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Oil refineries release billions of pounds of pollution into waterways each year, according to regulatory data. NPR found that pollution is concentrated near places where people of color live.

More than 760,000 customers have been left with no access to clean running water since Hurricane Fiona struck the island on Sunday.

The Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers are central arms of California's water system.

Historic flooding and record droughts are stressing water systems across the country, and experts warn that with climate change intensifying the crisis in Jackson, Miss., may be just the beginning.

Wild Hearts' is a roaring success, especially for newcomers to the beast-slaying subgenre.

The pioneering vocalist, who played a pivotal role in the history of rock and soul music, had suffered a litany of health issues in recent years.

This month Rady Children's Hospital honors NICU families and the medical staff who support them, part of NICU Awareness Month.

A network of more than 300 surveillance towers along the southern border has widespread bipartisan support. Their locations were a mystery until recently.

Four days have passed since Monday's magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria. At least 21,000 people have died as rescuers continue to search for survivors amongst the rubble.

In Port Sudan, Jeddah, Aswan and Cairo, people have sought safety from the fighting in Khartoum. After making difficult decisions and journeys, the biggest challenges for many are only beginning.