In late May, oil began finally reaching Louisiana shores ... Questions remain about the long-term effects of the spill.

The U.S. government has declared the oil spill a national disaster. Efforts are under way to protect the area's fragile wetlands and vital fishing communities. Workers clean debris from the beach ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

A train collision early Saturday morning in Cuba's Sancti Spíritus province has led to a massive oil spill, impacting nearby ...