Billions of American chestnut trees once covered the eastern United States. They soared in height, producing so many nuts that sellers moved them by train car. Every Christmas, they're called to mind ...

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Wild American chestnut trees, deemed “functionally extinct” decades ago, may already be quietly mounting an unexpected comeback in the northern forests of the US. Thousands of naturally thriving, wild ...

Follow these steps to stay warm and safe. By Dorie Chevlen A severe winter storm is expected to sweep across the United States this week, with a potent cocktail of heavy snow, ice and extreme cold, ...

This weekend, much of the country is expecting to be hit by a major winter storm. NPR's Life Kit share tips to prepare your home ahead of a big snowfall. A major winter storm is expected to bring ...

You've read the storm forecasts and seen the weather maps: Winter is in full swing, even in some states that may not be used to it. Millions of Americans have already loaded up on water, bread and ...