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NPR's Scott Simon talks with David Hanagriff, president of St. Mary Parish, in the storm's path.

The water in the Gulf of Mexico is hot and the Mississippi River is high. That could spell disaster for Louisiana.

Tropical Storm Barry approached hurricane strength on Saturday as it moved toward New Orleans.

What did American farmers and food companies produce in 2016, compared to 1970? A lot more of everything -- 460 calories more, or 25% more daily. Given…

Brittany is well-known for its butter -- as is this small Breton cake, which uses eight ounces of butter to nine ounces of flour. You can quickly whirl…

Drinking alcohol is linked to an increased risk of skin cancer. Part of the risk may be explained by the direct effect that alcohol has on antioxidant levels in the skin, which can hasten a sunburn.

The journalist, author and former NPR host speaks out about her painful quest for motherhood: "There's a lot of emotional blood on the floor."

President Trump says immigration raids are planned for Sunday in cities across the country. The administration is reported to be targeting a few thousand undocumented immigrants.

Sadie Roberts-Joseph was a prominent civil rights activist and community leader in Baton Rouge, La. She founded the city's African American history museum in 2001.

When Hurricane Barry came ashore over the weekend, it did not do as much damage as feared, But it tested a number of systems and hurricane protection entities put in place after previous storms.