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Pipes direct water into an irrigation project held by the University of California. After a few decades of not enough water California water officials are scrambling to catch as much of this year's floodwaters as they can.

California wants to store floodwaters underground. It's harder than it sounds

Even during epic floods, California is trying to prepare for the next drought by capturing water from this year's epic winter storms.

Karoline performs as Katie and Tony Nam as Malcolm in <em>Exclusion</em> at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.

In 'Exclusion,' Kenneth Lin draws on his roots as the son of Chinese immigrants

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with playwright Kenneth Lin about his play Exclusion, which explores racial tensions through the lens of the entertainment industry.

This photo provided by the U.S. Coast Guard shows the typhoon closing in on Tumon Bay, Guam on Tuesday.

A typhoon just lashed Guam. What does federal relief look like for a U.S. territory?

Guam still faces dangerous winds and flash floods as the powerful storm moves away from the island. Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero spoke to Morning Edition about damage so far and federal help on the way.

Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., and Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., speak to reporters about negotiations on the debt limit outside of the House Republican conference meeting on Capitol Hill.

Low-key Louisiana lawmaker tapped to help lead GOP debt negotiations

Rep. Garret Graves was critical in helping Kevin McCarthy get the votes to be elected speaker. Now, he's taking the lead at the negotiating table on how to avoid a historic debt default.

Netflix has officially begun its plan to make users pay extra for password sharing

Netflix first announced in March 2022 it would charge extra for password sharing, pointing to concerns that the practice was contributing to revenue loss.

FILE - A protestor holds a sign during a Students Demand Action event, near the U.S. Capitol, Monday, June 6, 2022, in Washington.

Poll: Most Americans say curbing gun violence is more important than gun rights

A year after the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, the NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll found the highest percentage in a decade said ending gun violence trumps protecting gun rights.

How a little more silence in children's lives helps them grow

Studies show too much noise, particularly loud, irregular noise, can hurt a child's brain development, because if sound is irregular, it distracts our brains and makes concentration more difficult.

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy speaks to the media at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

Debt ceiling talks aren't going well. Here's where they stand

House Republicans insist there's a gulf between them and the White House on key areas on how to resolve the looming debt ceiling deadline.

The memorial at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. A mass shooting there on May 24, 2022, killed 19 children and two teachers. For surviving families, the year since has been an agonizing fight for answers and accountability.

A year after Uvalde's school massacre, healing remains elusive

There are still many unresolved questions about the shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers. As they grasp for answers, surviving families and the broader community feel suspended in grief.

Travelers line up to check in for United Airlines flights at San Francisco International Airport on July 1, 2022 in San Francisco, Calif. This summer is expected to be a record for air travel.

A record number of Americans may fly this summer. Here's everything you need to know

Memorial Day weekend kicks off the busy summer air travel season and this may be the busiest ever. But some worry it could be another summer of delays and cancellations after a "pretty rocky" 2022.

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