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Recently-elected Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott is finding out quickly about the frustrations of gridlock. The Defense appropriations bill is being held hostage to a dispute over nuclear waste disposal, and a range of other bills are being held up as well. NPR's Peter Kenyon reports.

As many as 500 million guests who made reservations at Marriott's Starwood properties around the world may have had their information compromised, the company announced on Friday.

Positive scientific results aside, the idea of shinrin-yoku shouldn't be surprising: Who hasn't felt an inner sense of well-being when walking along a forest trail? asks commentator Marcelo Gleiser.

In the Indian mangrove forest called the Sundarbans, Bonbibi is worshipped by Hindus and Muslims alike. Her story reflects some of what makes this landscape so unique.

Host Robert Siegel continues his chats with residents of flood-damaged Honeysuckle Lane in New Orleans East. Pat Zeller lives at 40 Honeysuckle Lane, but is staying at a hotel on Canal Street. Floodwaters soaked her home's downstairs, but the rest of the house is in fair condition. She expects to move back in March.

Officials with the White Mountain National Forest say hikers and others should expect to encounter hazardous conditions after the recent damaging…

Standing dead trees (often called snags) are common in our forests, and it’s hard to overstate just how vital a role they play in a healthy ecosystem.…

The elusive morel is one of the most sought-after wild mushrooms. Expert foragers typically don't like to disclose their favorite picking grounds to others. We got one to share his tips.

Naturalist Dave Anderson is Senior Director of Education for The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, where he has worked for over 30 years. He is responsible for the design and delivery of conservation-related outreach education programs including field trips, tours and presentations to Forest Society members, conservation partners, and the general public.

Dry weather and strong winds mean that what would have been small blazes in the past are now monster fires. And more people live in harm's way.