To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, Catholic bishops from across the nation will come together Thursday to consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. U.S. bishops are ...

Rachel Carson was a marine biologist who wrote three books about life in the ocean, before a letter, published in The Boston Herald, prompted a change of focus. The ...

Most people who've lived in the Coachella Valley for a while have experienced the high winds that kick dust into the air, leading to sneezing, coughing and sometimes more serious health effects. But ...

To solve the Spring Island Quiz Puzzle and unlock your reward, you will need to answer all five questions given by the Curious Flower correctly at the Springtime Floating Festival. To get started, you ...

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, WTOP presents “250 Years of America,” a multipart series examining the innovations, breakthroughs and pivotal moments that have shaped the nation ...

Farmer Joe Lau stands in front of his field of soybeans in St. Joseph, Mo. Lau says earlier springs have not affected his production negatively but he worries about pests on his crops. Credit: Héctor ...

As a row crop farmer in St. Joseph, Missouri, Joe Lau said he’s noticing more extreme weather these days. Warmer seasons throughout the year. Quarter-inch predictions of rain stamped out by storms ...

If there’s anything as reliable as the changing of the seasons, it’s the cultural messaging that comes with it. Winter turns to spring, and suddenly, every algorithm, brand and well-meaning friend ...

A new study by Harvard biologists reveals how octopuses feel their way to potential mates with a "taste by touch" sensory system and can even couple at arm's length without actually seeing each other.

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