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The Trump administration is using different tactics that his predecessor to get the states the share the Colorado river to agree how to do it in a climate changed world.

Soccer is a national obsession in England that's spilling over into America. NPR's Scott Simon talks to sports business writer John Ourand about why Americans are buying up the U.K.'s top teams.

In Los Angeles, Black Lives Matter activists are taking energy from the streets to the ballot box to oppose the reelection of a district attorney who faces pressure over police accountability.

Most Americans favor sweeping government action to slow the spread of the coronavirus, including temporary limits on immigration, according to a new NPR/Ipsos poll.

The ensemble of top Ukrainian musicians, including recent refugees, is wrapping up a whirlwind tour with performances in New York City and Washington, D.C.

Julie Zetlin is the United States' top-ranked rhythmic gymnast; she has already qualified to compete in London. And while she wants a medal from the Summer Olympics, she also wants Americans to take her sport seriously.

NPR has obtained information on the latest Pentagon mental health survey from Iraq, showing increased suicide rates, more divorces and lower morale. Top generals will be briefed in the coming weeks.

Karajan shot to the top of the classical music scene in the 1950s, remaining supremely powerful until he died in 1989. He left a legacy of gorgeous recordings, as well as a fair amount of controversy.

The world's top female tennis player, Justine Henin, retired last week after just five years as a pro. Golfer Annika Sorenstam also announced her retirement after 16 years in the game. All-time great athlete Martina Navratilova discusses the appeal of quitting while one is ahead.

The Justice Department's watchdog has published its final report on the firings of nine U.S. Attorneys. Those firings led to one of the most tumultuous chapters in the department's history. Eventually, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales was forced to resign along with more than a dozen other top officials. Attorney General Michael Mukasey has appointed a prosecutor to pursue possible criminal charges against them.