Follow WBURWhat The U.S. Can Learn From Finland, Where School Starts For Children At Age 7
Finland, a country the size of Minnesota, beats the U.S. in math, reading and science. The country's top education official says investing in preschool and day care is key.
Crimea Rejects Talks With Kiev; Violence Reported
Pro-Russian groups used whips to attack pro-Ukrainian demonstrators on Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula, the BBC says.
'Trying To Make Sense' Of Malaysian Jetliner's Disappearance
Another day of frantic searching has failed to uncover the fate of the jet, which had 239 people aboard.
73 Arrested At Amherst Pre-St. Patrick's Day Blowout
A pre-St. Patrick's Day celebration near the University of Massachusetts, Amherst pitted police against thousands of drunken revelers.
Cops: Man With Pellet Gun Shot By Hingham Officer
A prosecutor says a Hingham police officer shot a man who pointed what looked like a real gun at him. The weapon turned out to be a pellet gun.
Alzheimer's Blood Test Raises Ethical Questions
A new blood test for people in their 70s can detect who will develop Alzheimer's disease. A positive result could help people prepare. But since there's no treatment, will people really want to know?
Catching Kayla: Running One Step Ahead Of Multiple Sclerosis
When Kayla Montgomery runs, her legs go numb. But she's determined to not let MS slow her down.
