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The New Mexico village of Ruidoso is under a flood watch until midnight. This weekend more than 160 people had to be rescued by the National Guard after rains washed debris off hillsides burned in a massive wildfire that started in June.

Abortion is once again a major campaign issue, on the national level — and in the race for New Hanover County’s state senate seat. Dr. David Hill, the Democratic challenger, is focusing on the issue in his attack on incumbent Republican Michael Lee, who helped pass the state’s new abortion restrictions in the wake of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe. But his video ad and, separately, mailers sent by the North Carolina Democratic Party to support his campaign, appear to misrepresent at least some of Lee’s legislative efforts.

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, who became the first Black nurse in the U.S. Army Air Corps after President Harry S. Truman desegregated it in 1948, has died at age 104.

Sometimes you finish a book and just have to talk about it with someone else. If your book club is looking for its next conversation-sparking title we have a dozen for you!

Policymakers in California embrace a proven but unorthodox treatment for meth and cocaine addiction: Give people gift cards to stay off the drugs.

Early U.S. vice presidents focused on their constitutional role as president of the Senate, but more modern officeholders have held more influence in the White House and beyond.

Members of the Buffalo community grieving loved ones organized an evening vigil that honored the shooting victims while combining stirring gospel music and calls to action.

A network of rescue groups are caring for animals affected by wildfires still burning in the Los Angeles area. A multi-state operation is under way to help relieve local animal shelters.

Pop Culture Happy Hour host Glen Weldon joins NPR's Ayesha Rascoe to share a few of his favorite under-the-radar films from this year, including "National Anthem" and "Good One."

President-elect Trump plans to “unleash American Energy” with a heavy emphasis on fossil fuels. But what does this mean for North Carolina — a state that has its own energy agenda and carbon pollution reduction goals?