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That's the advice from a biologist as Brazil launches a war on the mosquitoes that are spreading Zika virus.

A law as broad and complex as the Affordable Care Act invites both criticism and praise. Here's a look at some of the claims made on the presidential campaign trail.

A Decent Ride brings back many of Welsh's beloved characters with their ribald humor and Scottish vernacular, but now they must address a new challenge: aging.

When the remaining GOP candidates debate Saturday, several will be making their last pitch for why they should stay in the race. Meanwhile, Donald Trump returns after skipping an Iowa debate.

Scott Simon announces a leave of absence to collaborate on a book with Tony Bennett.

In "Shylock Is My Name," Howard Jacobson re-imagines one of Shakespeare's most thought-provoking characters. Scott Simon asks Jacobson about it.

Daring visual artists, whose edgy work challenges religious and political taboos, have become a critical voice in the conservative kingdom — where open calls for reform are a criminal offense.

TV ads are a tried-and-true way for politicians to get their message out. But in this chaotic presidential primary, are they still effective?

Israel has made a deal to create an area at Judaism's holiest site where women and men can pray together. But some say creating a government-supported egalitarian prayer space undermines unity.

Scott Simon notes an item from the week in which a present-day mouse found its way into a mousetrap so old it's a museum item.