The Future Of American History
Three college professors respond to questions about the evolving challenges of teaching the history of a complex nation.
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Meant To Keep Youths Out Of Detention, Probation Often Leads Them There
Nationwide, juvenile incarceration has dropped by half since 1999 — but the probations that have replaced it hold teens to sometimes subjective standards and often include electronic monitoring.
Biohackers Aim To Make Homebrew Insulin, But Don't Try It Yet
Insulin can be expensive even with insurance, and millions of people need it to stay alive. Proponents of the biohacking movement say it should be possible to make it safely and cheaply.
The Golden Age Of Cocktails: When Americans Learned To Love Mixed Drinks
The Manhattan, the daiquiri, the martini. These classic cocktails were all born between the 1860s and Prohibition, an era when American bartending got inventive — and theatrical.
University Of Cincinnati Police Officer Indicted In Killing Of Black Motorist
An Ohio grand jury has indicted University of Cincinnati Police Officer Ray Tensing in the shooting death of Samuel DuBose, who was pulled over on July 19 because he was missing license plate.
Could President Obama Win A Third Term?
Four U.S. presidents have completed a second term since that became the limit, and three of them might well have had a shot at winning again: Dwight Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton.
3 U.Va. Graduates Sue 'Rolling Stone,' Reporter Over Rape Article
News of the lawsuit by former Phi Kappa Psi members comes along with word that Rolling Stone's managing editor, Will Dana, has resigned.
Nobel Prize Winner Thinks No One Should Ever Retire
Muhammad Yunus — honored for loaning millions to poor women — just turned 75. And he's thrilled to keep on working: "The word 'retirement' is very harmful."
Justice Dept. Hires Compliance Expert In Fight Against Corporate Crime
The department says the new expert will play a big role in determining whether businesses targeted for prosecution have engaged in systemic misconduct or whether the criminal activity is limited.
In The Age Of #BlackLivesMatter, The NAACP Tries To Reach A Younger Generation
The NAACP is holding its annual convention at a time when there are growing questions about the group's relevance to a young generation.