Under the proposed rules, emergency workers might have to give advance notice before flying rescue or tactical drones over restricted areas. North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson argues that requirement could cripple search-and-rescue efforts and critical law enforcement actions

The war in the Middle East is playing a role in Davie County’s decision to stop fluoridating its water. Officials say they’re concerned in part about the availability of water-treatment chemicals from an Israeli manufacturer.

Base officials say the Main Gate closure is required to install critical security and infrastructure upgrades, and the project is expected to last 4 to 6 weeks.

A small device that attaches to a Glock pistol slide turns the semiautomatic firearm into a fully automatic weapon. Two of the illegal handguns were seized by police in High Point earlier this month.

Special Forces candidates from the U.S. Army’s Special Warfare Center will head into local communities for Robin Sage—their final, grueling test before becoming Green Berets.

Officials are predicting it will be the most historic series in the track’s 80-year history.

NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and KXJZ listener Nori Aquino of Sacramento, Calif.

NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben talks to meteorologist Robert Ballard of National Weather Service about Hurricane Lala's impact on Hawaii.

Millions of drivers across the country are encountering speed cameras for the first time, or will soon. Many don't like it, but advocates say there's clear evidence that cameras make roads safer.

A rundown of some of the wackiest and most creative foods at the Iowa State Fair this year.

NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with journalist Nick Thorpe about the changes made by the Hungarian government since Victor Orban's Fidesz party lost power following elections in April.

NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with Kevin Book of ClearView Energy about the United States' dwindling oil reserves as they hit the lowest level seen in more than four decades.

After a historically dry winter, some Colorado towns are running out of drinking water, requiring extraordinary measures to keep taps flowing.

NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks to Wall Street Journal business reporter Theo Francis about refunds some businesses are getting on the billions of dollars they've paid on President Trump's tariffs.

NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with Weezer's Rivers Cuomo. The band's latest self-titled album is also known as the Gold Album.

In southwest Florida, ten Republicans are vying for the nomination to replace Rep. Byron Donalds. With the majority of candidates from outside the state - it's raising questions about representation.