Noor Rahm

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China and the Philippines are blaming each other for a confrontation in the South China Sea today.

The Philippines says a Chinese Coast Guard ship used a water cannon and rammed a Philippine government vessel.

China says Philippine vessels illegally entered Chinese waters.

China claims the South China Sea as its territory.

In Miami, it's the last day for a once-beloved tourist attraction.

NPR's Greg Allen reports, after 70 years, the Seaquarium Marine Park is shutting down.

Today is the final day for the Albuquerque International Balloon Festival in Albuquerque.

Organizers call it the world's largest gathering of hot air balloons, with balloons in all colors and participants from around the world.

Pilot David Baer told Colorado Public Radio a common question is, how do you steer a balloon?

He said the answer is, you don't.

You follow the wind wherever it takes you.

I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News.