Texas, loses its water supply.

Could tomatoes and kale bring in the green? Or will bacterial wilt get in the way?

NPR's Scott Simon talks with reporter Jorge Valencia of KJZZ's Mexico City bureau about the aftermath of the 8.1 magnitude that struck southern Mexico this week.