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In total, scientists say there are about 79,000 tons of plastic in this area, which is more than double the size of Texas.

The longtime religious charity Salvation Army, known for providing clothing and shelter, is trying a new tactic to help low-income residents in Baltimore — offering them access to healthy food.

The 36-year-old returned on Sunday to the same track that skyrocketed her career. While her last race ended in a crash, she goes down as one of the most successful female racing drivers in history.

ESPN's Howard Bryant joins Scott Simon to talk about the biggest sports stories of the week.

The convicted coal executive said he's running with the Constitution Party after coming in third in the GOP primary. But the decision to run after losing the primary is not legal under state law.

The vaccine is still unlicensed but has passed drug trials with flying colors. Authorities have begun administering thousands of doses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to fight the outbreak.

Orbán, 54, handily secured his third consecutive term on an anti-migration platform in an election with a record-high turnout. His right-wing Fidesz party is poised to regain majority in parliament.

As he meets the U.S. president at Mar-a-Lago, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is facing roiling political scandals at home, and waning influence abroad.

With taxes due this week, NPR's Michel Martin talks with the Brookings Institution's David Wessel about the effect so far of the new tax law, and issues the law will raise in the future.

As of June 18, a handful of cat breeds and more than 40 types of short-nosed and strong-jawed dogs will no longer be allowed in the cargo area.In-cabin rules are still under consideration.