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Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki takes the oath of office for a second term amid protests. Kibaki claims a dramatic, come-from-behind victory over challenger Raila Odinga in the tightest presidential race in Kenya's history. Fewer than 300,000 votes separated the two candidates.

President Bush meets with China's President Hu Jintao in advance of the APEC summit in Sydney, Australia, this week. President Bush raises concerns about the safety of Chinese exports following extensive product recalls, as well as discusses nuclear threats posed by North Korea and Iran.

These weather patterns are typical for this time of year in Nevada's deserts. Eventgoers should keep an eye on the forecast and prepare for hazardous conditions, the National Weather Service said.

Parts of California, Oregon and Washington state will experience extreme heat at least through Tuesday, forecasters say.

The U.N. meteorological agency says despite a decrease in emissions due to reduced economic activity during COVID-19, carbon dioxide and other warming gases continued to accumulate in the atmosphere.

In the next decade, plastic will emit more climate-changing greenhouse gases than coal-fired power plants, according to the report.

Like many industries, the flower market is also facing a shortage.

NPR's newest show, Invisibilia debuted last week and our listeners responded with a range of feedback, including one story of a harrowing commute home that may or may not be true.

The airline says it was forced to cancel more than 800 flights on Sunday alone due to poor weather and staff shortages.

Census advocates are concerned that confusion resulting from schedule changes the Trump administration made to the 2020 census could lead to a significant undercount in states like Texas.