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Days of fighting in the northern port city of Palma have left dozens of civilians dead as security forces battled to turn back an assault by a suspected ISIS-linked insurgent group.

Officials hope an ambitious plan to divert the Mississippi River will revitalize the wetlands that are a natural buffer against storms and floods. Opponents say the changes will upset local habitats.

Snorkeling is not just for coral reefs. There's a lot of beauty in Appalachian mountain streams and you'll find them on the Blue Ridge Snorkel trail.

There will be more big typhoons, some in poor countries, some in wealthier regions. But one thing we all share is a difficulty in keeping the next disaster in mind as we rebuild. Most cities are coastal, where even the certainty of big losses hasn't dissuaded people from moving into harm's way.

Colossal squid are known to be elusive and likely avoid the bright and loud research equipment used underwater.

Coal accounts for much of the world's energy supply, but the United States has seen a decline in coal production. The natural gas industry is booming in the U.S. and many in coal country fear for the future of their industry and their livelihood.

Following Irma, some Republican officials in Florida are calling on the Trump administration to address climate change. Will stronger storms and record flooding change this political debate?

Edward Posnett's book is more than an impressive add to the modern travelogue: it refuses to accept the landscape at face value as it paints remote terrain in visceral and breathtaking prose.

The surf is always up in Waco, Texas, thanks to an artificial wave so good it's attracting top professionals and casual riders. It's a sign of just how far the technology of wave making has come.

It's easy to stop noticing what we love about our lives. NPR's Life Kit has tips from cognitive neuroscientist Tali Sharot on how to fall back in love with life's small joys.