When it comes to predicting the outcome of political campaigns, one Virginia scholar has a near perfect record. In both the ...

Plans for a gas-burning power plant in Chesterfield County have made headlines and sparked protest, but less is known about ...

One of the most listened-to genres in the Americas, photographers and storytellers Karla Gachet and Ivan Kashinsky document ...

Guinea worm is a parasite once found across Africa and parts of Asia. Since the Carter Center started working on the cause, the disease has been nearly eradicated.

Research links kids' use of social media with depression and anxiety, and a lot of content online isn't appropriate for kids.

The Committee for the First Amendment first launched in the 1940s, when the House Un-American Activities Committee accused ...

A new report says that the number of books being challenged or removed from public schools across the country has risen ...

Frauds, swindles, cons, scams, and deceptions are collectively known as hoaxes. But there's more than meets the eye.

If you're getting rid of that "gas guzzler" and investing in a more fuel efficient or even an electric vehicle, you're probably expecting to see some savings from buying less fuel. Vehicle owners are ...

On hot button issues, a majority say children should be vaccinated; controlling gun violence is more important than gun ...

Have you heard of the Virginia Independent? What about the Richmond Leader or the Henrico Times? These are all designed to ...