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Five years ago, the Supreme Court blocked the federal government from regulating small, isolated wetlands and streams and returned those powers to the states. In some areas, such as the Houston suburbs, there is no effective regulation and thousands of acres are being filled in with dirt.

American forces are evacuating thousands of U.S. citizens from war-torn Lebanon. But smaller evacuations take place quite often and receive barely a mention in the media — the evacuation of families and non-essential personnel from U.S. embassies in countries that have become dangerous.

A measles outbreak in Boston is showing how the global economy opens opportunities for one of the world's most contagious viruses. Disease detectives say a computer programmer from India brought the virus to Boston's tallest office tower. The outbreak reveals that millions of Americans in their 30s and 40s are vulnerable to measles, even though they were vaccinated years ago.

Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says there will be "no cease-fire" until the threat of Hezbollah attacks is removed. Israel launches new airstrikes in south Lebanon, despite an agreement to suspend air attacks for 48 hours.

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with San Antonio Express-News reporter Jacob Beltran about the latest develops in the Uvalde, Texas, elementary school shooting.

Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Grand Forks, N.D., city council member Ken Vein about the 25th anniversary of the Red River floods and what the city has done since then.

While many Iraqis blame foreigners for the bloody attacks on civilians, the hallmark of the ongoing insurgency, the truth is that many of the bombers are Iraqi citizens.

The celebration of Juneteenth dates from 1865, when Texas slaves first learned the Civil War was over and they were free. On the 140th anniversary, historical sites in several states are offering a more realistic portrayal of slavery and plantation life.

Images of dead civilians in the streets of Bucha shocked the world and intensified concerns of Russian war crimes in Ukraine. Officials want more military aid, and bigger consequences for Russia.

President Biden is banning U.S. imports of Russian oil: the latest move to punish Moscow for its war on Ukraine. Gasoline prices are spiking.