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The U.S. is opening its 2026 World Cup on Friday evening against Paraguay. For the 26 Americans on the team, this match is the culmination of years of hard work and training.

NPR's Ketzel Levine explores the natural beauty of wildflowers in Arizona. Last fall the area got about 4 inches of rain, which made for an early-blooming, and record-setting wildflower season this year. (6:10-6:35) For more, check out Talking Plants.

Savory cakes are wonderfully versatile. You can follow the basic recipe and add any vegetables you like — fresh, roasted or sauteed. If you add spices, cheese, capers, olives or even beans, you combine all of the elements of a meal into one satisfying package.

The Swiss underdog won his first Grand Slam singles title with a 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 upset of favored Rafael Nadal, who suffered a back injury.

The U.S. economy is projected to see 1.6 percent growth this year, down from the 2.2 percent that the IMF had previously forecast. Globally, growth is seen essentially moving sideways in 2016.

In one neighborhood, 54 were people rescued. They described a water level that "swallowed up trucks and was chin-high."

Wells paved the way for women in country by defying the wisdom of her time.

On a famous shopping street in Paris, children climb up to gaze at Christmas displays in shop windows. But inside these venerable stores, security is a top concern.

Fabius presided over December's landmark climate agreement and helped to negotiate the nuclear deal with Iran.

Participation in the school lunch program suffered after USDA restricted the amount of grains and protein that could be served to kids at lunchtime. Now school food directors are applauding the decision to allow more of them back on lunch menus.