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Mass. Man Accuses Dunkin' Donuts Of Using A Butter Substitute

A court settlement has been reached. A Dunkin' Donut spokeswoman told the Boston Globe that their stores in Massachusetts do carry both butter and also a butter substitute vegetable spread.

Supporters of presidential candidate Guillermo Lasso are confronted by the police near the National Electoral Council in Quito, Ecuador, Sunday. Ruling party candidate Lenin Moreno was declared the winner of Ecuador's presidential runoff Sunday, delivering a major setback to a recent right-ward surge in Latin American politics.

Ecuador's Election Ends In Close Result, And Accusations Of Cheating

The race has been widely watched in part because it could affect the future of Julian Assange. Candidates had differed on their plans for the WikiLeaks founder's spot in Ecuador's London embassy.

A damaged train carriage sits at the Technological Institute metro station in St. Petersburg, Russia. At least 10 people were killed and dozens more were injured Monday afternoon after an explosion went off in between metro stations in Russia's second-largest city.

Investigators Say 'Explosive Device' Caused St. Petersburg Metro Train Blast

At least 10 people were killed in the blast, according to Health Minister Veronika Skvortsova. The explosion hit while the train was between two stations in the center of Russia's second-largest city.

House Fails To Override Brownback Veto Of Medicaid Expansion Bill

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 4 p.m. April 3.A motion to override Gov. Sam Brownback’s veto of a bill to expand Medicaid eligibility failed…

Singer-Songwriter Valerie June Draws On Her Southern Roots In 'The Order Of Time'

Though the Tennessee-born musician lives in Brooklyn now, she still takes inspiration from the Gospel music she grew up with. Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews June's latest album.

A girl carries a child in the outskirts of Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi. That's one of the countries in sub-Saharan Africa that has made good progress in reducing child mortality.

Child Deaths Drop From 14.2 Million In 1990 To 7.3 Million In 2015

That's the encouraging news in a new report. But it also means more kids are living long enough to face a host of serious challenges to their physical and mental health.

Molecules in wine stimulate thousands of taste and odor receptors, sending a flavor signal to the brain that triggers massive cognitive computation involving pattern recognition, memory, value judgment, emotion and, of course, pleasure.

The Taste Of Wine Isn't All In Your Head, But Your Brain Sure Helps

Savoring the flavor of wine activates more gray matter than solving a complex math problem, according to neuroscientist Gordon Shepherd. His new book, Neurenology,explores your brain on wine.

For Some Vets, A PTSD Diagnosis Comes Along With Personal Growth

New research shows that post-traumatic stress disorder among veterans can lead to increased appreciation of life and enhanced inner strength.

Atlanta Highway Collapse Causes Headache For Commuters

A section of I-85 collapsed in Atlanta on Thursday, forcing Atlanta commuters to find a new route into and out of the city.

New Loopholes Discovered In Trust Separating Trump From His Businesses

The trust intended to build an ethics wall between President Trump and his businesses was quietly changed in February. Now he is allowed unlimited payments from the trust, among other changes.

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