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The vast majority of climate scientists agree climate change is happening and it’s mainly caused by people.A new study looks at how middle school…

What’s in the water you drink?Join Michigan Radio for a panel discussion on arsenic contamination in Michigan’s drinking water. Michigan is one of a…

Indie animation king Bill Plympton's latest feature, Cheatin', tells the loopy love story of Jake and Ella, and how their perfect romance fractured. Reporter Jon Kalish visited Plympton in his studio.

Kevin Bales' book, Blood and Earth, explains why slavery in the world's lawless zones is essential to operate mines that pose a grave threat to the environment.

Detroit’s crime rate fell slightly in 2013, according to data released by the city’s police department Thursday.Detroit recorded 333 criminal homicides…

The attacks came at a time when Afghanistan was under harsh Taliban rule, isolated and on the verge of famine. A U.S. reporter who was in Kabul recalls the day and reflects on its aftermath.

Daniel Willingham's new book is full of advice for parents and teachers hoping to nurture a love of reading in kids.

Two in every three Michigan public school districts contract out at least one major service, like custodial, transportation or food service. That’s…

In recent weeks it has been impossible to go on Facebook without encountering many posts from groups trying to convince retailers to resist the urge to…

The concerts, songs and musical moments that stopped All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen in his tracks this week, including an a concert by St. Vincent so good he saw it twice.