Boston University professor Ellen Ruppel Shell argues that the allure of low prices is leading us astray.

Greenland celebrates its semi-independence with a special whale dinner and distribution. The article presents local traditions and reflections on a vison of the future.

Despite being a centerpiece of celebrations the world over, fireworks displays often release toxic chemicals into the environment, from heavy metals to perchlorate.

are you a terror...???

"The burqa is not welcome in France," President Nicolas Sarkozy solemnly pronounced in his state of the union message last month. In this he went legally, philosophically and morally astray, although his politics may be sound.

Glorious, and poignantly sad...

What do you give the girl who has everything? When Malia Obama turns 11 on July 4th, the White House pastry chef will probably bake her birthday cake, the U.S. Marine Band will likely serenade her with "Happy Birthday," and she'll be able to celebrate...

Babies aren't for everyone, but parents should be well prepared for challenges. Older child adoption can be one of them most rewarding, and challenging, experiences a parent can have.

It was Darwinian theory that did away with the werewolf. For much of recorded history, humans have reserved their greatest fears for dog-human hybrids like the werewolf. These beasts were once thought to be real, hiding behind every tree waiting for the--

FORT PIERCE, Fla. -- Authorities say a Treasure Coast woman was drunk when she crashed a sport utility vehicle and caused injuries for five