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Arizona is facing dramatic cuts in water deliveries from the drought-imperiled Colorado River. But a long-term conservation strategy is assuaging fears.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to author Yiyun Li about her new novel, "The Book of Goose," a story of two French girls who write a book that alters their lives.

The late Peruvian singer Yma Sumac would have turned 100 years old this week, a fantastic excuse to examine her legacy and listen to her nearly five octave voice.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks Massachusetts state Sen. Julian Cyr, who represents Martha's Vineyard, about the migrants that were flown to the resort island. The community welcomed the migrants.

NPR's A Martinez talks to associate professor Natasha Lightfoot of Columbia University about several countries moving to break ties with the Commonwealth now that Queen Elizabeth II has died.

The Queen made her way into generations of pop music. We listen to a portion of several songs which mention the queen — including songs by Duke Ellington, The Beatles and The Sex Pistols.

Veterans and their caregivers who are part of a popular Department of Veterans Affairs program are breathing easier after a three-year grace period on unenrollment was announced.

The president's approval rating is up to 44%, but 7-in-10 people say the country is going in the wrong direction, and young and Black voters are among the least likely to vote this fall.

In the 1970s, John Singer left the Army and changed his name to Faygele Ben-Miriam. Two friends — Patrick Haggerty and Ronni Gilboa — remember the gay rights activist who died in 2000.

Ukraine's battlefield victories are a reason for celebration. But could it could also usher in another dangerous phase — with Russia's President Vladimir Putin lashing out in other ways.