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A study of trees in dozens of cities found that urban heat and light pollution are pushing urban trees to sprout leaves earlier than trees in more rural areas.

David Fefferman with the Southern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts discusses his love of animal-eating plants and the group's expo, which takes place this weekend.

When it comes to perceiving reality, "we are all magicians," writes Frederick Reiken in his new novel, Day for Night. Reiken's novel is full of narratives and narrators — nearly a dozen characters from all over the U.S. and the Middle East help tell this interwoven story.

Experts predict the Pearl River near Jackson will crest by Tuesday. Emergency officials are telling people in low-lying areas to prepare for flooding of homes and businesses.

While most of Yellowstone National Park re-opened quickly after devastating floods in June, one major gateway town has remained cut off from the park. until this weekend.

Politicians, celebrities, organizations and more have been heaping praise on the one-term Democratic president who continued leading a life of public service long after he left the White House.

Surface mining companies could more easily get permits to dump pollution into streams under a bill moving through the Kentucky legislature. Supporters say it would help keep mines open, while opponents say it would result worse stream quality and increased oversight from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

As climate change is making extreme heat events more common, these bright-eyed and bushy-tailed critters are "splooting" to cope.

Tanya Plibersek, Australia's Minister for the Environment and Water, declared "war" on feral cats officials say harm other species and carry disease. Critics say the feline threat is overblown.

The Bush White House is the first to be headed by a president and vice president with backgrounds in the oil business. The administration has produced a consistent approach to energy policy: finding new supplies and securing the old.