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As the Palm Springs Surf Club's chief hydro officer, Cheyne Magnusson will be in charge of using a powerful pneumatic system to tailor-make waves for surfers. He likens it to being a wave DJ.

Some See Desert As Next Surfing Hot Spot

Surfing is a hallmark of Southern California's famous beaches. But soon, people who live in the desert east of Los Angeles will be able to take to the waves themselves without driving to the shore.

Oceanside City Council Look's For New Mayor After Jim Wood Steps Down

The Oceanside City Council Thursday solicited input from residents on how to proceed in replacing former mayor Jim Wood, who stepped down on Jan. 1 for health reasons.

Duenet Alexand (left) and Berthenid Dasny have been maintaining the grounds at the St. Christophe memorial at Titanyen, north of Port-au-Prince, where thousands of earthquake victims were buried in mass graves.

A 'Lost Decade': Haiti Still Struggles To Recover 10 Years After Massive Earthquake

Billions of dollars poured into Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, giving the economy a boost. But reconstruction hasn't lived up to what was promised and Haitians tell NPR they feel forgotten.

In this Jan. 20, 2021, file photo President Joe Biden signs a series of executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.

Biden Rescinds Abortion Restrictions On US Foreign Aid

President Joe Biden has rescinded a regulation that barred U.S. foreign aid from being used to perform or promote abortions.

What Happens When A Pandemic And An Epidemic Collide

At the international AIDS conference last week — held virtually — concerns were shared about the impact of the novel coronavirus on efforts to fight AIDS.

Wilma Banks, who lives in the neighborhood of New Orleans East, sits on her bed next to her nebulizer and CPAP machine. In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, when much of New Orleans was left without power, she wasn't able to power up the medical devices and had only her limited supply of inhalers to widen her airways.

Entergy Resisted Upgrading New Orleans' Power Grid. Residents Paid the Price

Entergy failed to rebuild a stronger system after hurricanes repeatedly damaged its electric grid. Then Hurricane Ida knocked out power for more than a week in the middle of a heat wave.

Behind the scenes of the virtual festival streaming at the San Diego Tet Festival, Feb. 13, 2021.

Lunar New Year Celebrations Go Virtual In San Diego

The Lunar New Year is generally known for spending time with family, food and cultural performances, but the pandemic has forced changes to those traditions.

Imperial County in California is rural but has been hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Deborah Birx warned the pandemic is in a "new phase."

Birx Warns U.S. Coronavirus Epidemic Is In 'New Phase' As Cases And Deaths Climb

Dr. Deborah Birx said on Sunday that infections are widespread in both urban and rural areas. Adm. Brett Giroir said it is time to "move on" from hydroxychloroquine and focus on effective treatments.

Designer Rabih Kayrouz says he's going back to basics with his new collection.

The Autumn-Winter Shows Must Go On: Paris Fashion Week In The Time Of Corona

Pandemic restrictions are in full swing in Paris, but Fashion Week has pressed on with a mix of digital presentations and real-life shows for this year's fall and winter womenswear collections.

Rick Ross: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Miami's biggest boss performs six songs with a live band in this Tiny Desk quarantine concert, part of our Black History Month celebration.

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