With Ex-Hitman's Testimony, It Was A Dark Day In Court
Admitted killer John Martorano, a member of the Bulger gang, detailed his murders and connection to the defendant Monday.
Mass. Senate Welfare Reform Plan Unveiled
Senate President Therese Murray, a Democrat, says the $40 million proposal will reduce waste and abuse.
Media Firm: Democrats Outspending GOP In Senate TV War
The imbalance on the airwaves is emblematic of a larger disparity in campaign spending in the race.
Don Berwick Enters Governor's Race
He's a pediatrician and former Obama administration health care official.
MBTA Begins Work On 15 Of Its Busiest Bus Routes
The transit service's work will include consolidating bus stops and reducing the number of stops.
Court Strikes Ariz. Voting Law Requiring Proof Of Citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that states cannot require would-be voters to prove they are U.S. citizens before using a federal registration system designed to make signing up easier.
The Elusive Quest For An Iranian Moderate
Will Iran's new president, widely hailed as a moderate, be able to change the country's course?
Economists To G-8: Want Growth? Try This
Expanding global trade and investment is the way to achieve worldwide growth, economists say.
Snowden: NSA Collects 'Everything,' Content Of Emails
Leaker Edward Snowden made the controversial remarks during a live chat with The Guardian.
Pew: Americans: U.S. Should Stay Out Of Syrian Conflict
Seventy percent of Americans polled by Pew Research Center opposed arming Syrian rebels.
FTC Can Sue Firms In 'Pay For Delay' Drug Deals, Court Rules
The ruling may end the era of what are also called "reverse-payment" deals, in which the maker of a brand-name drug pays a maker of generic drugs to not produce a lower-priced version of their product.
Visa Exchange Scrutinized Under Immigration Bill
Critics say the program can hurt U.S. job seekers at a time when youth unemployment is high.
'Tweet,' 'Geekery' Make The Oxford English Dictionary
Also: Judy Blume gets her own holiday and Michael Chabon considers the superhero costume.
Why Men Die Younger Than Women: 'Guys Are Fragile'
Women don't just outlive men, they consistently outlive men at every stage of life. But why?
For People Of Color, Housing Market Is Partially Hidden
A new study found that people of color looking for homes were shown fewer units than whites.
How Do You Teach The Civil Rights Movement?
NPR visits Jackson, Miss., as a summer youth workshop meant to bring the civil rights movement out of the past and into the 21st century unfolds.
Human Voice May Not Spark Pleasure In Kids With Autism
Researchers say that may be because speech doesn't activate a reward system in the brain for those children the way it does for typical children.
Italian University Spreads The 'Gelato Gospel'
Gelato lovers are flocking to a university outside Bologna, Italy, to master the art of gelato making.
CBS Ends National Broadcast Of July 4 Boston Pops Concert
The show's executive producer says ratings for the annual event have fallen in recent years.
Time Doesn't Heal All Wounds In George Harrar's Novel
The increasingly unsettling “Reunion at Red Paint Bay” ultimately reveals a life-changing incident that happened on a graduation night years before.
An 'Adventure' For Kids, And Maybe For Their Parents Too
"Adventure Time" isn't your typical cartoon, but it's capturing an audience of kids and adults who believe it's getting at something special.
Heavy Meddle: Should I Sign Up For The Mars One Project?
Steve Almond offers his advice on reality TV astronauts and unrequited love.
Aggressive Siblings Hurt Mental Health, Study Finds
Like bullying by peers, bullying by siblings can cause mental distress.




