Intense grief seems to be connected to a condition that causes the heart to inexplicably shut down

Fay Wells' account of hiring-a-locksmith-while-black indicates exactly what's wrong with policing today

Responding to a photo essay on domestic violence, commenters attacked everyone except the abuser

National Pinball Museum curator David Silverman loses his dream -- and $300,000 investment -- after five months.

The tools we use in harm reduction must be provided with compassion and respect

Young people's patriotism exchanges the fetishization of stars and stripes with righteous demands for change

The mind of Steven Rattner, Howie Kurtz on the power of journalism, and why voters believe lies

A teacher gets suspended for attempting to teach art history.

Bill to provide healthcare for those who worked at ground zero passes the House after push by N.Y. delegation

Bush is asked to name the best and worst moments of his presidency.

Khalid Sheik Mohammed addressed a pretrial hearing at Guantanamo

Many deaths might have been avoided, but police and the casinos want to hide the truth

In November, a black ex-Marine was shot to death by cops in his home. Charges are only now being brought

This Icelandic museum houses male genitalia that once belonged to animals ranging from sperm whales to humans

Slide show: As a famous banana exhibit faces closure, a look at some of the world's most curious collections