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A record dry year is creating extreme drought in the West. But even if it rains, climate change will continue to shrink the water supply for millions of people.

The Texas electric grid is facing problems during a heat wave this week, fueling frustration that lawmakers have still not helped those who suffered during a devastating blackout back in February.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Howard Bryant of ESPN about the sports of the week.

Days after tornadoes left dozens dead in the central U.S., the search for the missing is moving slowly. Tornadoes tore through Kentucky and five other states Friday night.

As omicron spreads and delta continues to circulate, the U.S. is nearing 800,000 COVID-19 deaths. But new survey data point to relaxed attitudes across the country, even amid new surges.

Now that the presidential primary season is well underway, the picture is getting clearer for Democrats. More state primaries are to come — including Missouri and Michigan next Tuesday.

Energy Department officials, state governors and local gas station attendants across the Southeast are pleading with motorists to stop hoarding gas as Colonial Pipeline works to restore operations.

In the wake of election unrest, NPR wants to hear your hopes and ideas for moving forward as a nation.

A superstar cast made a real life love story — disguised as an action movie — just because.

As the wildfire season is beginning, some wild land firefighters are worried their safety could be at risk since the government has been slow to adopt new COVID-19 protocols.