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The O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant in Jackson, Mississippi, shown late last month. Jackson is currently struggling with access to safe drinking water after flooding caused a disruption at a main water processing facility.

The crisis in Jackson shows how climate change is threatening water supplies

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.

Demonstrators walk in the street during a protest march in Elizabeth City, N.C., after the shooting death of Andrew Brown Jr. Local officials plan to release body-camera footage of the incident on Monday.

Andrew Brown Jr. Family Lawyers Say Video Shows An 'Execution'

Sheriff's deputies shot and killed Brown, a Black man, while carrying out warrants in Elizabeth City, N.C. Family lawyers say body camera video shows deputies firing while Brown poses no threat.

Most of those polled said they cared about cost — and content — when it came to streaming services.

What do users want from their TV streaming? A new NPR/Ipsos poll has some answers

Consumers often make decisions about TV streaming platforms based on three factors.

This Friday, June, 15, 2018 photo shows Lake Champlain from the ferry landing in Grand Isle, Vt.

3 men in 3 days die after falling through ice on Vermont's Lake Champlain

The three men were all ice fishermen, and two of the men were brothers.

U.S. players Stefanie Dolson, Jacquelyn Young, Kelsey Plum and Allisha Gray celebrate after defeating the team from Russia in the women's 3-on-3 gold medal basketball game at the Summer Olympics on Wednesday.

U.S. 3x3 Women's Basketball Takes Gold In The Sport's Olympic Debut

The U.S. women's team took an early lead against the Russians and maintained it the entire game. The action unfolds over just 10 minutes — or the first to 21 points if that happens more quickly.

An F-16 fighter jet used a missile to take out an unidentified object over Michigan's Lake Huron on Saturday. Here, a Belgian F-16 is pictured taking part in a NATO nuclear deterrence exercise in Belgium in October.

Over Lake Huron, the U.S. downs a 3rd unidentified object in 3 days

A unidentified object has been shot down by U.S. forces over Michigan's Lake Huron, according to the Pentagon. It's the fourth aerial shootdown in just over a week in North America.

The Trump Impeachment Trial - Day 3

Republican National Convention - Day 3

Coverage of the Republican National Convention - Day 3

The Trump Impeachment Hearings - Day 3

Democratic National Convention - Day 3

Coverage of the Democratic National Convention - Day 3

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