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Embedding musicians in a low-income elementary school has brought gains in math and reading. But is this a boutique approach, or could it be scaled?

Chipotle has scorned some mainstream farming practices, like GMOs and antibiotics. Now the fast-casual chain is taking hits over food safety, and past targets of its attacks are taking revenge.

A Facebook board member lambasted a decision by regulators in India, the social network's second-largest market. He thereby sparked new scrutiny of Facebook's intentions in that country.

So that's one way to improve health care in the developing world. Here are some other bright ideas from people who like to shake up the status quo.

A $1.9 million project to install more than 200 signs giving directions to drivers, bikers and pedestrians downtown has been completed, according to Civic San Diego.

Bernie Sanders had moments in Milwaukee guaranteed to make his core supporters ecstatic, but he did not dominate the evening as one might expect the 22-point winner of the first primary to do.

Dr. Paul Kalanithi was finishing his residency in neurosurgery when he was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. His memoir deals with the struggle and the joy of life as death drew near.

Crucial international talks are underway in an effort to rev up the stalled Syrian peace negotiations. Here's what you need to know.

Universities are setting standards for volunteer global health programs in developing countries — so both the student and the local people can have a good experience.

The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center announced Thursday it will take over the flagship programs of a science education nonprofit that's ceasing operations at the end of this month.