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Puerto Rico's government began cutting water service to people's homes this week, amid a severe drought that's exposing major weaknesses in the island's water delivery infrastructure.

With gasoline prices averaging above $4 a gallon nationally, drivers are grappling with a sharp rise in fuel costs. Here are some ideas to consider if you're trying to cut your fuel costs.

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds strong support for Democrats this midterm season. It also shows increasing concern about the war in Iran and the economy, particularly the price of gas.

Developers say there's plenty of water for a giant data center in southern New Mexico. Some locals are skeptical.

Water is often a scarce commodity in Nairobi's largest slum. The only source may be a local cartel — and with that comes the risk of sexual threats and attacks.

The Labor Department offered an update Friday morning on the U.S. jobs market. After lackluster hiring in June, forecasters had expected the report to show a modest pickup in July.

Trump warned Saturday that Iran would soon "be hit very hard," adding that the U.S. may expand its target list to "new areas and groups of people."

As President Trump delivered his State of the Union address, reporters from across NPR's newsroom, are fact checking his speech and offer context.

Suspending the federal gasoline tax could save drivers up to 18.4 cents per gallon. But it would drain the fund meant to cover roadbuilding and repairs — a fund that's already in trouble.

It's a virus that can strike with unrelenting force. The kind of care need to knock it out is often not fully available in a lower resource country like the Democratic Republic of Congo.