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This week on the Down East Journal, we’ll talk about the latest advancements in the treatment of strokes. And, how to grow your spring vegetable garden on…

By Patricia Raskinhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/pre/local-pre-634487.mp3RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) _ Mental health advocacy groups have…

This week on the Down East Journal, the predictions for the 2013 hurricane season and how to prepare for what officials say could be an “extremely active”…

This week on the Down East Journal, we speak to an eastern North Carolina based scientist who is part of a research project aimed at changing federal…

Lactic acid traditionally has had the ill reputation of being a substance that slows down athletes. The acid is thought to weaken muscles when athletes need them the most. But a new study suggests lactic acid isn't the problem.

The parade of summer blockbusters continues this week, with the most eagerly awaited sequel of the year. Spiderman 2 swings onto thousands of screens on Wednesday. NPR's Bob Mondello has a review.

A towering slab of rock broke from a cliff and toppled onto pleasure boaters drifting near a waterfall in a Brazilian lake Saturday. Dozens were injured.

Thousands were stranded in Kansai International Airport, on an island in Osaka Bay, after the bridge linking the airport to the main island was damaged.

The quake struck at a depth of 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) and was felt in five states, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

"A city of 8.6 million people — not a single shooting for three days," Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Monday. The NYPD says it has been focusing on preventing retaliatory violence.