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In Russia's war-torn region of Chechnya, locals rely on a centuries-old system of traditional law to settle many disputes. Chechens say it helped provide some measure of security during the last decade of war. But that's now under threat.

A story about a heroic air-traffic controller prompts a listener to share a long-held wish — and a family gets a chance to thank the controller who saved the life of many people by averting a midair disaster three decades ago.

When fans of the TV show last saw mob boss Tony Soprano in 2007, he was sitting at booth in a New Jersey diner, eating onion rings with his family. For years the booth attracted many fans.

The cup thrown aside some 3,500 years ago was created by members of an early European civilization. Archaeologists found so many, that may be single-use items — signs of ancient prosperity.

With more workers heading back to the office it seems many have forgotten some rules for riding mass transit. The MTA reminds riders, among other things, to keep your feet off of the seats.

Medical advances mean many more people are surviving cancer and living for years or decades with its after effects. Here's how they are navigating life after treatment.

The holiday season can be a time of great joy, but for many, it can produce high expectations and disrupted routines that can be overwhelming. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The death toll from Saturday's earthquake on the Indonesian island of Java climbs past 5,000. Many of the injured are still waiting to receive medical care. More than 100,000 have been left homeless, and aid agencies say many survivors lack adequate shelter.

The black vote is key in presidential elections, and candidates turn to black ministers for support. But one of the most powerful black preachers in the country says that, for him, the pulpit is not the place for endorsements. Bishop T.D. Jakes talks to Michele Norris about religion and politics.

Dr. Adam Hamawy is a former U.S. Army combat surgeon currently in Gaza. He said he's treating primarily civilians, rather than combatants: "mostly children, many women, many elderly."