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A federal court ordered farmers to stop spraying one of the country's most widely used herbicides. But the Environmental Protection Agency says farmers can use chemicals that they've already bought.

After several years of declining shrimp stocks, regulators have imposed a moratorium on shrimping in New England waters. The closure could hurt commercial fisherman and future demand for the Gulf of Maine shrimp, but scientists say the move may be the only way to prevent the population from collapsing.

Homeowners are rebuilding after wildfires, but many won't be required by governments to use fire-resistant materials. Without such improvements, communities face harm again with the next fire.

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Mike Porembka, an assistant superintendent at a Pennsylvania school district, about the district's decision to return to remote learning as coronavirus cases surge.

Scientists are asking the general public to photograph monarch butterflies as they try to find out the migrating patterns of these infamous orange and black insects.

Avi Greenstein, CEO of Boro Park Jewish Community Council, reflects on the reaction in New York City's Hasidic communities to tough coronavirus safety measures.

The agency says Hurricane Laura was less catastrophic than predicted but still remains a threat. Wearing masks and maintaining physical distance, first responders are now on the ground.

The "Simply Classical" season presented by Chamber Music Wilmington (CMW) begins Sunday, September 27 at UNCW'sBeckwith Recital Hall. The Ariel Quartet,…

The 93rd annual Academy Awards take place tonight. While this year's ceremony will be different from previous ones due to the pandemic, controversies remain.

Green chile burritos, green chile chicken enchiladas, green chile stew with pork, green chile on a burger: If it has green chile, you're in New Mexico.