In the Mojave Desert near Joshua Tree sits Giant Rock, one of the largest freestanding boulders in North America. But the rock’s story is far stranger than its size. In the 1930s a hermit named Frank ...

A bill before the Hawaii Legislature would formally recognize the coconut tree as a food source, water source and cultural ...

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That CGI robot was crashing through real trees.

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A freshwater ecologist explains why the mountain is less a postcard and more a slow-leaking, bug-monitored water machine.

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) - A small fire was seen Monday night in an area of tamarisk trees near Agua Caliente, seen in video recorded by News Channel 3. The fire was recorded shortly after 7:30 ...

Stunning views, chardonnay by the glass and a smart Mediterranean menu is the winning trifecta at Turkish chef Somer ...

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CBS Photo Archive // Getty Images Rod Serling’s iconic, critically acclaimed “The Twilight Zone” used fantasy, thriller and science‑fiction trappings to talk about prejudice, war, government and ...