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A slipper orchid clonal hybrid known as Paphiopedilum Saint Albans "Dark Red" from the Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection

Darkly romantic goth gardens are having a moment in the sun — here's how to grow one

Gardens are blooming across the country, and while you’ll likely see plenty of roses and brightly-colored zinnias on porches and patios this summer, one much-hyped trend is very, very dark.

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 16: Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a member of the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, sits for a portrait in his office at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on Thursday, June 16, 2022. (Photo by Shuran Huang For NPR)

American democracy is more vulnerable now than on Jan. 6, Schiff says amid hearings

American democracy is more vulnerable today than it was on January 6 because the "big lie" that Donald Trump won the 2020 election has spread, says Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA).

Rochester City School District students arrive at Montessori Academy School No. 53 for the first day of classes. (photo by Max Schulte)

New York among states suing the Trump administration for withholding education funding

New York is suing the Trump administration for withholding billions of dollars in education grants, calling the funding freeze “unconstitutional” and “capricious.”

Messages of support for teacher Abby Zwerner, who was shot by a 6-year-old student, grace the front door of Richneck Elementary School Newport News, Va. on Jan. 9, 2023. Zwerner said Monday, March 20, that she has had four surgeries and has gone through a challenging recovery.

The mom of the 6-year-old who shot his teacher is being charged with child neglect

The child has not been charged in the shooting of Abby Zwerner, 25, a teacher at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia.

Former YouTube star Ruby Franke, pictured here in a video for her mental health counseling service ConneXions, was charged with six felony counts of child abuse.

YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke formally charged with 6 felony counts of child abuse

Ruby Franke, the YouTube mommy blogger behind the channel 8 Passengers, was arrested last week after her 12-year-old son climbed out a window and ran to a neighbor's house asking for food and water.

Judge sentences former Jan. 6 defendant for hoax threat near Obama's home

Taylor Taranto's sentencing for time served comes as storming of the U.S. Capitol in 2021 continues to reverberate inside the Justice Department under the Trump administration.

Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden, seen here at the South Carolina Democratic debate, square off Tuesday in states including Michigan and Washington.

6 More States Vote Tuesday. Here's Your Guide To Michigan And The Rest

Tuesday's contests offer 352 delegates among six states. Michigan is the biggest prize, and it could be another pivot point in this Democratic primary.

It may plague your summer peaches and plums, but the fruit fly is "one of the most important animals" in medical research, says conservationist Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson.

Bugged By Insects? 'Buzz, Sting, Bite' Makes The Case For 6-Legged Friends

The decline of Earth's insect population may have serious consequences for humans, says scientist Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson. Insects are the world's janitors, as well as pollinators and a food source.

Insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump swarm the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Proud Boys member pleads guilty for role in Capitol riot

Matthew Greene, 34, has pleaded guilty in federal court to two criminal charges: conspiracy and obstruction of an official proceeding, related to the Capitol siege on Jan. 6, 2021.

Toyota's commercial truck company will pay $1.6 billion for faking emissions tests

Hino Motors will plead guilty to submitting false emissions data to regulators for more than 100,000 heavy-duty trucks. The company will pay an array of fines, and fix some affected vehicles for free.

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