A new book explores how the kidnapping of baby Charles Lindbergh, Jr., began a media revolution and became the "crime of the century."

"Our brains seem to be particularly sensitive to information that is presented as fact, underlining the power of factual language."

The holiday season has the lowest rates of suicide, despite a lot of reporting each year that perpetuates the myth that rates increase.

Despite concerns over partisan "news bubbles" or "echo chambers," new research shows phones help Americans get more diverse news than desktop computers.

The more voters believe they are exposed to misinformation, the more cynical they feel when Election Day arrives, a new study shows.

Americans are essentially speaking separate, polarized languages, an analysis of words in cable news video comments indicates.

Local news covers murder victims from Black or Hispanic neighborhoods less, researchers say. The news also humanizes victims from white places more.

A new study shows that eyes linger less on fake news headlines. That could lead to using eye tracking to fight against false headlines.

People who get most of their news from social media are more likely to have misperceptions about COVID-19, a new study shows.

"The way climate change has been covered in the media could help us understand why there's so much public disengagement on this issue."