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There are 18 fires blazing in California, and officials say this year the wildfires have spread faster and burned more land earlier in the fire season than usual.

In Michigan, several Muslim candidates will be on the ballot in Tuesday's primary elections. BuzzFeed's Hannah Allam talks with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about their campaigns.

A European court tightens rules on genetically engineered foods while the U.S. approves a "bleeding" veggie burger that relies on gene editing, sending mixed messages to the industry and consumers.

Today's common drum kit is just 100 years old, even though drums have been around for millenia. It fell out of favor with the advent of drum machines and sampling. For many, there's no substitute.

The water, collected by scientists with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, measured 78.6 degrees Fahrenheit. "It really is weird," a research scientist said. It all started with the blob.

With the Breaking Bad spinoff about to begin its fourth season, Fresh Air presents archival interviews with star Bob Odenkirk, co-creator Peter Gould and actors Giancarlo Esposito and Jonathan Banks.

Urban Meyer, head football coach for Ohio State University placed on indefinite administrative leave while they investigate if he knew about an alleged 2015 domestic violence incident between one of his assistant coaches and their ex-wife. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Bill Rabinowitz, Columbus Dispatch Buckeyes beat reporter.

America's top orchestras are programming little or no music by women. Philadelphia has now included two works by female composers. A month ago it had zero.

Government agencies have released a proposal to freeze fuel economy and emissions requirements for six years. The proposed rules would also block California from setting its own, higher standards.

According to Cal Fire, firefighters are battling 19 major blazes in the state, as Gov. Jerry Brown says it has become an unfortunate "part of our ordinary experience."