Robin Young

Somerville, Mass., aims to reinvent itself to improve community health

In Somerville, Mass., children were overweight, under-active and the community was the butt of jokes. Thanks to a series of federal grants and private donations, though, the city is making a turnaround, focusing on healthy foods and increased community activity.

Somerville, Mass., aims to reinvent itself to improve community health

Growing number of firms seek to alter your search reputation

Growing number of firms seek to alter your search reputation

Children bear the brunt of Alabama's new immigration law

Children bear the brunt of Alabama's new immigration law

How to avoid online job scams targeting the unemployed

How to avoid online job scams targeting the unemployed

Dumpster diving to live off America's food waste

Dumpster diving to live off America's food waste

GOP debate: Perry's claims about social security 'just wrong'

Texas Governor Rick Perry's claim during the GOP debate that social security will not be available to younger generations discredited by researchers.

GOP debate: Perry's claims about social security 'just wrong'

Breath test detects diabetes, cancer and other diseases

Developers of the breath test say there is an 85 percent accuracy in spotting lung cancer using the breathalyzer.

Breath test detects diabetes, cancer and other diseases

Hedge funds buying massive tracts of African farmland

Over 148 million acres of farmland in Africa have been purchased by Western hedge funds in the last three years.

Hedge funds buying massive tracts of African farmland

Former Harvard fellow arrested for hacking

Aaron Swartz faces the possibility of 35 years in prison and $1 million in fines for hacking into and downloading four million academic journal articles.

Former Harvard fellow arrested for hacking

London neighborhoods bracing for more riots

Thousands of additional police will be on the streets of London Tuesday night as riots engulfed many of London's neighborhoods.

London neighborhoods bracing for more riots

Study finds home births increase by 20 percent

Women who chose home births say they want more control of their bodies and are rejecting the hospital and its technology.

Study finds home births increase by 20 percent

OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder on writing some of today's biggest hits

The singer, songwriter and producer has written several hit tunes, including Beyonce's 'Halo,' Adele's 'Rumor Has It' and Leona Lewis' 'Bleeding Love.'

OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder on writing some of today's biggest hits

Robert Reich: Government budget cuts could make job crisis worse

Reich says government spending would revive the economy and put more people to work.

Robert Reich: Government budget cuts could make job crisis worse

History and psychology of shoplifters in 'The Steal'

Rachel Shteir's exhaustive new book traces shoplifting through the ages, and examines theories behind why people steal.

History and psychology of shoplifters in 'The Steal'

Union benefits unsustainable, states claim

In states like Wisconsin and Ohio, Republicans are leading the charge against unions, arguing that union benefits are unsustainable.

Union benefits unsustainable, states claim