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In the second of a two-part report marking the 40th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, we profile the Gates of the Arctic National Park, north of the Arctic Circle in the Brooks Range of Alaska.

A massive waterspout off the coast of Destin, Fla., Tuesday captured the attention of many. Several conditions are necessary to create one of these tornado-like phenomena.

In her new memoir, Cherie Blair, the attorney wife of Tony Blair, traces the arc of her life, from working-class Liverpool to Downing Street. The book, Speaking for Myself, details how her family dealt with 10 years of intense change, in Britain and in the world.

A spacecraft is crashing into the moon Friday morning. It's not an accident — NASA planned the collision as part of an effort to look for water below the surface of the moon.

Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne share a version of the Morning Edition theme with a tango flavor, arranged by a classical composer and local public radio host.

The desert has inspired a rich literary landscape. Author Ruben Martinez recommends three reads that examine it both literally and figuratively. Do you have a favorite book that takes place in the desert? Tell us in the comments.

A year after the worst coral bleaching ever recorded, Florida's reefs are slowly recovering. Despite elevated ocean temperatures, scientists say this summer they didn’t see significant bleaching.

Your unusual chance to see a comet in the sky is here. C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was discovered by astronomers in 2023 — and will appear to the naked eye over the next couple weeks.

In Las Cruces, a candy shop whips up nut brittle made with red and green chili powder almost daily. Luis Flores' parents started in the candy business four decades ago. Today, you'll find his spicy brittle in farmer's markets and gift shops across the Southwest.

A strawberry moon occurs during the time of year when strawberries fully ripen.