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Around 160,000 people in and around Mississippi's capital Jackson lack access to running water. Morning Edition Host Leila Fadel talks about it with Associated Press reporter Michael Goldberg.

In California, the legislature is allocating $650 million to combat a growing homelessness problem. But mayors in California cities requested $2 billion.

Retirees have protested in two Chinese cities over fears that the authorities will dip into their personal health savings accounts to cover public budget shortfalls.

Russia conducted its largest series of airstrikes against Ukraine since mid-December, aimed at critical infrastructure. It's the latest salvo targeting Ukrainian power and water supplies.

Roundabouts can slash commute times, reduce pollution and even limit car accidents. But city planners will have to overcome public fears for the circles to thrive in the U.S.

In 12 years as mayor, Michael Bloomberg took bold actions to make New York more livable and economically viable. But his aggressive policing tactics have tarnished his legacy.

The transfers marked another example of Indigenous people reclaiming stewardship over the land and animals that their ancestors managed for thousands of years.

A former mob lawyer, Oscar B. Goodman has been mayor of Las Vegas since 1999. He's famous for his love of gin and even gives out poker chips to guests. Host Liane Hansen speaks with Goodman about the city's past, present and future as it struggles through the economic downturn.

Gunmen in Mumbai are thought to still be holding a number of foreign hostages. Indian commandos have been trading fire with the attackers. On Wednesday, gunmen armed with assault rifles and grenades fanned out across Mumbai and attacked popular tourist sites, including the city's top two luxury hotels.

What if this desert city was better designed to protect against the deadly heat that is inevitably coming with climate change?