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WATCH: Obama accidentally photobombs family’s picture in DC

Portia Moore was taking a photo of her children surrounded by the blooming cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C., when the former president accidentally stepped into the shot.

ABC News - 6h

This Tree Wants to Be Struck by Lightning

Before a discovery in a Panamanian rainforest, “it seemed impossible that lightning could be a good thing for the trees,” a scientist said.

The New York Times - 22h

Obama photobombs family's D.C. cherry blossom moment

WASHINGTON — A family taking photos with the cherry blossoms on D.C.’s Tidal Basin spotted a famous figure in the background of their shots: former President Barack Obama.

NBC News - 19h

Council embarks on spring Christmas tree planting

The council says 12 trees have been permanently planted across the borough this week.

BBC News - 3d

‘A tree zoo’: endangered conifers a living legacy of Kent pinetum’s centenary

Bedgebury national pinetum has become a vital ark for rare evergreen trees, which are often unfairly maligned. With the exception of Christmas trees, conifers are not widely cherished. People tend ...

The Guardian - 4d

Obama photobombs family portraits during cherry blossom bloom

While a family was taking portraits during the peak cherry blossom bloom in Washington, former President Barack Obama walks in the background of some of the shots! By the time they figured it out, ...

NBC News - 8h

White House to remove magnolia tree dating to Andrew Jackson

The White House will remove from its property a magnolia tree planted nearly 200 years ago with seeds said to have been brought from former President Jackson’s home in Tennessee. President Trump ...

The Hill - 2d

'Spaghetti growing on trees' - are we too wary of an April Fool's prank?

Humorous headlines once flooded the papers on 1 April. Experts explain why it does not happen today.

BBC News - 1d

California wildfire threatening forest home of world’s oldest tree

Silver fire leading to fears about Methuselah, a nearly 5,000-year-old bristlecone pine in eastern part of state. Firefighters have managed to make “strong progress” containing a fire burning ...

The Guardian - 1d

Roundup: Northridge softball beats Tree of Life for fourth win

Mary Cate Spang drove in four runs Tuesday during Northridge’s home victory.

Yahoo Sports - 11h

How Richard Torrez's strong bond with his father helped his boxing career blossom

Tulare's Richard Torrez Jr. (11-0, 10 KOs) is set to headline his first main event on April 5 vs. Guido Vianello (13-2-1, 11 KOs) in Las Vegas.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

3/27: CBS Evening News Plus

How auto tariffs will hit Americans' wallets; How cherry blossoms arrived to the U.S.

CBS News - 1d

You Can Make Amber Fossils in 24 Hours, Instead of Millions of Years

Paleontologists hope that an amber-like material, made with living tree resin, will shed light on the prehistoric fossilization of the real stuff.

The New York Times - Mar. 24

At Least 6 Killed in Storm That Leaves More Than 700,000 Without Power

The spring storm brought freezing rain and sleet to the Great Lakes region over the weekend, snapping trees and power lines.

The New York Times - 1d

Amber Glenn Is Carving a New Path for Figure Skaters

Amber Glenn jumps like a pole-vaulter, collects lightsabers, is pansexual and, at 25, has blossomed at an age when many peers have retired.

The New York Times - Mar. 25

GOP’s Florida jitters; Trump’s tariff week spooks the market

{beacon} Happy Monday. With the combination of perfect spring weather, cherry blossoms reaching peak bloom, the kite festival and a Nationals day game, Washington was positively bursting this ...