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New guidelines from the Roman Catholic Church note that the practice of cremation is increasing and recommend that ashes be buried in "cemeteries and other sacred places."
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In the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris, the French consul held a vigil in Brickell on Saturday. Roughly 40 people gathered at the…
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The California Senate passed a bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide in some cases. But Gov. Jerry Brown hasn't indicated whether he'll sign it.
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There are more than 10,000 known Jane and John Does in the U.S. – unidentified and unclaimed bodies languishing in limbo for years, sometimes for decades.…
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A well-known Miami anti-violence activist is suddenly dealing with her own tragedy.Tangela Sears' son, David Queen, 29, was fatally shot after an argument…
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01/31/14 - This is a Topical Currents online bonus segment. After the broadcast, there were many unanswered questions. Host Bonnie Berman continues the…
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In the summer of 1993 Nelson Mandela was touring the United States raising money for his African National Congress political party. He visited one of the…
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The icon who became South Africa's first black president died after a prolonged lung infection.
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Former South African president Nelson Mandela has died. Click here to read this story as updates become available.For further coverage of Mandela's death,…
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09/16/13 - Monday’s Topical Currents is with psychiatrist Dr. Mark Epstein. He’s written THE TRAUMA OF EVERYDAY LIFE. Most of us have a limited – and…
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09/11/13 - Wednesday's Topical Currents ponders the overuse of life-prolonging medical care, with journalist Katy Butler (Knocking on Heaven’s Door: The…
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07/24/13 - Wednesday's Topical Currents examines lifestyle adjustments needed after the death of a long-term spouse. We’ll speak with two octogenarian…