Competency-Based Degree Programs On The Rise
A new report says 52 colleges offer, or plan to offer, some credits based on learning, not just seat time.
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Police Departments Issuing Body Cameras Discover Drawbacks
They are being hailed as a technological solution to bad police-community relationships, but research on the cameras' impact is thin, and some departments are dealing with unintended consequences.
From New Jersey To Maine, Northeast Braces For Massive Blizzard
The potentially historic nor'easter could bring more than 2 feet of snow to the region today and Tuesday. Travel is expected to be affected, with thousands of flights already canceled.
High Schools Seek A Safer Path Back From Concussion
Returning immediately to demanding physical or mental activities after a concussion can be bad for the brain, neuroscientists agree. But what about after symptoms resolve? How much rest is best?
'Walking The Walk' With Students ... And Screaming Fans
When their students are asleep, these teachers are onstage in LA's punk rock scene.
Closing Gitmo 'Going To Be Very Difficult,' Hagel Says
The outgoing secretary of defense conceded his handling of the Guantanamo Bay detainee issue "hasn't always made me popular in some quarters."
Rising Football Star: Prepare For The Worst, Pray For The Best
Football is the most watched sport in America — and increasingly, one of the most controversial. High school football star Nahshon Ellerbe shares what he loves about the game.
Obama Proposes New Protections For Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The president recommends more than 12 million acres of the region receive the highest level of protection available for public lands.
App Links Sex Assault Survivors To Help, But Who Downloads It?
The D.C.-based smartphone tool connects people with a ride to the hospital and a team of medical professionals trained in dealing with sexual assault. But students aren't rushing to download the app.
In South Carolina, Class Action Lawsuit Pits Foster Kids Against State
After years of high profile problems — including the death of five children and cries of inaction — the South Carolina Department of Social Services is facing a new hurdle. Foster care children in the state have banded together in a class action lawsuit to demand changes.