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Scientists believe the project, which is reportedly underway already, could destroy a million acres of rainforest and contaminate Central America's largest source of drinking water.

Simon was killed in a car accident Wednesday. He was 73. He was a CBS reporter for nearly 50 years. In 1991, he was detained by Iraqi soldiers. He talked with guest host Marty Moss Coane in 1992.

British horticulturists figured out how to graft a tomato plant onto a potato plant. The plant, called Ketchup 'n' Fries, has crossed the pond and will be available to U.S. gardeners this spring.

The Western Illinois Regional Council wants to help parents recognize signs of teen dating violence.The WIRC said it used to be that one in ten teenagers…

The lights suddenly went off today at the Rotterdam Square Mall near Schenectady after what the owners say was "a total misunderstanding" with the power company.

Carter will take over the Pentagon for Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. Carter served as the No. 2 defense official under Leon Panetta.

A scientist estimating the weight of candy wrappers, bags, bottles, syringes and other plastic trash in the world's water sees a synthetic tsunami. Should China and India create more landfills?

Fifty Shades of Grey is expected to be a blockbuster — and the director, Sam Taylor-Johnson, is a relative unknown outside of the art world, where she's a star. NPR's Neda Ulaby has a profile.

Want to know if your favorite restaurant pays its servers a living wage? An app encourages diners to ask before they dig in.

Across the country, it's common practice to handcuff a pregnant prisoner to her hospital bed while she gives birth.