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Dr. James Watson looks at a reproduction of the structure of DNA, which he helped discover, in this 1962 photograph. Decades later, Watson was one of the first people to have his entire genome sequenced.

Scientists See Upside And Downside Of Sequencing Their Own Genes

Prominent geneticists are getting their own genomes decoded, revealing the benefits and risks.

Obama, Ryan AARP Appearances Show Politics' Third Rail Is Still Charged

President Obama demonstrated that he intends to cut Republican challenger Mitt Romney no slack for his "47 percent" comment. He told AARP members that "Medicare and Social Security are not handouts." Meanwhile, Rep. Paul Ryan said critics of the Republican ticket's proposals are misleading seniors.

Francesa Anello with the Los Angeles County Mental Health Department heads up mental health services for prisoners at the county jail. She's responsible for reintegrating released prisoners with mental illness back into the community.

In Calif., Some Ex-Inmates Get Help In New Ways

Under California's criminal justice realignment program, counties are taking over responsibility from the state for low-level felons. That has affected how inmates with histories of mental illness move through the system even after they're released.

<em>Untitled</em>, by South African artist Gavin Jantjes, is one of the works in the "African Cosmos" exhibition.

Millennia Of Stargazing At 'African Cosmos' Exhibit

An ongoing exhibition at the National Museum of African Art asks visitors to consider the connections between art and science — and the ways both disciplines help us explore the why, when and how of our existence. Artifacts in the exhibition show that we've been wondering about the stars for millennia.

The water in Kitty Hawk, N.C. rose quickly.

Sandy: The Scene From Kitty Hawk, N.C.

The water rose quickly this morning and one family had to be rescued by officials on canoes and military vehicles.

First responders rescue flood-stranded people in Little Ferry, N.J., on Tuesday.

Sandy Could Dent The Vote, But In Whose Favor?

The effects of the superstorm could hurt turnout in traditionally blue states, limiting the popular vote for President Obama. But if Obama's response to the disaster is looked upon favorably, the opposition might be less motivated to turn out.

Sandy Underscores Debate Over Government's Role

For President Obama, the federal government is a critical vehicle for disaster relief. Mitt Romney and the GOP put more faith in local government and voluntary efforts.

Rescue in Hoboken: Much of the New Jersey city remains flooded and the National Guard has been called in to help rescue stranded residents. Tuesday, this was the scene on one of the city's flooded streets.

Latest On Sandy: Death Toll Rises, Wait For 'Normal' Life Continues

For many in New York City, New Jersey and other places hit hard by the superstorm, there's nothing to do but wait — for power, for transit service, for things to get better. They'll be waiting for days, officials warn.

Workers try to clear boats and debris from the New Jersey Transit's Morgan draw bridge on Wednesday in South Amboy, N.J., after Monday's storm surge from Sandy pushed boats and cargo containers onto the train tracks.

Navigating Traffic Nightmare, NYC Commuters Await Green Light

Mass transit service is slowly resuming in New York and New Jersey, but officials say it could be weeks before service is back to normal.

How Demographics Are Shaping Campaign Strategy

The Obama and Romney campaigns are slicing and dicing the electorate, trying to find the exact combination of voters that results in a win. Steve Inskeep speaks with Ronald Brownstein of The National Journal, who has been examining how the campaigns are doing the math.

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