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Author Jeff Goodell says that American cities are under threat from extreme weather, rising sea levels and lax enforcement of environmental regulations. His new book is The Water Will Come.

The White House's estimate of gains for the average American family rests on a lot of assumptions and is disputed by economists on the right and left alike.

The violence includes "some of the most awful crimes we have ever seen," including beheadings and cutting children's throats, U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein tells NPR.

NPR's Robert Siegel speaks to Nicky Ouellet of Montana Public Radio about the massive $300 million contract awarded to Whitefish Energy, a company based in the hometown of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, to help restore Puerto Rico's power.

The battle to force ISIS out of Mosul ended a few months ago, but the impact that ISIS — and the battle — had on that city's children will most likely last their lifetimes. Many children who lost one or both of their parents and are still dealing with displacement.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Seamus Hughes, deputy director of George Washington University's program on extremism, about whether ISIS fighters are returning to their home countries as feared, following losses in Iraq and Syria.

The larger appeals court reversed a decision by a three-judge panel that in effect put off the girl's abortion. She is in federal custody, and authorities refuse to release her for the procedure.

Democrats charge that the investigations "appear aimed at diverting attention away" from the focus on Russia's interference in the 2016 election.

The decision by Puerto Rico's electric authority to give such a big contract — and such an enormous challenge — to Whitefish Energy has been met with surprise. The governor has now ordered an audit.

Sunk off Oman, the ship once sailed in the fleet of Vasco da Gama, who found a sea route from Europe to India. Now, researchers say an artifact found on board is a 500-year-old navigation tool.