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Albinism affects people of all races, but for people of color, a lack of pigment can leave them struggling to fit in.

The Southwest is seeing an easing of drought conditions but parts of the country are still dry, farmers taking irrigation water from the Ogallala Aquifer may need a different approach, how the 1930s Dust Bowl affected soil conservation, and a look at the downside of avocado production.

Midwest farmers face lower crop prices and California's grape growers deal with a surplus, while the EPA bans a harmful herbicide. Good news: $2 billion in aid for affected farmers and new Colorado laws to protect pollinators.

The monster Category 5 hurricane destroyed hotels, home and businesses. Information has been hard to get because most of the metropolitan area is still without phone or internet service.

Farm income is projected to drop sharply in 2024, raising concerns among producers, while McDonald's lawsuit against beef giants over alleged price-fixing could bring changes to the industry.

Revolutions don't just happen. A data-driven approach to studying activism suggests two characteristics can vastly increase chances of success.

In its first weekend, The Help grossed $2.5 million. But author W. Ralph Eubanks recommends Eudora Welty's "Where Is the Voice Coming From?", featured in The Collected Stories of Eudora Welty to show the full picture of a racially charged decade.

New research from the University of Georgia shows that the Southern accent is fading. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks linguistics professor Margaret Renwick about the trend.

Belgian authorities aren't releasing names of the victims, but some information has trickled out. Here's what we know about three of the deceased.

In a cold winter, some Minnesotans embrace the season with dog sleds. A reporter learns firsthand what it's like to be in the driver's seat.