For the first time, researchers say they have now found a connection between income inequality and the teen birth rate. Despite declining in recent years, it is still the highest among developed countries.
Somerville was once home to the notorious Winter Hill Gang. But in recent years the city has become a hip, new destination for students and young professionals, with housing prices more than doubling since the mid-90's.
Campaign slogans may seem simple-minded, but they can reveal a campaign strategy. Barack Obama’s new slogan is “Forward.” Mitt Romney’s slogan is “Believe in America.”
Those hoping to sway the presidential election with anonymous donations to non-profit political groups, could find their names made public this fall after a pair of court rulings.
After the Arab Spring, Saudi rulers still have a firm hand on the country and its oil wealth.
After all the success — and vice — Slash says he's still a work in progress.
Zimbabwe suffered out-of-control inflation four years ago that ravaged the economy.
The mine at Oyu Tolgoi, Turquoise Hill in Mongolian, will be one of the world's largest copper mines in about five years. An employee holds up a small sample of the oxidized copper that gave the mine its name.
Mongolia is in the midst of a dramatic economic boom as huge mining operations look to reshape the country. Some predict Mongolia's GDP will double in a decade.
The sophistication of congressional speech-making is on the decline, according to the open government group the Sunlight Foundation.
On Sunday's Weekend Edition, a discussion about the familiar faces coming to fall television, including Matthew Perry, Connie Britton, and Vanessa Williams.
The story of Sacha Baron Cohen 's latest persona, Admiral General Hafez Aladeen, might seem inspired by recent revolutions in the Middle East, but he insists the character was in development before the Arab Spring.
Restaurant drinks may contain as many calories as the meals.
You don't need to deliberate to be thoughtful, says commentator Alva Noë. In fact, it's better if you don't.
The proportion of 12- to 19-year-olds who report having diabetes or "prediabetes" increased from 9 percent in 1999 to 23 percent in 2008.
June 14: Join Tom Ashbrook and environmentalist Bill McKibben for “On Point LIVE” at the Paramount Center, where they’ll talk about fracking, pipelines and the economics of climate change. Tickets on sale Friday.
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