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PG&E, whose equipment started some of California's deadliest fires, proposes burying power lines in some areas. Local regulators have pushed back, citing costs. (Story aired on ATC on Nov. 1, 2023.)

Earlier this week, Texas came close to a blackout. Another heat wave had people using their air conditioners into the evenings because temperatures didn't cool off. The grid nearly couldn't keep up.

Pacific Gas & Electric — whose equipment started some of California's deadliest wildfires — has proposed burying power lines in some at-risk areas. Local regulators have pushed back, citing costs.

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced Thursday that he will not run for re-election. Losing him in that seat is a major blow to Democrats' efforts to retain control of the senate.

As Maui begins to pick up the pieces after deadly fires, the question is what can be done to prevent similar disasters. Other Westerns states have adopted measures to protect communities.

Four years ago, Bernie Sanders dropped his presidential bid and endorsed Joe Biden, helping Biden expand his coalition, including with young voters. Is another "unity" moment possible in 2024?

Acclaimed author Lauren Groff's new novel, The Vaster Wilds, is about a young girl on the run during Colonial times. But the writer is really questioning — what will it take to survive today?

This spring's landmark deal to keep more water in the Colorado River will send farmers money to use less water. In the district that uses that most water there is some deep skepticism.

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego about how her city's residents are enduring day 26 with temperatures above 110 degrees.

President Trump released his budget request for 2027 on Friday, asking for $1.5 trillion in defense spending.