Arkansas

The Mississippi River near New Orleans, Louisiana.

The Mississippi: Pushed to the brink

Up and down the Mississippi River, new pressures are being put on America’s inland hydro highway, which helps deliver US goods and commodities to the rest of the world and allows trade flows to return. The strain on the river system is only becoming more acute with the impacts of climate change.

The Mississippi: Pushed to the brink
Herbicide spreading

An FDA scientist finds traces of weed killer in many common foods

An FDA scientist finds traces of weed killer in many common foods
Asa Hutchinson

A federal judge halts six executions in Arkansas, citing 'cruel and unusual punishment'

A federal judge halts six executions in Arkansas, citing 'cruel and unusual punishment'
Child looks at camera while sucking thumb

In Arkansas, schools are supposed to teach in English. Here’s how one district gets around it.

In Arkansas, schools are supposed to teach in English. Here’s how one district gets around it.
Iris Dement

What does a 20th century Russian poet have to do with Johnny Cash?

What does a 20th century Russian poet have to do with Johnny Cash?
George Takei, an ctor, activist and the star of the documentary "To Be Takei," spoke about the early part of his acting career, when he regretfully took on roles that furthered Asian stereotypes.

Racism shaped George Takei's life 'as fantastically as science fiction'

Actor George Takei is famous for his role as Mr. Sulu on the original Star Trek — not to mention his wildly popular humor on Facebook. But before he became a star, he lived as an inmate in an internment camp and was forced into Asian stereotypes on screen.

Racism shaped George Takei's life 'as fantastically as science fiction'

Pipelines and oil trains provide different risks, rewards

The drive to build the Keystone XL pipeline and the deadly oil train wreck in Canada earlier this month have launched a lengthy discussion about how crude oil is moved around in this country. One critic says it should prompt a broad re-think of our use of fossil fuels.

Pipelines and oil trains provide different risks, rewards

What Would Restore Your Faith in the American Economy?

What Would Restore Your Faith in the American Economy?
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BirdNote ®: The Big Thicket

More than 1300 different species of plants can be found in the ten different ecosystems in the Big Thicket in Texas.

BirdNote ®: The Big Thicket

U.S., state officials file lawsuit against ExxonMobil over Arkansas oil spill

Residents of Mayflower, Ark., want payment from ExxonMobil for the environmental damage done by an oil spill there in March. In fact, they're moving so fast they've forced the state and federal government to file suit against the company to seek fines and damages just a few months after the spill.

U.S., state officials file lawsuit against ExxonMobil over Arkansas oil spill

Petition to Regulate Tar sands Oil Pipelines

The pipeline that spilled in Mayflower, Arkansas was carrying diluted bitumen, which behaves differently that regular crude oil, but federal regulations don’t consider the difference. And until there are new regulations in place, petitioners want a moratorium on any new or expands pipelines for bitumen, including the proposed Keystone XL pipeline.

Petition to Regulate Tar sands Oil Pipelines

Arkansas Oil Spill Raises New Keystone Questions

Arkansas Oil Spill Raises New Keystone Questions

Arkansas Passes Country's Most Restrictive Ban on Abortion

Arkansas Passes Country's Most Restrictive Ban on Abortion

Sequestration Could Put Nearly One Million Defense Employees on Furlough

Sequestration Could Put Nearly One Million Defense Employees on Furlough

In wake of Isaac, La. farmers faced with heavy losses, uncertainty of rebuilding

Hurricane Isaac was no match for New Orleans' newly reinforced flood control system. But outside the flood walls and pumping systems, Louisiana suffered. For one farmer in Plaquemines Parish, the rising waters killed 400 of his 500 cattle.

In wake of Isaac, La. farmers faced with heavy losses, uncertainty of rebuilding