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Many of the continent's architectural gems have been around for centuries. But experts warn that some could be severely damaged by pollution, flooding and changing humidity levels.

A not-in-my-back-yard (NIMBY) response is what service providers often encounter when they attempt to locate an alcohol, drug, or mental health treatment facility in a community. But when neighbors ob

On this Super Sunday before Super Tuesday, the Patriots and Giants aren't the only ones looking for a title. Republican presidential hopeful John McCain feels like he's in the red zone and could cross the goal line for the GOP nomination soon.

Why do cats owners take their pet to the veterinarian less often than dog owners do? We speak to two local veterinarians about the benefits of preventive care for cats, and some of the most common illnesses that cats face.

The stars of the opera world are joined by well-known names from pop and rock music in Modena, Italy, for the funeral of tenor Luciano Pavarotti. Although he was never as popular in his home country, Pavarotti achieved worldwide fame as the man who brought opera to a new audience.

Human genome mapping expert Craig Venter sails the world's oceans to discover an abundance of genetic diversity.

Father Mychal Judge was a beloved Fire Department of New York chaplain known for savoring life. He was also the first recorded victim of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Ten years later, he's recalled as the priest who flouted convention, yet was also revered as a saint.

At least 46 people were killed by two female suicide bombers in Baghdad on Friday. Meanwhile, thousands of children are making their living on the streets of Afghanistan.

In this economy, retirement plans can unravel when adult children lose jobs, and there are grandchildren to support. In the finale of our multimedia series, more and more seniors are finding their golden years are more crowded than they expected.

In the final report of a four-part NPR/National Geographic Radio Expedition to Mali, Chadwick descends into one of the biggest salt mines in the Sahara Desert, where West African miners still extract salt by hand, the way it's been done for centuries. Such mines have been the destination of camel caravans for at least a millennium.