Follow WBURAlzheimer's Cases Rise, But Hope Remains
More than 5 million Americans currently have Alzheimer's disease, and the number is only going to increase. But researchers say increased awareness and early detection is helping patients live with the disease.
Nonconservative Groups Say IRS Scrutinized Them, Too
Some liberal groups and journalism organizations say their tax-exemption applications also faced long delays.
Internships: Low-Paid, Unpaid Or Just Illegal?
What was once an opportunity for the inexperienced is now becoming a front-line labor issue.
Boston Police, City To Review Response To Bombings
Police Commissioner Ed Davis said he hopes the reviews will help emergency services better prepare for the future.
A Lucky Winner In Florida Could Be $590.5 Million Richer
Lottery officials say only one ticket matched all six numbers to win Saturday's record jackpot.
In Immigration Slog, Some See Deal-Breakers
More than 300 amendments have been proposed as the bill works its way through committee.
Afghans With Disabilities Fight For The Right To Rights
Support for those with disabilities has mostly come from nonprofits, but activists are pressing the government to take action.
Russian Lawmakers: Don't Criticize Soviet Actions In WWII
Some Russian legislators are angry that Josef Stalin's World War II counterintelligence agency has been likened to Adolf Hitler's Gestapo.
Bashar Assad: A Political Solution In Syria Is 'Unreal'
The Syrian president also left no room for his departure. "The captain of a ship doesn't flee when faced with a storm," he said.
The Unsafe Sex: Globally, Men's Health Overlooked
The world's top health problems are more common in men, but funding has focused on women.
Afghan Parliament Halts Debate On Women's Rights Bill
The bill would have banned violence against women, child marriages and forced marriages.
Afghan Mineral Treasures Stay Buried, Hostages To Instability
The country has mineral deposits estimated to be worth up to $3 trillion. But investors are nervous.
Can Andris Nelsons Make Symphony Hall Really Rock?
The Latvian-born Nelsons, 34, will be the youngest music director to lead the BSO in over 100 years.
Laura Mvula: A Soulful Voice That Once Answered Phones
She used to be a receptionist at music organization in Birmingham, England. Now, she's got a record deal, critical acclaim and is touring around the U.S.
One Couple, Nearly 20 Years, All 'Before Midnight'
In the 1995 film "Before Sunset," the couple met in Vienna. Nine years later, they reunited in Paris. A third film now picks up nine years after that.
Losing Weight In Your 'Second Life' Helps In Your First
A new study showed that the online game "Second Life" helped some people lose weight and keep it off in real life.
Escape From Eritrean Prison
Thousands of prisoners are held in detention camps in Eritrea, according to Amnesty International. Here's the story of one man who made it out.
'Scandal': Preposterous, Unmissable, Important
The show is a social event for a large, diverse crowd of African Americans and others on Twitter -- for reasons mysterious, complex and worth exploring.
David Foster Wallace Tells Us About Freedom
Wallace's 2005 address makes the argument that when you're tired and bored in adult life, this is where education helps -- and gives you choice.
MIT Students To Light Up Cambridge Sky
"The Umbrella Project” evolves according to the actions and reactions of its participants.
A Derby Of The Sexes
Roller derby used to be for women. But Bill Littlefield visited a match that pitted an all-male squad against an all-female team.
Turning Up The Heat On Civil Rights-Era Cold Cases
Some are calling for a congressional hearing to see whether the FBI has done enough investigating into cases from the 1950s and '60s.
Tesla Rides High, But Faces Foe: Car Dealers
The Model S from electric car manufacturer Tesla has been named Motor Trend Car of the Year.
Watch: NASA Spots Brightest Lunar Explosion Ever Recorded
A meteoroid produced a flash visible with the naked eye.
