Ladakh Journal: On the Run for Love: Couple Bridges a Buddhist-Muslim Divide

In Ladakh, India, a Romeo and Juliet story is illuminating a lasting sectarian fight that even a modern couple has been unable to shrug off.

Infinitesimal Odds: A Scientist Finds Her Child’s Rare Illness Stems From the Gene She Studies
When it comes to studying the genetics of the brain, Soo-Kyung Lee is a star, yet she was stunned to discover the cause of her daughter’s...
Personal Health: Are G.M.O. Foods Safe?
In the decades since the first genetically modified foods reached the market, no adverse health effects among consumers have been found.
Setting Tone for Post-Presidency, Obama Will Speak in South Africa on Tolerance
Barack Obama does not plan to take on President Trump directly, but an adviser said the former president would not shrink from confronting the...
36 Killed in Tour Bus Crash in North Korea, Chinese Officials Say
The crash occurred at a time of intense diplomacy in the region, as a summit meeting between the leaders of North and South Korea approaches.
The New Health Care: California, Coffee and Cancer: One of These Doesn’t Belong
A judge’s ruling on warning labels for coffee isn’t backed by evidence and could do more harm than good.
Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, Is in Early Stages of Labor, Palace Says
Catherine and her husband, Prince William, announced in September that they were expecting their third child.