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Most cases of the illness are characterized as mild, with symptoms similar to those of a common cold or the flu. But there have been over 1,300 deaths.

The National Weather Service projects an above-normal risk of flooding this spring in the Missouri and Mississippi River basins, which include western and…

This story was updated at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Wednesday she can't comment on a lawsuit brought by former staff of…

Nicole Baxter is a digital producer and writer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Northern Iowa. Since 2024, Baxter has worked with IPR's news team to bring news stories to IPR's digital audience, including writing features about Iowa's film scene.

Roberta Flack is only solo artist to win two consecutive Record of the Year Grammys and she helped usher in an enduring style of R&B. Could she be pop music's most under-appreciated influence?

NPR's David Greene talks to Irish Times journalist Hugh Linehan after exit polls in Ireland's parliamentary elections showed the top parties are in a very close race.

For "One-Hit Wonders/Second-Best Songs," Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras recommends "Momotombo" by Malo. The band is known for hit "Suavecito," and often overshadowed by rock peer Santana.

Nearly 100 people in China died Sunday of the coronavirus. New Hampshire holds its primary Tuesday. And, a foreign-language film won the Oscar for best picture — the first time that's happened.

There are about two dozen tuneless choirs across Britain. The choirs are intended for those who love to sing but lack the ability or confidence to do so.

Propelled by the jet stream, Flight BA112 topped a ground speed of 800 mph, by one expert's estimate. It traveled from New York's JFK to London's Heathrow in 4 hours, 56 minutes overnight Saturday.