“Americans have long been viewed as exceptionally religious compared to other nations in the developed world,” says a U-M researcher. But new findings suggest that Americans might not actually attend church as often as they say they do.

Young people who are overexposed to antibacterial soaps containing triclosan may suffer more allergies, a U-M study suggests. It also found that exposure to BPA may cause health problems for adults.

Acclaimed poet, teacher and translator Khaled Mattawa has been awarded a United States Artist Fellowship for 2010. The Academy of American Poets called Mattawa “one of the most original, lyrical and intellectually challenging poets of his generation.”

Rich Rodriguez was let go as football coach after another disappointing season. But elsewhere, Wolverine athletes and teams capped outstanding careers and showed surprising promise. The highlight: an unlikely Final Four run. Get the details here.

Robert Wollack was in prison, a fallen cop, when a second chance came his way.

Some of our most expressive words come from Yiddish. Got a favorite of your own?

A trio of uplifting music-tinged movies just right for rental on a cold winter evening.