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California's drought has the state re-thinking who has the right to its water. A complex system dating back to the 19th century divides up the state's supplies.

U.S. Central Command says the rebel fighters apparently turned over the equipment in return for safe passage in the region. Correspondent Tom Bowman tells NPR's Scott Simon more.

Be wary of Russia's role in Syria, the opposition figure warns. He's working the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, pushing for more help for Syria's rebels and civilians.

The "cell on wheels" is making the rounds at street festivals in Milwaukee. Teens can climb in the mobile attraction to get a feel for what it would be like to spend time behind bars.

Clay tablets show that Babylonian astronomers tracked planets using a method that was thought to be invented 1,400 years later. In a way, scientists say, the ancient techniques were "very modern."

The country executed 47 people today, including a prominent cleric for the minority Shia in the Kingdom. Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr was a vocal critic of the Saudi monarchy and was arrested in 2012.

Mexican authorities say the drug kingpin wanted to film a biopic about his life and reached out to producers — which helped officials track him down. He's been returned to the site of his July escape.

2015 was a year of mega-mergers — deals made because of falling commodity prices, and deals that came with big tax advantages. NPR looks back at the year in mergers.

House Speaker Paul Ryan and Sen. Tim Scott hosted a forum in South Carolina Saturday on how Republicans plan to combat poverty. About half of the GOP presidential candidates shared their ideas.

Citadel President Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa says it seems the cadets "were singing Christmas carols as part of a 'Ghosts of Christmas Past' skit."