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The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year, according to new Commerce Department figures released Thursday.

The TSA predicts 18 million people will pass through its checkpoints this week. We examine whether the Transportation Department's reform efforts are likely to endure into the Trump administration.

The Mountain Fire, northwest of Los Angeles, destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of residents to flee as forecasters warned of the potential for “extreme and life-threatening” blazes.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Arshad Malik, Afghanistan country director for Save the Children, about the aftermath of the deadly floods that hit several provinces there last weekend.

Students have waited months to find out how much financial aid they will receive for school. Delays and errors by the Department of Education mean they'll be waiting a while longer.

The most fatalities were in Missouri. Forecasters warned that tornadoes, hail and violent winds continue to threaten states in the Deep South, from Louisiana to Georgia.

Johnson, now 69, was facing life in prison without the possibility of parole for being a first-time nonviolent drug offender.

A legal challenge is expected after Gov. Kevin signed a measure that puts more restrictions on the process voters use to get issues on the ballot.

The U.N.'s World Food Program reports that half of Syria's population has trouble getting food. Syrians say hours-long bread lines sometimes end up yielding nothing.

According to the U.S. Army, soldiers won't be arresting people suspected of being in the country illegally, and instead will offer "logistical support" to Border Patrol agents.