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The streets of Annapolis, Md., now flood about 40 times a year at high tide. Even the owners of property that is significantly inland may need flood insurance as the sea's level continues to rise.

Mapping Coastal Flood Risk Lags Behind Sea Level Rise

Federal maps help determine who on the coast must buy flood insurance, but many don't include the latest data. Maryland is now making its own flood maps, so homeowners can see if they're at risk.

President Trump and then-chief strategist Steve Bannon in April. They no longer work together in the White House, but they both seem primed to go to war with the GOP establishment.

Trump, Bannon Maneuvers Could Threaten GOP Senate Majority

Trump has criticized incumbent GOP senators while praising a Democrat who is a top GOP target. And Steve Bannon is threatening to boost primary challengers in GOP races, perhaps making 2018 tougher.

If you fly into Haines, Alaska, you'll be on a prop plane so small that your pilot will call the roll.

What It's Like To Live In A Small, Rural, Politically Divided Town

Politics in Haines, Alaska — population 2,500 — has grown intensely bitter lately, reflecting the volume and heat of national politics.

Presidential Candidates Emphasize Security After Paris Attack

Just a few days before the first round in France's presidential election, a gunman in Paris killed a police officer. Candidates are now talking about security issues.

Alex Morgan of the U.S. women's soccer team celebrates a goal against Puerto Rico during the 2016 Women's Olympic Qualifying game on Feb. 10 in Frisco, Texas. The U.S. team will be going for its fourth straight gold, reflecting the dominance of American women at the Olympics, particularly in team sports.

U.S. Women Will Rule In Rio (You Can Thank Title IX)

American women are poised to win far more medals than any other women's squad in Rio. As part of their relentless rise, they're also expected to outpace the U.S. men.

Sophomore Morgan Wang (center) takes part in a rehearsal of <em>The Miser</em> at Arroyo Pacific Academy in Arcadia, Calif., last November. Wang plays Marianne in the play.

Growing Numbers Of Chinese Teens Are Coming To America For High School

More than 23,000 have come so far, with California a top destination — especially the Los Angeles suburbs in the San Gabriel Valley. Many teens live with host families and attend private schools.

Tim Ma prepares a duck confit salad at his restaurant, Kyirisan, in Washington, D.C. Ma says being mindful about reducing food waste is an integral part of his philosophy in the kitchen — not just for environmental reasons but also for profitability.

For One Fine-Dining Chef, Cutting Food Waste Saves The Planet And The Bottom Line

After nearly going bankrupt, chef Tim Ma cut costs by cooking creatively with every last bit of ingredients. Some dishes born of frugality have become favorites at his acclaimed D.C. restaurant.

Nashom Wooden performs onstage during Wigstock on Sept. 1 at the Pier 17 Rooftop in New York. Wigstock, a drag festival started in the 1980s, returned in 2018.

Wigstock, 'An Iconic Piece of Drag History,' Lets Its Roots Show At 2018 Revival

For years, Wigstock was a staple of New York City's drag scene. And after a 17-year hiatus and a boom in drag's popularity, the outdoor festival returned.

Safiya Kitwana of Lithonia, Ga., is a single mom with two teenage kids who lost her job in the pandemic. A federal program would pay all her back rent so she could keep her home. But DeKalb County, Ga., will only pay 60% of people's back rent, and Kitwana is now on the verge of eviction.

Georgia County Tried To Help Everyone Facing Eviction. Now A Crisis Looms

A federal moratorium on evictions ends next week. But $50 billion from Congress to help Americans behind on rent isn't reaching many who need it. One problem: local rules that deny people the help.

Biden To Reveal His Emergency Pandemic Relief Plan

President-elect Joe Biden is set on Thursday to outline his plan for a coronavirus relief package that he wants Congress to act upon quickly after he takes office.

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