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Annie Proulx's epic new novel is a multigenerational, multicentury epic about the fall of forests before human depredation — just don't think about how many trees went into its 700-plus pages.

India confirmed its lowest daily coronavirus tally Monday in nearly three months, as it ramps up vaccinations and makes them free for all adults.

Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Sunday with a Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country.

With hospitals and cemeteries overwhelmed by the coronavirus, the mayor of Manaus, Brazil's hardest hit city, has appealed to world leaders, including President Trump, for help.

Argentinians took to the streets seeking answers about the murder of a political activist who had disappeared. The country hasn't forgotten how thousands disappeared during the military dictatorship.

Add these episodes to your listening rotation during the NPR Network's Climate Solutions Week, where we're dedicated to stories and conversations about the search for climate solutions.

Washington, D.C.'s famous cherry blossoms hit peak bloom yesterday. For some 140 of the famous flowering trees, this will be their last season — they'll soon be cut down to adjust to sea-level rise.

Washington, D.C.'s famous cherry blossoms hit peak bloom on Sunday. For about 150 of the famous flowering trees, this will be their last season — they'll soon be cut down to adjust to sea-level rise.

Puerto Rico is cleaning up after Tropical Storm Ernesto dropped more than 10 inches of rain on parts of the island. Crews are working to restore power to more than 700,000 customers left in the dark.

Roughly 10,000 residents in downtown Midland, Mich., were evacuated after torrential rains caused two dams to fail. No one knows when it will be safe for them to return home.