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The Boston Tea Party museum sits right on the edge of the harbor. With rising sea levels and the increasing threat of strong storms, buildings like these are at particular risk of flooding.

Boston Grapples With The Threat Of Storms And Rising Water

Superstorm Sandy was a wake-up call for the Eastern Seaboard — especially Boston, where flooding rivers can meet a surging ocean, all in Boston Harbor. So what's a city to do? Retreat from the water or better shield buildings from flooding.

Congress Poised To Simplify FAFSA, And Help People In Prison Go To College

In a bipartisan effort, Congress is close to a deal to simplify the federal financial aid form, or FAFSA, a major policy goal of retiring Republican senator Lamar Alexander.

Karin Huster was diagnosed with breast cancer during the pandemic. As she yearned for human contact, memories of her work with Ebola patients in Africa came flooding back.

My Breast Cancer Diagnosis Came In The Pandemic. I Wanted More Than A 'Virtual Hug'

The diagnosis — delivered at a distance of 6 feet in the doctor's office — was a shock. It brought back memories of my work in the Ebola ward. Then as now, an intimate touch was a rare thing.

In this Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 file photo, Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.

After The Capitol Attack, Does Police MAGA Sentiment Cross The Line?

Many in law enforcement have cheered on former President Donald Trump. After his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, some say police expressions of that support threaten police legitimacy.

Children and teachers from the KU Kids Deanwood Child Care Center complete a mural in celebration of the launch of the Child Tax Credit on July 14 in Washington, D.C. Tens of millions of parents have received their first monthly child tax credit payment, but it might make sense to opt out of the rest of the payments and wait until next year to claim the credit in full.

You Might Consider Opting Out Of The Child Tax Credit. Here's Why

The first monthly enhanced child tax credit payment has landed, but some families are now opting out. Here's how to decide whether it makes sense for you.

In newly released testimony, Jack Smith defends his investigations into Trump

Former special counsel Jack Smith spoke with lawmakers behind closed doors in December. That testimony is now public.

Cpl. Mark Frost of the Kingsville Police Department in Texas inspects the rear deck of a pickup for smuggled currency.

Seized Drug Assets Pad Police Budgets

Justice Department data show that the amount of drug-related assets confiscated since 2004 has tripled, from $567 million to $1.6 billion. Critics claim some law enforcement agencies have become "addicted to drug money" in their quest to fill their own coffers.

FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before a House Committee on the Judiciary oversight hearing on Wednesday.

FBI Director Wray grilled as House GOP members allege 'politicization' of the agency

Wray faced a wide range of questions by House Judiciary Committee members, most framed as accusations that the FBI pursues a political agenda targeting conservatives.

97-Year-Old Birder Has No Intention Of Slowing Down

At the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge in Texas is where 97-year-old Karl Haller has been counting birds for decades. Haller says he plans to keep going for as long as he can. He already has been counting birds for more than 50 yers.

Matthew Weiner says sometimes he wakes up in the middle of the night wondering if there'd even be a <em>Mad Men</em> without Jon Hamm, who plays Don Draper.

'Mad Men' Creator Matthew Weiner On The End Of Don Draper's Journey

Weiner is currently writing and shooting the show's final episodes. He tells Fresh Air, "I'm going to be leaving these characters in a place where they belong."

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