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The Hawaiian island has reopened its northern coast to tourists, but with new restrictions meant to protect local communities and wildlife.

Environmental advocates worry that proposed titanium mining could permanently impact the Okefenokee Swamp.

Climate doubters are apoplectic over a few misinterpreted sentences in the draft report.

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Water leaks, especially those from plumbing pipes and fixtures, don't go away. They only get worse.

Joining an environmental book club (or cracking a few eco-books solo) is a virtually effortless way to green up your life a bit.

What a four-day school week in Colorado means for the families that rely on school for childcare.

The U.S. Interior Department is reportedly backing away from the plan after receiving a flood of disapproving public comments.

A child's metabolism is similar to that of a well-trained endurance athlete.

A challenge encourages parents to get their kids outside for almost 3 hours a day.

"Expressing gratitude and feeling gratitude are not the same thing," remind scientists looking at recordings of conversations among families.

Ahimsa House brings healing to survivors of domestic violence, by giving both humans and animals a safe place to start over.

A family spots a swan caught in fishing line — and Uncle Freddy saves the day.

A new study finds dogs rush in — but stay calm — when they hear their human crying.

A neighbor called the police on a Chicago mom for letting her 8-year-old walk the dog alone.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a free visit to one of your favorite national parks or forests.

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Baby will be the youngest person to see every state.

Being outdoors may create a better sense of connection between parents and young children, a new study finds.

After nearly 100 years, snowballs are legal in this town again thanks to one brave kid.

The animated short "Bao" is about a Chinese mother overprotecting a dumpling, and it speaks to anyone who has ever been a mom or had a mom.

New research suggests long, happy marriages may be in the genes.

Technology projects a touchscreen onto your hand, clothes, a wall, or any surface, so you can operate your phone without removing it from your pocket.

The Microsoft founder admits that the cumbersome combination should have been made easier.

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The Big Apple's complaining culture gets its own mapping website that spotlights the top complaints reported within 42 different neighborhoods on a daily basis.

You really don't need the stuff that makes your bathroom smell like an overchlorinated swimming pool.

Swedish home furnishings giant Ikea wants to help us breathe easier with pollutant-busting window treatments.

The latest, largest study finds talcum powder likely causes little risk for ovarian cancer.

The flu vaccine is your best weapon against the flu this year.

Health officials have identified a 'very strong culprit' for the devastating sickness linked to e-cigarettes.

There are a few things you can do to wake up a mind that still wants to sleep.

New study takes a closer look at the link between music and sports performance.

Colorado and Washington state have legalized marijuana, and others are considering measures. Test your cannabis knowledge.

In these financially uncertain times, more and more 9-to-5 workers are rounding out their paychecks with cash from entrepreneurial ventures.

Why does the North Dakota outpost of Williston have the highest rents for a one-bedroom apartment in the entire country according to a new survey?

The blue- and yellow-clad home furnishings behemoth plans to add 17 percent more green to the paychecks of employees who earn minimum wage.

Use time, instead of money, to get what you need.

New survey finds that as the U.S. economy worsened, vasectomy rates increased.

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They might just kill a few sites that you know and love.

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