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The impact of severe heat waves on livestock is creating new challenges for those trying to manage the animals stress; alpaca farmers have surprising new methods.

NPR's Pien Huang, Avery Keatley and Bob Mondello explore what works about road trip movies centered on women.

A new report offers insights for U.K. efforts to improve areas with polluted water supplies.

We speak to music journalist Christopher Weingarten about why so many high-profile drummers have either been fired or retired this year in what's been dubbed the "Drumpocalypse."

Summer reading season is here! We' have some top book picks for you, courtesy of NPR staffers.

The news from Central Texas, where July 4 rains caused severe flash flooding, continues to be grim. The number of deaths has risen to more than 50, according to state officials. Most, so far, are in Kerr County, according to the County sheriff.

Sam Kean has gone back in time, at least in practice, for his new book "Dinner with King Tut." He talks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about "experimental archeology" and learning about ancient cultures.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Houston Public Media listener Ed Menger and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Tropical Storm Chantal grew in strength as it approached the southeast U.S. coast. It's forecasted to bring heavy rains to parts of the Carolinas on Sunday.

NPR has compiled a timeline of when local, state and federal officials posted warnings on social media as well as the timeline of events as presented by local officials.