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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?

A look back on the life and politics of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a key player for the last several years in the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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.

On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Padma Lakshmi reflects on the lessons her grandmother taught her through cooking.

We take a look at President Trump's peace plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, as well as what we can expect now that he has signed the bill to release the Jeffrey Epstein files.

One year on from failed presidential power grab, South Korea celebrates its resilient democracy, and tries to heal deep political divisions.

A competitor in Rio grew up poor in the islands, leaving home to live on the streets when he was 8. There's not even a running track there. Now he's competing in the 400-meter hurdles.

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has raised the prospect of pre-emptive action as a way the U.S. and its allies could deal with the threat of North Korea's nuclear missiles. NPR takes a look at the state of the North's nuclear and missile programs, and what kind of conventional threat it also poses to its neighbors.

Voters in critical swing areas of Georgia are preparing to weather the consequences of a federal shutdown and question which party is responsible.

The Xbox Ally X isn't the handheld console the name implies. But it's still sold out, despite debuting as fans rage against price increase to Game Pass.

A study points to a new concern about the effect that heat can have on young children.

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.

Commissioned by NPR in partnership with Ipsos, the poll also highlights sharp partisan divides on key foreign policy issues.

Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is running again in a different part of Colorado. With the primary on Tuesday, here's a look at the campaign that will determine whether she keeps her title.

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.

A dispute over an editorial in a Chinese newspaper has widened into calls for more freedom of expression. Hundreds of people protested Monday calling for an open news media.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez won't be back for Thursday's inauguration. He's too sick after undergoing surgery for cancer in Cuba. If, in the end, he doesn't return, Chavez has said his successor should be Nicolas Maduro, who went from bus driver to union leader to vice president.

A U.N. court opens hearings in The Hague today on genocide charges against Israel. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has ended his 2024 presidential campaign.

Former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador will suspend her presidential campaign. NPR's Domenico Montanaro has four takeaways from Super Tuesday.

Officials begin new efforts to work out a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. A bipartisan Senate majority passed a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

Israel resumed airstrikes in Gaza after its cease-fire with Hamas collapsed. The debate between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) was a clash of ideologies.

Today marks one month since Hamas attacked Israel, killing more than 1,400 and taking more than 200 hostages. The Supreme Court hears arguments in a gun rights and domestic violence case.

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

The race is on for House Republicans to find a new speaker. How old technology harnesses wind to power cargo ships and reduce emissions.

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.