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.
Texas Governor Rick Perry's claim during the GOP debate that social security will not be available to younger generations discredited by researchers.
Developers of the breath test say there is an 85 percent accuracy in spotting lung cancer using the breathalyzer.
Over 148 million acres of farmland in Africa have been purchased by Western hedge funds in the last three years.
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.
Thousands of additional police will be on the streets of London Tuesday night as riots engulfed many of London's neighborhoods.
Women who chose home births say they want more control of their bodies and are rejecting the hospital and its technology.
The singer, songwriter and producer has written several hit tunes, including Beyonce's 'Halo,' Adele's 'Rumor Has It' and Leona Lewis' 'Bleeding Love.'
Reich says government spending would revive the economy and put more people to work.
Rachel Shteir's exhaustive new book traces shoplifting through the ages, and examines theories behind why people steal.
In states like Wisconsin and Ohio, Republicans are leading the charge against unions, arguing that union benefits are unsustainable.