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Because of a change in the climate, giant sequoias have become more vulnerable to insects, disease and wildfire.

Pope Francis is apologizing for a slur he used while referring to gay men during a meeting with Italian bishops earlier this month.

Need an excuse to do less yard work? It might actually help butterflies and other pollinators.

A court in Hong Kong is due to issue verdicts this week in the case of the “Hong Kong 47” -- the territory’s largest national security case yet.

South Africans are going to the polls, and the big question is whether the ruling African National Congress will finally lose its absolute majority in parliament after 30 years in power.

Teachers are sometimes injured when responding to commonplace behavioral issues at school. Some are calling for better tracking to determine the extent of the problem.

Have efforts to eradicate invasive mussels detected last fall in the Columbia River Basin been successful? Idaho officials are waiting to find out.

Does this date have special meaning for you or a loved one? Day sponsorships may be available for this date next year. Contact membership@wkar.org to learn more.

Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, founder and drummer of The Roots, has written a new book. "Hip-Hop Is History" is a very personal take on the influence of rap and how it's changed, for better or worse.

U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limon, who just edited a new collection of poetry about the natural world called "You Are Here," answers a question on NPR's Wild Card with Rachel Martin.