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President Trump says a new deal with Venezuela would give the U.S. control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves.

NPR's energy and climate correspondent Julia Simon explains the hurdles that remain before the oil can start flowing.

This episode was produced by Henry Larson. 

It was edited by Sarah Robbins and Catherine Laidlaw.

Our director is Jason Fuller.

Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.

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In his second term, President Trump has made moves to overhaul how key aspects of elections in the U.S. are run.

This includes signing two executive orders: One is aimed at new registration requirements, the other at voting by mail. Both are being challenged in court.

With midterm elections fast approaching, where do things stand?

This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane and Kwesi Lee. 

Our director is Jonas Adams.

It was edited by Kelsey Snell, Tinbete Ermyas, and Christopher Intagliata.

Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.

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The flooding in Nepal has left hundreds dead and many more missing. 

Many scientists believe the flooding is the result of a melting glacier.

What do we know about the link between the disaster in Nepal and climate change?

This episode was produced by Henry Larson, Megan Lim and Kai McNamee, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro. 

Our director is Jonas Adams.

It was edited by Sadie Babits, Sarah Handel and Tinbete Ermyas.

Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.

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The owner of Facebook and Instagram has agreed to change the way its platforms work.  Can those changes be enforced? And are they enough to protect the mental health of young people? 

Major changes are coming to the way young people experience Facebook and Instagram.

They're part of a proposed landmark multi-billion dollar settlement between Meta and several states over claims its social media platforms knowingly hook young people.

Meta has denied the allegations raised in the lawsuit brought by a coalition of states.

This episode was produced by Kai McNamee, Marc Rivers and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.

Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning, who edited this episode along with Sarah Handel, Christopher Intagliata and Diane Webber.

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Dolly Parton's singular performing career spanned seven decades and only grew in prominence over that time. 

With that bright crystalline voice and signature twang, Parton was one of country music's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.

Parton died on Tuesday at the age of 80.

This episode was produced by Erika Ryan, Matt Ozug and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane.  Our director is Jonas Adams.

Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning, who also edited this episode.

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