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Markets and economists always hang on the Fed’s every word. Today, they’ll be hanging on four words in particular


Kids who are physically punished are more likely to suffer from addiction, depression, and other mental health problems as adults.


What’s the right name to use for the use the United States is at war with in Iraq and Syria? It kinda depends on who you ask.


And it’s unclear how many wells might be poorly constructed.


Kanye West, famed American rapper and husband of Kim Kardashian, gave quite the speech in the middle of his concert in Brisbane, Australia, Monday night.


Do you know the history behind our national anthem?


Her psychological research shows how race affects everything from the death penalty to stop-and-frisk.


He says the data doesn’t check out.


What’s the matter with Thomas Frank?


Politicians neglect the Fed at their own peril — and that of the country as well.


Private companies are taking over the space sector. Here’s what you need to know

Red Band Society is one part teen drama and one part edgy medical drama. The former contributes vivid characters; the latter offers a refusal to be sappy.


What are the forecasting models showing?

This is one of the better falls in recent memory, but there are still some true stinkers to keep far, far away from.


Comcast can take its customers for granted because the customers don’t have many alternatives.