The Carolina parakeet, so named for the region where it was discovered, was known for its “disagreeable screams” and great beauty. Paul D. Steward / Science Photo Library Among all the birds ...

Next Tuesday is Earth Day, a time to recognize the need to protect the world’s environmental resources. Environmental advocates emphasize the need to take action now rather than waiting until ...

Opinion: A growing movement is working to dismantle the Endangered Species Act, shifting authority to the states and ...

Carolina parakeet and heath hen. Less complex “tropical” green pattern Claire Rosen (Wallpaper: Thibaut Sonora Pattern, Seaside Collection in Pastel) More complex green pattern Claire Rosen ...

Last Wednesday, the Florida House unanimously passed legislation to permanently reduce the state’s general sales tax rate from 6% to 5.25%. The measure also includes corresponding 0.75 percentage ...

The notion of resurrecting extinct species has long captured the human imagination, reminiscent of science fiction tales such as “Jurassic Park.” Yet, with advancements in genetic engineering and a ...

Indiana women's basketball's season ends with a 64-53 loss to top-seeded South Carolina in a second-round NCAA Tournament game. Shay Ciezki has 12 points, Karoline Striplin 11, Yarden Garzon 10 ...

Firefighters in North Carolina and South Carolina continue to battle wildfires that grew rapidly over the weekend in rugged terrain, complicating containment efforts, officials said. The National ...

International authorities have located and arrested a South Carolina woman, who is wanted in a murder investigation, in the Netherlands. Carlos Flores with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force ...