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While the presidential election may have been the big political story of 2016, underneath the surface, a growing conflict between conservative state governments and liberal cities will have a big impact on national politics in the coming years.

The former Texas governor once said he would abolish the Department of Energy. Now, as Trump's pick for the agency head, he said said his view on that — and global warming — have changed.

Attorney General Roy Cooper, a Democrat, leads the Republican incumbent by 6,600 votes, with both candidates hovering just below the 49 percent mark.

Wildfires continue to burn in five southern states. Some were intentionally set. Others were fueled by months of drought. Firefighters are struggling to get it all under control.

The Ecuadorian Embassy in London has acknowledged that it has cut off WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's internet access. Steve Inskeep talks to "New York Times" London Bureau Chief Steven Erlanger.

Our story about the barbershop that takes $2 off haircuts for young readers went viral, so we went back to ask what happened next.

The Americans bested the Canadians in a shootout. They won their semifinal match against Russia in a shootout as well, thanks to three goals from 19-year-old Troy Terry.

Actress Carrie Fisher died on Tuesday at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack late last week. She will forever be remembered for the role she took when she was 19, Princess Leia in Star Wars.

The former Texas governor once wanted to eliminate the Department of Energy. Perry and Donald Trump have doubted climate science, an key area of research at some of the department's 17 national labs.

During our Divided States follow-up, we hear from Trump supporter Linda Caudill, a retired Ohio businesswoman, and Bernie Sanders supporter Majerle Lister, a member of the Navajo Nation from Arizona.