In theory, the maps enable homeowners, businesses and local officials to understand their flood risk and take appropriate ...

On average, it takes five to seven years to develop and implement a new FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map. As a result, many maps across the U.S. are significantly out of date, often failing to reflect ...

MLB's stars of tomorrow are becoming the stars of today in very short order these days. To wit, two dozen players who were ...

President Donald Trump spoke about the loss of life as a result of the flooding while surrounded by state and city leaders in Kerrville on Friday.

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Rubble ridges, which have been built parallel to the shore, help retain some sand without fully stopping the natural flow in the lake.

For centuries, we’ve imagined Neanderthals as distant cousins — a separate species that vanished long ago. But thanks to ...

This chapter of history reveals another fundamental fact: The post-World War II international order established the basis for ...

CNBC published its annual ranking of America's "top states for business" on Thursday, recognizing where companies are ...

Thirty-one states, plus the District of Columbia, received more than they paid in. New Mexico, for example, sent around $12.4 ...

Domestic migration has changed over the past 10 years, as Americans chase better jobs, cheaper housing and a greater quality ...

The U.S. is in peak flu season, as the Centers for Disease Control says “seasonal influenza activity remains elevated and continues to increase across the country.” ...