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As NPR's senior national correspondent, Linda Wertheimer travels the country and the globe for NPR News, bringing her unique insights and wealth of experience to bear on the day's top news stories.

The Gulf Livestock 1 reportedly capsized in heavy seas near the island of Amami Oshima just as a typhoon was passing through the area. Only one crew member is known to have survived.

A recent NPR/PBS News/Marist poll found nearly 6-in-10 voters say President Trump's top priority should be lowering prices. That concern is being expressed loudly in the swing state of Wisconsin.

Senators reach a deal on measures to reduce gun violence. House Jan. 6 panel will hold its second hearing. Ukrainian officials warn the upcoming days could be crucial to a key city in eastern Ukraine.

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf discusses his time playing for Dale Brown. Trent Angers talks Dale Brown getting LSU's court named after him and the impact he had on the NCAA. Russel Honore talks the January 6th insurrection and the state of American Democracy.

Oncology Specialist Dr. Gerald Miletello discusses the risks and dangers of various forms of cancer as well as the upcoming Cancers Survivors Program on Sunday, June 12th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Josephs Cathedral in Downtown Baton Rouge. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on gun safety regulations.

The 21-year-old American star battled back over three sets to defeat the world's top-ranked player, Aryna Sabalenka. Gauff is the first American to win at Roland-Garros since Serena Williams in 2015.

"Portions of St. John are scheduled to be restored by the middle of next week," the power utility says. The U.S. Virgin Islands — home to more than 100,000 Americans — remains under boil-water orders.

Advocate Capitol Bureau Chief Mark Ballard on the academic scandal at America’s top colleges, the slim prospect of Congressman Steve Scalise entering the…

Vegetables are typically grown in the ground or in containers. But why grow vegetables in containers when you could grow them in the ground? There are…