CARTOONS: Growing inflation

Take a look at these editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.

Wildfires burning across drought-stricken Southwest

A wildfire in Arizona that had neighboring New Mexico breathing in smoke was one of several blazes scorching the drought-stricken Southwest, signaling what could be a devastating summer.

White ring is stark reminder of Lake Mead water drought

Lake Mead has dropped almost 143 feet from an elevation of 1,214.14 feet in 2000 to 1,071.77 feet as of Tuesday. That makes the lake about 37 percent full.

Nevada gets more than $50M in transportation bill

Nevada will get $51.5 million for roads and public transit projects in a House transportation committee spending bill, funding for projects sought by both Democratic and Republican lawmakers.