People who act holier than thou aren't necessarily better than the rest of us. In fact, their moral grandstanding may…
Surrounded by skyscrapers and high-end boutiques, 47th Street continues to operate like an Old World bazaar, with million-dollar…
The era of Prohibition, which began in 1920 and ended in 1933, left many legacies – more modest drinking was not among…
Forty percent of US babies are born to unmarried parents. But the new paid leave policy for most federal workers disadvantages…
An Iranian general's killing sparked fears of war and a draft in the US. Those are old fears, says a scholar who contends…
When a person or agency backed by the power and resources of the government tells a lie, it sometimes causes harm that only…
Tensions between Iran and the US have spiked, but oil prices have barely budged. Why not? And is the oil markets' muted…
Among the issues candidates will debate Tuesday night is health care – an important, yet confusing, topic for viewers.…
The very first scientific horse race poll, which took place 85 years ago, was shrouded in secrecy and may have changed history…
For the second year in a row, hip-hop music is the most popular form of music in the US. So why isn't it in more of…
For decades nations have worked to curb international sales of endangered plants and animals. But in countries like China,…
Pope Francis recently removed a rule known as Pontifical Secrecy, which allowed clergy and church officials to withhold…
High prescription drug costs are a widespread concern for consumers and policymakers. For patients who need specialty drugs,…
Many of the problems the US has with its election processes and outcomes are avoidable and don't happen in countries…
Brexit represented British voters' desire to reclaim more control over their economic future, but some worry the cost…
The Babylonians' calendar was passed down from civilization to civilization.
Less overt than conventional military actions, cyber attacks can have dangerous consequences – especially when they target…
As the Harvey Weinstein trials start, a psychology scholar explains why jurors may be biased on the question of consent.