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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.

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.

Retired astrophysicist Fred Espenak (right) and his wife, Patricia, photographed a total solar eclipse from Jinta, China, on Aug. 1, 2008. He has witnessed 27 such events and plans to be in Casper, Wyo., on Aug. 21 — depending on the forecast.

Go See It, Eclipse Chasers Urge. 'Your First Time Is Always Special'

A small number of passionate "shadow lovers" roam the world to be at exactly the right place when the moon blots out the sun. One man has seen 33 — and calls each "one of the top events of my life."

The U.S. Capitol is seen here on March 7, 2018.

Too Many Candidates? Democrats Grapple With Oversupply In Southern California

A big, blue wave of candidates in California could actually wipe out Democrats' hope of winning a House majority by eliminating the party's chances flipping some key GOP seats in the state.

A Growing Group Of Doctors Are Big-Money Prescribers In Medicare

In 2011, just 41 health care providers prescribed more than $5 million each in medicines under Medicare Part D. In 2015, that number was 514. The rise of expensive hepatitis C drugs is a factor.

The Justice Department says racketeering convictions have "decapitated" the leadership of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas and "decimated" its ranks. Here, Assistant Attorney General Lanny Breuer announces in 2012 the arrest of dozens of Texas members of the white supremacist organization.

Federal Crackdown Merely 'A Respite' For Aryan Brotherhood Of Texas

The Justice Department has been trying to take down the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas, a violent prison gang. In 2014, 73 members were convicted. But a top ABT member says the group is bowed, not broken.

What To Expect From The GOP Tax Plan

Mary Louise Kelly talks with former economist for Vice President Biden Jared Bernstein and Peter Morici of the University of Maryland about the Republican tax plan.

"There does seem to be across-the-board understanding that what's happening to patients right now isn't right or fair," Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., said about surprise medical bills.

Bipartisan Support Builds For Limits On Surprise Medical Bills

President Trump said that taming unexpected medical bills would be a top priority for his administration. The sentiment found support from many in Congress.

Nation Rifle Association Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre's spending has come under scrutiny after documents were leaked detailing expensive clothing shopping trips.

As Leaks Show Lavish NRA Spending, Former Staff Detail Poor Conditions At Nonprofit

New documents leaked about NRA top executive Wayne LaPierre's lavish clothing and travel expenses contrast with the culture of fear, poor pay and an underfunded pension described by former staffers.

FBI Director Christopher Wray (from left), CIA Director Gina Haspel, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, arrive to testify before the Senate intelligence committee on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.

Trump Faults Spy Bosses As Break Widens Between What They Advise And What He Does

The president complained that his chiefs of the intelligence services were too "passive" and "naive" after a Senate hearing that underscored how often the White House rejects their assessments.

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