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Lachlan Barilleau, 5, enjoys catching insects in his backyard in Central, near Baton Rouge, La.

Living In Harm's Way: Why Most Flood Risk Is Not Disclosed

About 15 million properties in the U.S. are prone to flooding, but patchwork and ineffective disclosure laws mean most people get little to no information about flood risk before they move.

A Richmond, Va., roadway was blanketed by snow after a winter storm hit several U.S. states.

Winter Storm Wallops Parts Of Southeastern U.S.

The National Weather Service warned of continued hazards as wintry conditions linger, particularly in Virginia and the Carolinas.

First lady Melania Trump arrives to speak on the second night of the Republican National Convention from the Rose Garden of the White House on Tuesday.

4 Takeaways From Night 2 Of The Republican National Convention

Melania Trump empathized with those struggling with the coronavirus, while others sidestepped the pandemic's impact on the economy. The program disregarded old lines between official and political.

A voter registration volunteer in Philadelphia in 2018. New registrations had surged going into 2020 but have dropped off dramatically as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Pandemic Puts A Crimp On Voter Registration, Potentially Altering Electorate

Most places where Americans usually register to vote have been closed since March. It's led to a big drop in new registrations right before an election that was expected to see record turnout.

Fliers were posted during the hunt for Casey Hathaway, the North Carolina toddler who had gone missing Tuesday.

Missing 3-Year-Old Boy Is Found Alive In Woods Of North Carolina

Casey Hathaway disappeared on Tuesday and was found tangled in a brier patch not far from his great-grandmother's house.

As coronavirus outbreaks continue to flare in the U.S., modelers project the country will hit nearly 300,000 deaths by December 1.

300,000 Deaths By December? 9 Takeaways From The Newest COVID-19 Projections

What's driving this death toll? Could anything improve the outlook? How reliable are these predictions anyway? We get into the weeds.

A woman stops to photograph a memorial for George Floyd at The Fountain of Praise church on Tuesday in Houston.

WATCH: Family Of George Floyd, Whose Death Sparked Protests, Holds Funeral Service

George Floyd's death at the hands of police sparked protests around the world. His family's private service Tuesday follows public memorials that drew thousands of mourners.

Most Teachers Concerned About In-Person School; 2 In 3 Want To Start The Year Online

A new national poll of teachers from NPR/Ipsos finds broad trepidation about returning to the classroom, with 77% of those surveyed worried about risking their own health.

New recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit training Battalion, receive a Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) brief at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, March 30, 2020. At this point, recruits are informed of the articles under the UCMJ that apply to them while they are in recruit training. Marines and recruits on MCRD practice social distancing when possible for everyone's overall health and to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

San Diego Marines Boot Camp Stays Open While East Coast Orders A Halt

Another class of Marine recruits flew into San Diego Monday evening, despite a travel ban for the rest of the US military and pause on recruitment on the east coast.

Will protests against the death of George Floyd galvanize Congress to overhaul the way police departments function? Democratic lawmakers plan to introduce a bill this week to curb police excesses.

In Wake Of Protests, Democrats To Unveil Police Reform Legislation

Congressional Democrats will unveil legislation Monday to install wide-ranging reforms for police departments across the country. It could face Republican opposition.

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