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Flooding on U.S. 51 in the Village of Tangipahoa, La. Heavy rains have caused rivers to crest in Louisiana and neighboring Mississippi, closing schools and roads and stranding residents.

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Louisiana Governor Declares State Of Emergency As Floodwaters Rise

5:21pm August 12, 2016

by Jason Slotkin

Authorities have rescued 72 people from high water in Tangipahoa Parish. Floods have been blamed for at least one death in Zachary. Heavy rains are expected to continue into the weekend.

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton delivers a speech on the U.S economy in Warren, Mich., on Thursday.

In An Effort To Pressure Trump, Clinton Releases 2015 Tax Returns

5:10pm August 12, 2016

by Peter Overby

The Clinton campaign says Hillary and Bill Clinton paid their federal taxes at a rate of 34.2 percent, with an adjusted gross income of $10.6 million.

U.S. Swimmer Simone Manuel Wins Olympic Gold In Historic Race

5:06pm August 12, 2016

NPR's Audie Cornish talks to David Steele, senior writer at Sporting News, about U.S. swimmer Simone Manuel's historic gold medal win in Thursday's 100-meter freestyle.

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'Reigning Men' Traces 300 Years Of Men's Fashion At LACMA

5:06pm August 12, 2016

by Matt Guilhem

"Reigning Men" is the name of an exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art that traces 300 years of men's fashions — from the trousers that became a defining symbol of the French Revolution to the latest from Savile Row.

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More than 40,000 people attended Chavez's funeral on April 29, 1993. The casket was carried through Arizona farmland.

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Cesar Chavez: The Life Behind A Legacy Of Farm Labor Rights

4:42pm August 12, 2016

by Maureen Pao

From his earliest days picking peas to improving wages and working conditions as a union leader, Cesar Chavez dedicated his life to giving voice to the exploited men and women who grow America's food.

The healthy bees managed by Jonathan Garaas are checked every two weeks for signs of a possible mite infestation.

The Colony-Killing Mistake Backyard Beekeepers Are Making

4:38pm August 12, 2016

by Dan Gunderson

Bee experts warn that novices may be inadvertently putting their hives in danger by not keeping the mite population in check.

Week In Politics: Clinton's Tax Returns, Dueling Economic Speeches

4:35pm August 12, 2016

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss Hillary Clinton's release of her tax returns and the candidates' economic speeches.

Alex Rodriguez Retires After 13 Years With The Yankees

4:35pm August 12, 2016

by Jim O'Grady

Alex Rodriguez is retiring from the Yankees after 13 years with the team. At his last game on Friday, A-Rod will hardly get the same farewell as former Yankee and all-around good guy Derek Jeter. Rodriguez was a prodigy and a power hitter, but left fans disgusted by the way he handled a much publicized steroids scandal.

Lupe Dempsey, a retired federal agent, brings her Glock 9mm with her when she goes down to the Rio Grande. She believes the border is too wide open, evidenced by this unguarded metal walkway across the river in far West Texas.

Borderland Trump Supporters Welcome A Wall In Their Own Backyard

4:19pm August 12, 2016

by John Burnett

Along the U.S.-Mexico border, most people favor Hillary Clinton for president and oppose building a wall. But a small group of Trump supporters demonstrates zeal.

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The Swedish soccer team celebrates after beating the U.S. in the quarterfinals match on Friday.

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Eliminated From Olympics After Losing To Sweden

3:37pm August 12, 2016

by Bill Chappell

It came down to penalty kicks — and two of the U.S. women's soccer team players missed theirs against Sweden Friday, ending their run in Rio's Summer Games.