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![Section of the Oregon Trail Blue Mountain Crossing Segment — of the pioneer [[:en:Oregon Trail| Oregon Trail ]] in [[:en:Wyoming| Wyoming ]]. Protected within a Bureau of Land Management area in Wyoming . Oregon National Historic Trail — National historic trails can take us back, returning us literally and symbolically to a point of departure in geography and time. Who among us has not wondered what it was like for America's pioneers to lie on the open ground of the western high plains on a starlit night and to hear wolves howl in the distance? To walk in the footsteps of these men and women today is to glimpse their experience and to feel their purpose and courage. National historic trails help us recreate this unique chapter in American history when, starting more than 170 years ago, some 500,000 emigrants made their way overland to the far western edge of the continent. Their determination resulted in 12 new states joining the Republic between 1840 and 1890, all west of the Mississippi River . Congress designates national historic trails “to protect historic landscapes and inform our curiosity about the past.” Visitors to the Oregon National Historic Trail have more than 350 miles to explore on Wyoming public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management . One pristine stretch extends a full 35 miles entirely on BLM lands—farther than most emigrant parties could walk in a single day. Thanks to the foresight and dedication of preservation-minded citizens and volunteers, the Oregon, Mormon Pioneer , California , and Pony Express routes are all managed as national historic trails. BLM-managed sections are part of the National Conservation Lands .](/assets/images/2026-08-05T07-47-17-528Z-oregon-wildfires-force-ranchers-to-evacuate-cattle-amid-active-fire-season-wikimedia-1280.webp)
An intense wildfire season in Oregon is threatening key grazing areas, prompting ranchers to move their cattle for safety.
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As legal pathways to the United States narrow, Cubans increasingly turn to Brazil as an alternative destination for asylum.
NPR News | Aug 4, 2026, 3:01 AM
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Investor caution grows as tech giants seek billions for AI development, while SpaceX's market value drops after initial surge.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 2, 2026, 9:39 PM
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The Cyclospora parasite, responsible for thousands of infections across the U.S. this summer, needs time within the human digestive system to multiply.
NPR News | Aug 2, 2026, 9:24 AM
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The ancient southern Lebanese town of Nabatiyeh faces unprecedented challenges as residents return to assess damage from the recent conflict with Israel.
NPR News | Aug 1, 2026, 12:42 PM%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M0%20706%20L1536%20432%20L1536%201024%20L0%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23f3f5f7%22%20opacity%3D%220.18%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M1060%200%20L1536%200%20L1536%201024%20L1250%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23cc0000%22%20opacity%3D%220.38%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Crect%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%2288%22%20width%3D%22210%22%20height%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23cc0000%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Ctext%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%22164%22%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20font-family%3D%22Arial%2C%20Helvetica%2C%20sans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%2264%22%20font-weight%3D%22900%22%3EWORLD%3C%2Ftext%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
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Overnight on Sunday, July 19th, 2026, Russia fired two dozen ballistic missiles at Kyiv, resulting in one fatality and 16 injuries amid escalating air conflict.
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Despite promises of short and decisive conflicts, U.S. military engagements in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Iran have consistently fallen short of their initial political objectives.
NPR News | Jul 18, 2026, 1:51 PM
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After two days of clashes, hostilities between the U.S. and Iran appear to have paused, while Israel continues to expand its control in Gaza.
NPR News | Jul 10, 2026, 12:10 PM
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Recent bombings in the Middle East highlight the risks of fossil fuel dependence, prompting faster adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy worldwide.
NPR News | Jul 9, 2026, 1:35 PM
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While no specific treatments or preventive measures exist for the Ebola strain causing the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, ongoing clinical trials may lead to breakthroughs.
NPR News | Jul 7, 2026, 10:19 PM
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Increasingly frequent and severe heat waves linked to climate change are causing damage to streets and highways across the United States, raising concerns about infrastructure resilience and future repair costs.
NPR News | Jul 7, 2026, 4:44 PM
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Despite representing only 3% of construction workers in Kenya, women are gaining new opportunities through nonprofit initiatives.
NPR News | Jul 6, 2026, 4:14 AMShowing 1-12 of 12 articles.