Rep. Jeb Hensarling is in trouble for rubbing elbows with banking industry reps on a lavish ski getaway

Roman Catholic Theologian examines the idea that natural disasters are divine punishment

Writers Louise Erdrich and Katherine Boo were among this year's recipients for the prestigious award

Salon's guide to what to watch on Wednesday: Jaime Sommers comes back as a no-nonsense brunette in "Bionic Woman."

When you're going broke spraying pesticides that don't work, built-in resistance to nasty bugs starts looking mighty attractive.

The climate crisis and the need for leadership.

The talk show and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" host holds the World Record for Most Hours on Camera on U.S. TV

In the surprise documentary hit, he spins a suspiciously personal conspiracy theory. So let's put him on the couch

Our frank interview about human waste may horrify you about how the world cleans itself down there.

Contrary to reports, the U.S. literary prize ceremony isn't "glamorous" but it is poised to engage more readers

This time it was Jewish passengers performing a prayer ritual that set off alarms. What the heck is wrong with us?

Politicians keep repeating the talking point that the NSA has prevented 54 attacks. The evidence just isn't there

This year's National Book Award finalist list includes many big-name authors

Artillery fire falls short of target in Jani Khel district of Paktia province