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Massachusetts bore the brunt of the winter storm. Many coastal communities were flooded by a storm surge and Boston recorded its highest tide in almost a century.

On Thursday, we reported iguanas were falling from trees in Florida. Now, we explain why it is happening and what citizens should do in reaction. Bottom line: don't touch them. They are not dead. They may thaw out and attack.

The pro-government constitutional assembly called for a new presidential election in Venezuela by the end of April as the country continues to deal with a growing economic and political crisis.

In this family, three generations of women have held careers in the medical field. In a StoryCorps interview, Sharon Brangman tells her daughter the struggles she faced while pursuing her dream job.

Commentator Mike Pesca says watching football is no longer just glorious enjoyment of fantastic plays. With the NFL's frequent use of instant replay, it's become an exercise in scrutiny and doubt.

Scientists have discovered the proboscis butterflies use to suck nectar from flowers existed before flowers did. So: What were ancient butterflies using their long, tongue-like suckers for?

Several groups of lawmakers are working on legislative solutions to the dilemma faced by immigrants who were brought to the country illegally as children. One is a bill proposed by Republican Rep. Bob Goodlatte of Virginia.

He participated in lunch counter sit-ins in the 1950s and '60s and was arrested on more than one occasion. Few may recognize the name Dion Diamond, but he tells StoryCorps he knows he left his mark.

Mary Louise Kelly, NPR's veteran National Security Correspondent, joins All Things Considered as the program's newest host. NPR's Ari Shapiro and Kelly McEvers welcome her to the program.

Mary J. Blige is having a moment. The nine-time Grammy winning singer has been getting award nominations for acting in the film Mudbound. Blige says she's grateful for her star.