Big comeback for a little bird
A concerted effort by conservationists and some common-sense flexibility on beach restrictions for humans have helped revive a threatened species of shore birds in Massachusetts.
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Author: Doug Struck
In Maine, a tussle over seaweed
On the northeastern coast of Maine, a fight is brewing over who owns seaweed. One of the key legal issues: Is it a plant or an animal?
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In the US: Politics of Patriotism
On Independence Day, two forms of patriotism are on display: "America: Love it or Leave It" and "America: Love it and Make Better." In a riven country, the politics of those differing views are heated.
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“March on Life” in Boston
Youth-led "march on Life" protesters gathered in Boston and dozens of other cities in opposition to gun violence. Tens of thousands gathered on Boston Common to hear testimonials of teens.
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‘Bomb Cyclone’ batters Northeast
An historic Nor'easter slammed into New England and the US Northeast, bringing unexpected flooding, snow and fierce winds.
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Speaking of America: ‘I’m a person of hope’
After a tumultuous year, a reporter took a cross-country journey to sample Americans’ views of their country. A young woman
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