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Cities in California have been ordered to cut water use. Farms have not, yet. Inside the industry, there's a quiet debate: Does it makes sense to invest in water-conserving tech now — or later?

James Comey, the president's choice for FBI director, had a relatively easy time fielding questions Tuesday at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Lawmakers wanted to know about surveillance, waterboarding and other controversial issues, but they posed their questions gently.

Jenny Simpson, the 1500 meter women's world champion, is known to some as the American steeplechase queen. Simpson is doing a few last-minute training tweaks as she gets ready for her Olympic trials race on Thursday. She's hoping to represent the U.S. in London in an event that isn't typically dominated by American women.

Technology can make big rigs more comfortable and easier to drive. But will new tech improve drivers' jobs, or eliminate them?

The House and Senate voted overwhelmingly to approve a bill that would compel the Department of Justice to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

America's literary highways may be plenty crowded with middle-aged runaways fleeing lives that increasingly feel like a bad fit. But Ben Markovits adds a moving tale to the collection.

NPR's Rob Schmitz and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss the latest on Sherrone Moore's case after his firing as head coach of Michigan football and subsequent arrest for assault.

A new report says Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth risked a U.S. bombing mission in Yemen back in March when he shared extremely sensitive attack plans on Signal, a publicly available messaging app.

New sanctions on Russian oil giants show President Trump's frustration with President Putin as his peace effort falters.

NYU Law School professor Melissa Murray and co-author of The Trump Indictments: The Historic Charging Documents with Commentary talks with NPR's Scott Detrow about Trump's hush money trial verdict.

A historian of modern China, Jung Chang turns the lens back on herself in her newest book to understand how she sees the world and why she writes about China today.

How does the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar change the prospects for a negotiation with Israel, and what is the next step for Hamas? NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Khaled Elgindy, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute.

The Justice Department says it has released more than 3 million pages of materials tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, to comply with the law.

Borders between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been closed since October, disrupting trade around the region. It's part of a broader dispute over how to handle increasingly active militant groups.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Gabriela Mesones Rojo, an independent journalist in Caracas, about the mood in Venezuela and what she's hearing from people about their hopes for the country.

Members of the St. Petersburg City Council want to pause negotiations over the redevelopment of Tropicana Field. They're concerned the city has no updated plan for the 84-acre Historic Gas Plant district.

Only 21 merit badges are required to advance out of Eagle Scouts, the highest rank in Scouting America. One dedicated Missouri scout has earned 140--that was every merit badge offered by Scouting America during his time as a Scout.

Congressional Democrats have a list of demands to reform Immigration and Customs Enforcement. But tensions between the two parties are high and the timeline is short — the stopgap bill funding DHS runs out Friday.

Special counsel Jack Smith asked the Supreme Court to hear a dispute on whether Trump has immunity. How to survive your office holiday party.

President Biden will deliver a defense of democracy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Why rapper Fat Joe is fighting for hospital price transparency.

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has died at 96. OpenAI's Sam Altman moves to Microsoft after his abrupt ousting.

Arizona is now the fourth state to bring "fake elector" charges against Donald Trump's allies. Retail milk has tested positive for bird flu remnants. Here's what to know.

These are the pros and cons of 10 Republicans Trump could choose for a running mate. NPR critics share their most highly anticipated TV shows of the summer.

Biden has arrived in Israel, where he says he's "outraged" by a Gaza hospital explosion that killed hundreds. The House will meet today after Jim Jordan failed a speaker vote.

House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts the partial shutdown will be over by Tuesday.