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Hospital officials say one child died during the evacuation after being disconnected from the oxygen supply. Today is the final round of the Masters in Augusta, and Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy has a chance to become only the sixth golfer ever to win golf's Grand Slam. Steve Futterman reports.

Hospital officials say one child died during the evacuation after being disconnected from the oxygen supply. Today is the final round of the Masters in Augusta, and Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy has a chance to become only the sixth golfer ever to win golf's Grand Slam. Steve Futterman reports.

The University of Connecticut's women's basketball team is being honored this afternoon to celebrate the Huskies. UConn beat South Carolina last Sunday to win a record 12th NCAA women's basketball title. The parade will begin at the state capitol in Hartford, followed by a rally where players, coaches, and dignitaries are scheduled to speak. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.

The University of Connecticut's women's basketball team is being honored this afternoon to celebrate the Huskies. UConn beat South Carolina last Sunday to win a record 12th NCAA women's basketball title. The parade will begin at the state capitol in Hartford, followed by a rally where players, coaches, and dignitaries are scheduled to speak. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. Tuesday is Election Day in Wisconsin and in two congressional districts in Florida. The contests are attracting national attention. Wisconsin is selecting who will serve on the state Supreme Court. Voters in Florida are filling two seats in the House of Representatives. NPR's Mara Liason has more.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. Tuesday is Election Day in Wisconsin and in two congressional districts in Florida. The contests are attracting national attention. Wisconsin is selecting who will serve on the state Supreme Court. Voters in Florida are filling two seats in the House of Representatives. NPR's Mara Liason has more.

NPR's Mara Liason. White House advisor Elon Musk is in Wisconsin tonight in advance of Tuesday's state Supreme Court election. It now has a 4-3 liberal majority. Musk has spent millions on behalf of the conservative candidate. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the United States military command in Japan will be upgraded to a war-fighting headquarter. NPR's Sey Woon Gong reports from Seoul.

NPR's Mara Liason. White House advisor Elon Musk is in Wisconsin tonight in advance of Tuesday's state Supreme Court election. It now has a 4-3 liberal majority. Musk has spent millions on behalf of the conservative candidate. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the United States military command in Japan will be upgraded to a war-fighting headquarter. NPR's Sey Woon Gong reports from Seoul.

Muslims around the world celebrate the end of Ramadan today. Many in Gaza celebrate it under the threat of more Israeli attacks. NPR's Anas Baba reports.

Muslims around the world celebrate the end of Ramadan today. Many in Gaza celebrate it under the threat of more Israeli attacks. NPR's Anas Baba reports.

And you're listening to NPR News from Washington. Collapsed buildings and bridges, spotty communications and a civil war are complicating relief efforts in Myanmar, two days after a powerful earthquake. Officials say more than 1,600 people are confirmed dead. It's feared many others are buried under the rubble.

And you're listening to NPR News from Washington. Collapsed buildings and bridges, spotty communications and a civil war are complicating relief efforts in Myanmar, two days after a powerful earthquake. Officials say more than 1,600 people are confirmed dead. It's feared many others are buried under the rubble.

For those who ever struggle to find just the right word, the Oxford English Dictionary could help. Robbie Griffiths reports it's added a series of words from other languages, some with no direct English equivalent.

For those who ever struggle to find just the right word, the Oxford English Dictionary could help. Robbie Griffiths reports it's added a series of words from other languages, some with no direct English equivalent.

Actor Richard Chamberlain has died. His publicist says he died yesterday in Hawaii from complications of a stroke. He starred in the popular TV drama Dr. Kildare in the 1960s and later starred in miniseries such as Shogun and The Thorn Birds. He also appeared in films such as The Towering Inferno and The Three Musketeers. His stage credits include The Sound of Music and Hamlet.

Actor Richard Chamberlain has died. His publicist says he died yesterday in Hawaii from complications of a stroke. He starred in the popular TV drama Dr. Kildare in the 1960s and later starred in miniseries such as Shogun and The Thorn Birds. He also appeared in films such as The Towering Inferno and The Three Musketeers. His stage credits include The Sound of Music and Hamlet.

Richard Chamberlain was 90 years old. I'm Noor Rahm, NPR News in Washington.

Richard Chamberlain was 90 years old. I'm Noor Rahm, NPR News in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. At least 1,600 people are dead and hundreds more injured after an earthquake struck central Myanmar yesterday. The magnitude 7.7 quake was also felt in China and in Thailand, where a building under construction collapsed. Jan Kamenz in Brumby has more from Bangkok.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. At least 1,600 people are dead and hundreds more injured after an earthquake struck central Myanmar yesterday. The magnitude 7.7 quake was also felt in China and in Thailand, where a building under construction collapsed. Jan Kamenz in Brumby has more from Bangkok.