Mindy Kaling's TV Character Is Called A 'Coconut'
That's brown on the outside, white on the inside. A recent episode of 'The Mindy Project' lead our writer to think about her identity as an Indian living in America.
Health & Safety
Rising Sea Levels Made This Republican Mayor A Climate Change Believer
Already, neighborhoods flood more often in Coral Gables, Fla., and water has seeped up from beneath low-lying buildings and yards. Mayor James Cason wants his city prepared for the economic fallout.
Treating Opioid Addiction With A Drug Raises Hope And Controversy
Medication-assisted treatment uses one of several drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration to control cravings and reduce relapses. Despite the evidence, the approach is underused.
Who Should Be Worried About Zika And What Should They Do?
Mosquito season is just getting underway in the U.S., and some areas have the mosquitoes that transmit the Zika virus. Pregnant women in places like Florida and Texas are at greatest risk.
Insurers Leaving An Exchange May Still Sell Individual Plans
Some insurers continue to sell coverage to individuals on the open market even after deciding to exit the health law's marketplaces.
Hollywood Jet Gives Fearful Fliers The Courage To Soar
A small group boards a 727 jet parked on a studio sound stage in Southern California. The airplane cabin is normally used for filming movies — but these "passengers" have real-world fears.
Rape And Facebook Make Tense Headlines In South Africa This Spring
Students have posted the names of accused rapists on Facebook. And a judge sparks a furor with Facebook messages that seem to say rape is part of black culture.
The Power Of Genes, And The Line Between Biology And Destiny
Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee says genetics play a significant role in identity, temperament, sexual orientation and disease risk — but that environment also matters. His new book is The Gene.
CDC Waits For Congress To Approve Emergency Funds To Combat Zika
The Senate is set to vote Tuesday on a deal to provide more than $1 billion to battle Zika. Mary Louise Kelly talks to Tom Frieden, director of the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention.
Supreme Court Sends Latest Obamacare Case Back To Lower Court
With a vacancy, Supreme Court justices are looking for ways to avoid tie votes on key issues. On Monday, the justices sent an Obamacare case back to a lower court — saying compromise seemed feasible.