Former NFL Star Aaron Hernandez Gets Life Sentence For Murder
In 2013, the New England Patriots tight end was accused of killing the boyfriend of his fiancee's sister. A jury found him guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday.
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Big Bills A Hidden Side Effect Of Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatment is increasingly expensive, even for patients who have insurance. Some doctors advocate discussing the costs of cancer treatment as they would hair loss, pain or other side effects.
Is That Corporate Wellness Program Doing Your Heart Any Good?
Most employers have a wellness program, but who knows if it's actually improving your health. The American Heart Association is proposing its own standards for improving cardiovascular health at work.
I Learned The Hard Way That Concussion Isn't Just For The Young
We hear a lot about concussion and kids, but older adults are even more vulnerable to traumatic brain injury. A slip in the kitchen leads one man down the rabbit hole with no clear path out.
If Walls Could Talk: What Lead Is Doing To Our Students
A new study says Massachusetts' aggressive effort to lower lead exposure has also improved student performance.
You Didn't Check The 'Presidential Election Campaign' Box On Your Taxes, Did You?
The little box is for presidential public financing. At first, it was relatively popular, but now fewer people are checking the box — and more candidates are rejecting the funds.
Who Was John Wilkes Booth Before He Became Lincoln's Assassin?
On the 150th anniversary of President Lincoln's death, Morning Edition's Renee Montagne and historian Terry Alford explore John Wilkes Booth's life, and how the assassination affected his family.
On 'One Boston Day,' City Marks Marathon Bombings' Anniversary
A moment of silence will be observed at 2:49 p.m. ET, the time when the first of two devastating bombs went off in the crowds gathered to watch the marathon in 2013.
A Decade After Blowing The Whistle On The FBI, Vindication
After Robert Kobus alerted his bosses to improper payroll practices, he was transferred to an all but empty office. The Justice Department eventually determined the FBI had retaliated against him.
Senate Panel Backs Bill To Allow Congressional Review Of Iran Deal
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is expected to vote Tuesday on a bill that would give Congress a role in approving the Iran nuclear agreement.