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Specialized Gardens Offer More Than A Wing And A Prayer To Troubled Monarch Butterflies

The last two years have not been kind to the monarch butterflies living along the West Coast. The population of the iconic insect may have fallen below a critical level.

King Charles III makes first speech to the U.K.

King Charles III gave his first speech on Friday, in which he paid tribute to his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday.

The line to see the queen's casket got so long, organizers kept people from joining

A massive line has formed in London as tens of thousands wait to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II. The waiting time is over 20 hours.

King Charles III has a history of wading into politics. Above, Charles, then the Prince of Wales, visits Tretower Court on July 5, 2018 in Crickhowell, Wales.

As King Charles III takes the crown, here's how he may focus his reign

Throughout her 70 years as queen, Elizabeth II sought to maintain strict political neutrality. While Charles has been careful not to tread too publicly, he does have a history of wading into politics.

English punk rock group "Sex Pistols" perform, Jan. 7, 1978 in Memphis, Tenn., during the second stop of their U.S. tour.

Sex Pistols aim to give Queen Elizabeth's jubilee a touch of punk

A certain anti-authoritarian anthem linked to the punk rock pioneers and the British monarch, is being re-released as Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her platinum jubilee.

Jamaica is reevaluating its relationship with the British monarchy

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Lisa Hanna, a member of Jamaica's parliament, about how Jamaica's relationship with the monarchy may change after Queen Elizabeth II's death.

Thousands of monarch butterflies gather in the eucalyptus trees at the Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove.

Monarch Butterflies Born In Captivity Have Trouble Migrating South, Study Says

A researcher made the discovery after ordering monarchs from a breeder. To help them, experts recommend planting milkweed.

People walk past the BBC Headquarters in London on Tuesday as the BBC is celebrating 100 years of broadcasting.

The BBC is celebrating its 100th birthday

The British Broadcasting Corp. was formed on Oct. 18, 1922. It's now an iconic source for news around the world.

Ryan McKinny and Joyce DiDonato star in the Metropolitan Opera's new production of <em>Dead Man Walking</em>, which opened Tuesday at the Met in New York.

N.C. radio station reverses decision to withhold broadcast of contemporary Met operas

WCPE had deemed operas dealing with race and LGBTQ issues "unsuitable" for broadcast. They reversed course "after careful deliberation...and hearing from our supporters, listeners and the public."

King Charles III makes his declaration during the Accession Council at St James's Palace, London, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, where he is formally proclaimed monarch.

Why do we care about the coronation of King Charles III?

Officially, the U.S. dumped the English monarchy more than 200 years ago. But for some reason, we still can't get enough.

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