What research shows on the effectiveness of gun-control laws

Academics have investigated whether assault-weapons bans, large-capacity magazine restrictions, universal background checks and other curbs have worked.

How crosses and mementos help some Marines remember fallen comrades

For some military members, a hillside in California embodies the sacrifices of serving.

The forgotten history of Memorial Day

Memorial Day was born out of generous gestures after the Civil War: Southerners decorated graves of Confederate soldiers as well as those of former Union enemies.

Linn Wells championed the ‘real Memorial Day’ on May 30

Declining birth rates are unhealthy for hospitals and society

Biden wants corporations to pay for his $2 trillion infrastructure plans

The corporate tax was created on the principle that people and companies should be taxed based on what they receive in benefits – and US corporations have received an awful lot.

Jeff Bezos spars with Biden White House over inflation

The Amazon founder attacked Biden's economic policy record.

Do you need a second booster shot?

An epidemiologist scoured the latest research and has some answers

What is the best mask for COVID-19?

A mechanical engineer explains the science after 2 years of testing masks in his lab.

‘Everyone knew Johnny Lee’: Chinese refugee welcomed in Maine