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Warmer temperatures are leading to emptier reservoirs across the West, such as Lake Oroville in Northern California.

The Drought In The Western U.S. Is Getting Bad. Climate Change Is Making It Worse

A record dry year is creating extreme drought in the West. But even if it rains, climate change will continue to shrink the water supply for millions of people.

People pass the front of the New York Stock Exchange in New York, on March 22. Brinkmanship in Washington over raising the U.S. debt ceiling has begun to raise worries in parts of the financial markets.

What you need to know about the debt ceiling as the deadline looms

What is the debt ceiling? What could happen if it's not raised? Here are answers to questions you may be asking about the debt limit and the fight over it.

The Jernigan-Noesi family, the Roper Nedd family, and the Ford family talk about the conversations they're having with their kids about racism, social justice, and having hope for the future.

'Change Can Happen': Black Families On Racism, Hope And Parenting

In wake of George Floyd's killing and the Black Lives Matter protests, conversations about race in America have a new urgency. Here's how Black parents are having 'the talk' with their children today.

Communities Are Trying To Help Working Parents Who Face A Child Care Gap

With many schools opening up either part-time or remotely, working parents face a childcare gap. Districts and nonprofits are partnering to provide accessible childcare and remote learning options.

There were a lot of people dressed as Catwoman at Comic-Con on Saturday, but this gentleman took the catnip fishie.

Comic-Con 2019, Day 3: Cosplay Day! (Plus, Yes, The Marvel Panel)

At San Diego Comic-Con, fans strut their stuff in all kinds of costumes — some homemade, some elaborately professional. Even pets and little kids get in on the act.

President Biden signs documents in the Presidents Room at the U.S. Capitol after taking the oath of office.

Biden Called For Unity In His Inaugural Address. He Might Find It Hard To Come By

As Joe Biden is inaugurated, he is hoping to bring America together. But the country's modern divisions didn't begin and end with Trump.

Oil refinery torches burn behind barbed wire in Beaumont, Tex.

My Sojourn In What Was The Sorriest City In America

When I finally do hang it up and retire from covering politics (there are those who wish I had done so long ago), I will be grateful for many things....

Books written by Lonnie Wheeler include, clockwise from top left, 'Intangiball;' 'Long Shot;' 'Sixty Feet, Six Inches;' and 'Pitch by Pitch.'

Services Sunday June 14 For Lonnie Wheeler, Cincinnati Sportswriter And Author

UPDATED 11 A.M. FRIDAY JUNE 12 : The Wheeler family will do an online Zoom memorial service for Lonnie at 2 p.m. Sunday June 14. "We wish we could...

For In-Person College, Coronavirus Testing Will Be Key. But Is That Feasible?

Colleges might be able to reopen their campuses if they're able to frequently test their students. But can they get tests --- and with budgets already squeezed, will they be able to afford it?

Missy Mazzoli performing in New York City in 2012.

Missy Mazzoli Is The 21st Century's Gatecrasher Of New Classical Music

Classical music has a gatekeeping problem. Through her label-defying music and commitment to mentorship, Mazzoli is fighting to correct that.

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