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Two national literary figures, Marion Winik and Naomi Shahid Nye, have collected the prose and poetry of late Texan Ann ...

Any attempt to remain in office would be legally suspect and it is unclear how seriously Trump might pursue the idea.

The case of Terri Schiavo, whose comatose state fueled a long legal battle over end-of-life issues, unleashed political ...

At Ziwa ranch, a former cattle farm, there are now 48 rhinos – the only ones in the country living in their natural habitat.

Five years after COVID-19 reached pandemic status, public health experts reflect on what we learned—and how those lessons can ...

“Proper ventilation and drainage make it a safe, long-term home (for birds),” Kurup says. This prevents moisture buildup ...

The first bears of 2025 have been spotted in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. Adult males, called boars, are emerging from their dens this month, with females and juvenile bears expected to ...

Their job is to keep the peace amid a worsening and at times deadly conflict between humans and the world's largest land ...

Donald Trump “won on groceries,” as he put it, though the price of eggs remains high. But eggs are worth more than their ...

The loss of Eaton Canyon park means this unique place, with easy hiking and access to the Angeles National Forest, will be ...

Bobby Schindler still remembers his older sister's love of animals. "We had a Labrador growing up, a family pet that she just ...