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The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus no longer uses elephants in its shows. The animals are heading for retirement in Florida. But their work isn't done yet.

The team has medaled in every Summer Olympics since 1976. But the Romanians' fifth-place finish at Sunday's final qualifying event denies them a spot at the Rio Games.

The heat came early to India, and everyone is suffering. Here's a report from our village correspondent.

Americans shared their views on trade with NPR and member stations. One thing is clear: Millions of voters have deep feelings about trade — and often are at odds with each other about it.

The Red Dragon missions are aimed at figuring out what's needed "to land large payloads propulsively on Mars." For now, the plan doesn't include sending astronauts to the red planet.

The 121-foot-high statue in one of the country's poorest areas was paid for by local businessmen and villagers.

Since October, a natural gas storage well near Los Angeles has been spewing hundreds of tons of methane gas each day. The leak isn't expected to be fixed for months.

Facing criticism that the World Health Organization has been slow to respond to Zika, Dr. Margaret Chan delivers her first major address on the outbreak.

The are 11 Republican presidential candidates competing in the Iowa caucuses. Senator Marco Rubio has tried to distinguish himself from the presidential pack on matters of national security.

Police say at least seven people — including five attackers — were killed. At least one of the civilians killed is believed to be a foreigner.