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Climate change is increasing the frequency of rainstorms in many parts of the U.S., and those storms bring more rain. Many communities don't have the drainage systems needed to handle all the water.

Capt. William Howard Hughes Jr. had top-secret clearance and disappeared in 1983. His family was baffled, and some people speculated he'd defected to the Soviet Union.

Carl Zimmer wondered what secrets lurked in his genetic code — so he decided to have his genome sequenced. He writes about the implications of the study of genetics in She Has Her Mother's Laugh.

In the relaxed days of summer, critic Maureen Corrigan reflexively reaches for a mystery. This year, she's settling in with The Dime, by Kathleen Kent, and The Death of Mrs. Westaway, by Ruth Ware.

Oklahoma and Kansas recently passed laws that religious adoption agencies do not have to work with same-sex couples if they don't want to. That's a law that's already on the books in seven other state

Bennet became president of a financially troubled organization in 1983 and led it to growth and stability for a decade. He also held leadership roles with the State Department and Wesleyan University.

Both the U.S. and North Korea have embassies in the wealthy city-state, known as the "Switzerland of Asia," Singapore also enjoys good relations with both Washington and Pyongyang.

A bipartisan amendment by senators could undo a deal struck days ago to revive the Chinese telecom giant after it was cut off from its U.S. suppliers over sales to Iran and North Korea.

If North Korea agrees to open its economy, its reserve of natural resources, young population, and strategic location presents opportunities for foreign investors.

A Chinese national who joined the U.S. Army is facing deportation before he has a chance to gain citizenship through military service. His lawyer says he'll face reprisals if he is returned to China.