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In a number of states, executions have been put on hold owing to challenges against lethal injections. But states that want to put their worst offenders to death are still finding ways.

Essay collections are underrated and often ignored in favor of short stories or novels. But in the hands of a writer as practiced as Ann Patchett, critic Maureen Corrigan says the essay becomes an expansive storytelling vessel. Patchett's new book is This Is The Story Of A Happy Marriage.

When Typhoon Haiyan roiled a swath of the Philippines, it cut out power and telecommunications. Aid workers and service providers are gradually restoring the system. In the meantime, a patchwork of devices fill in the gaps.

Yesterday we aired a story about how Stamford school administrators are currently considering the option of moving its fifth graders to the middle schools…

A lot of Long Islanders have gotten tickets for ignoring red lights. There were nearly 740,000 citations in 2011, the last year for which data is…

Fox's business imperative: A diverse cast increases the likelihood the network will pick up a new show, promote it, syndicate it and see it do well with audiences.

Indian pudding, the traditional New England dessert, is rich in both history and flavor. It's made by combining cornmeal and milk with molasses. Food historians say it's one of the first truly American recipes.

A senior leader in the Haqqani network was killed on Sunday in Pakistan. It's the latest in a string of attacks on militants in the region. New York Times reporter Declan Walsh joins us.

American Airlines and U.S. Airways are now free to combine and create the world's largest airline, but they must make room for low-cost competitors at seven airports.

Former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden is believed to have taken 200,000 NSA documents, and the vast majority have yet to be released.