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This soil is slowly burning, releasing CO2. The solution? Let water reclaim it

Peatlands, formed by ancient wetlands, store more carbon than the world's forests. But when they're drained for farming, they vent heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air.

In this image made from video from Judge Scott McAfee's virtual Zoom hearing, Scott Graham Hall, left, stands with his attorney Jeff Weiner, right, in Superior Court of Fulton County before Judge McAfee on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in Atlanta.

First Trump co-defendant pleads guilty in the Georgia election interference case

A bail bondsman charged alongside former President Donald Trump and 17 others in the Georgia election case pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges, becoming the first defendant to accept a plea deal.

For Christopher Eccleston, Co-Starring On 'The Leftovers' Meant Rethinking His Faith

The British actor plays a reverend in The Leftovers, the HBO series about what happens after 2 percent of the world's population vanishes in a mysterious event. Originally broadcast July 11, 2016.

Can Safe Boating Week co-exist with one million registered boats?

National Safe Boating Week runs May 21-27. It serves as a chance for marine authorities to spread the safe boating message every year. It is a particularly important mission this year, since for the first time in Florida, recreational boating registrations topped one million vessels, which is more than any other state.

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is co-chair of the bipartisan group No Labels. Hogan is seen above talking to reporters during a news briefing about the coronavirus pandemic in Annapolis, Md., in April.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Named Co-chair of Bipartisan Group No Labels

Hogan, a Republican, will co-chair with former Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman. Together they will push centrist political ideas as new Congress is set to convene early next year.

The website was overwhelmed with applications for the second day in a row.

3,300 Apply, But Problems Persist With Orange Co. CARES Act Portal

More than 50,000 Orange County residents have logged onto a county portal to apply for a one-time, $1,000 dollar CARES ACT grant. The website was...

Co-Founder Chris Hughes Says It's Time To Break Up Facebook

Facebook and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's reputation have taken a hit lately. NPR's Noel King talks to Chris Hughes, co-founder of Facebook, about his latest op-ed in The New York Times.

Millions of Texans lost power when the winter storm hit the state and knocked out coal, natural gas and nuclear plants that were unprepared for the freezing temperatures. Brazos Electric Power Cooperative Inc. filed for Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court citing a massive, multi-billion bill from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.

Texas Energy Co-Op Files For Bankruptcy After Storm, High Bill

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative cites a massive bill from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas as the reason for the bankruptcy filing.

Alcohol To Go Would Become Permanent Under Proposal Co-Signed By Brandes

The idea of selling alcohol as part of to-go orders came about during the coronavirus pandemic. This proposal would put it into law.

Encrypted Messaging App Co-Founder: Tim Cook Is A 'National Security Hero'

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Nico Sell, co-founder and co-chairman of Wickr, an encrypted messaging app, about Apple's fight against the FBI's order to unlock an iPhone owned by a terrorist.

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