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The etymology of mistletoe — a plant with small, oval evergreen leaves and waxy white berries — may strike some as repugnant.

Calgary artist Jeff De Boer has spent decades learning, perfecting, and teaching the art of making suits of armor. For mice.

Struggling to find the perfect holiday present? Some gift-givers turn to personal shoppers to take the pressure off of gift giving.

At the parks and beaches of Rio de Janeiro on a Saturday, you're likely to find photographers clicking away at pregnant women with form-fitting outfits that highlight their bellies.

Illegal fishing has plagued oceans worldwide, and new technology is providing a view of its extent. New studies show that while it still happens, protected areas where fishing is banned are thriving.

A new national marine sanctuary is being established off the California coast. The Biden administration plans to manage it with the indigenous groups that fought for years to create it.

Humans aren't the only ones who need geriatric care. Zoos are increasingly concerned with the needs of their older residents. Some are getting creative about how they care for these elderly animals.

A strong finish to the regular season helped the Illinois State men's basketball team get a favorable seed in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament this weekend in St. Louis. Their first game will be Friday night.

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk reflects on Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and whether the U.S. can do more to end the war.

Seattle-area health providers monitoring the first confirmed U.S. cases of coronavirus say they're equipped to handle the contagious disease after last year's wave of measles.