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Health officials say the risk of cancer from some of the retailer's laminate floor products is three times higher than previously thought.

Serving as a U.N. peacekeeper can be a lucrative profession for young Africans. But Burundians seeking such work must pledge loyalty to their government, which is implicated in human rights abuses.

A White House spokesman says President Obama is expected to announce his nomination once the Senate returns from its recess.

Stress ducks, Hokki Stools and other classroom strategies for students who need to move to learn.

Most people are anesthetized during colonoscopy. Federal law mandates that the cancer test itself must be fully covered by insurers, but quite a few of them didn't pay for anesthesia.

Last year, tornadoes claimed the lives of more than 500 people in the U.S. Some safety advocates say protecting your head with a sturdy helmet could help reduce injuries and deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it's unaware of evidence in favor of helmets, but it acknowledges people may want to use them to protect themselves against head injuries.

It might sound cliched, but in South Africa, fewer people bike than you might think. Two guys with cameras want to change that.

The "world's oldest teenager" was best known for his teen dance program American Bandstand.

The rules cover alcohol consumption and the types of businesses traveling staff can patronize.

Host Scott Simon reads from listeners' letters about stories on the Wounded Warrior project and Music Man Murray.