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Thousands of acres of land are being lost each day because of damage caused by salt, according to a U.N. analysis.

We take a look at the dueling ballot initiatives and consider whether the school shooting outside Seattle last week will affect the vote.

The Affordable Care Act isn't turning out to be the lightening rod expected, so politicians are taking a more nuanced approach.

Michel Faber's best-seller, The Crimson Petal and the White, captured the feel of Victorian London. His latest is a literary science-fiction tale that might disappoint hard core sci-fi fans.

WBUR's Carey Goldberg met up with the scientists and engineers who are taking on the challenge some call "a moon shot for the mind."

People across the country are celebrating Halloween today, but scary creatures and folklore can be found around the globe.

A relatively new Icelandic airline called Wow Air is offering travelers flights at rates that seem almost too good to be true.

The government had proposed taxing Internet usage, but opponents claimed it the government was trying to impose a digital iron curtain on Hungary.

The HBO miniseries starring Frances McDormand is based on a collection of stories about residents in a small town in Maine. It's about family, friends and the tenuous relationships that make up life.

Where do you live? Health specialists think that simple question could make a difference in how doctors prevent and treat diseases for individuals. That's expanding its storied role in public health.