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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.

NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michele Steele talk about the first week of Wimbledon, soccer's Gold Cup final between the U.S. and Mexico, and Joey Chestnut's return to the hot-dog-eating big stage.

The U.S. dollar's long dominance as the world's currency is fraying as global investors warm to a "sell America" trading strategy.

With the Los Angeles Lakers valued at a record $10 billion, there aren't many people that can buy a sports team. Who are they and what will that mean to fans?

NPR's Michel Martin asks Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., a member of House Democratic leadership, about Democrats' inability to stop the GOP megabill bound for the president's signature.

About 40 million people rely on the Colorado River for drinking water. It also irrigates agricultural fields. It's also shrinking. Now, states might agree on a potential deal on sharing the river.