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Frosted flatwoods salamanders, or "frosties" as they're lovingly called, are one of the most imperiled amphibians in the U.S.
Nathan Rott
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NPR
Inside the effort to save one of America's most imperiled salamanders
Nathan Rott
When a species is facing extinction, it takes an enormous human effort to stave it off. Case in point: the painstaking campaign to save the frosted flatwoods salamander.
Brendan Fraser plays Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Andrew Scott plays meteorologist James Stagg in the new film Pressure, about the tense lead-up to the D-Day invasion during World War II.
Alex Bailey
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Focus Features
The movie 'Pressure' leans into the drama of high-stakes weather forecasts
Rebecca Hersher
Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., announces his intent to seek an 18th U.S. House term, during a March 12 event at the South Carolina Democratic Party headquarters in Columbia, S.C.
Meg Kinnard
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AP
Clyburn's district stays intact as South Carolina Republicans scrap redistricting
Sam Gringlas
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at an election night watch party held by the Lone Star Liberty PAC Tuesday in Plano, Texas. Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, in a Senate primary runoff election and will face Democrat James Talarico in the November general election.
Stewart F. House
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Getty Images
Texas general election matchups are finally set. Here's what you need to know
Megan Pratz
Texas Standard
Ken Paxton cruises to big win against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in Texas GOP primary runoff
Paxton, the Trump-endorsed Texas attorney general, will face Austin state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate, in November’s general election.
Democrat Nathan Johnson to run against Republican Mayes Middleton for Texas AG in November election
Christian Menefee beats Al Green in Democratic primary runoff in new TX-18, according to AP
Texas runoff results: Paxton wins GOP U.S. Senate nomination, plus other key statewide race results
Results: 2026 primary runoffs
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