Although they are by nature loners, these clever "cats" don't mind a little human companionship
The news from New York's Central Park has been grim lately, but Maria Hernandez is holding up her end
To the "detectives" who solve the mysteries of errant mail, every letter is a human tale
Saving major works of art from decay
It's the star-spangled banner; the anthem it inspired plays on as a musical salute to the stars and stripes
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Smithsonian experts help the makers of Mel Gibson's new movie, The Patriot, create scenes and bring the conflict's many factions into sharper focus
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Even with air power and satellite tracking, it still takes people with axes and shovels to stop a forest fire
Catching a glimpse of these night-loving birds, which include the whip-poor-will, challenges even the most avid bird-watcher
In what may be the world's largest lake ever seen by a human eye, the search begins
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Seattle's new Experience Music Project is a $100 million, technology-enhanced repository of American pop music where anyone can be a rock star
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Across the continents, the market for this crowd-pleasing condiment is booming
Evergreen at 100 years old, L. Frank Baum's fable of Dorothy and the wonderful wizard keeps his memory alive with movie fans and readers the world over
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