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The town of Orick sits just steps away from Redwood National Park. It has prime real estate for recreation and tourism, so why are its motels and restaurants shuttered and its residents impoverished?

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with commentators E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Guy Benson of Townhall, about the midterm elections and President Trump's shakeup at the Department of Justice.

As we head into summer, a lifeguard shortage is affecting public pools throughout the country.

The full rescue was caught on the drone's camera as it flew out over crashing surf, dropped a floating device and hovered over the boys as they swam to shore.

Several school districts are postponing the first day of school due to power outages.

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson have joined 19 other attorneys general calling on the Trump administration to end its practice of separating families at the U.S.-Mexico border.

More than a foot of snow fell Sunday on the Sahara, shrouding the orange and red landscape in hues of white. The rare scene didn't last long. Luckily, some local photographers had their cameras ready.

Governors and state legislatures are stuck playing Scrooge from coast to coast. They're cutting back on services, dipping into reserves or raising taxes. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to South Dakota Gov.-elect Mike Rounds and Kentucky's outgoing Gov. Paul Patton.

The Category 4 storm is expected to hit the Carolinas and Virginia late Thursday or early Friday. All along the coast, people are being urged — or ordered — to get out, and get out early.

Democrats have proposed a suite of bills that would create consequences for walkouts. But Republicans would need to be present for them to pass.