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A Spy Novelist's Take on the Justice Department's Investigation of James Rosen Reuters

A Spy Novelist's Take on the Justice Department's Investigation of James Rosen

The truth in recent scandals is already too strange for spy novels. Expect that trend to accelerate.

Federal Judge Chronicles Lawlessness of Joe Arpaio-Led Sheriff's Office Reuters

Federal Judge Chronicles Lawlessness of Joe Arpaio-Led Sheriff's Office

The self-proclaimed "most famous" sheriff in America, engaged in the illegal racial profiling and harassment of Latinos in his County.

How America's 2-Tiered Education System Is Perpetuating Inequality Larry Downing/Reuters

How America's 2-Tiered Education System Is Perpetuating Inequality

And how online courses might only exacerbate the problem

Annals of the Security State: Even More Airplane Stories

One more reason why it matters that the open-ended 'war on terror' come to a close. Plus the 'war on drugs.'

Why My Son Still Won't Join the Boy Scouts Amy Sancetta/AP

Why My Son Still Won't Join the Boy Scouts

A year ago, he wanted to go to a Cub Scout informational meeting. Now, he says Thursday's vote wasn't enough.

Two Tornadoes 14 Years Apart, and a Man Who Saw Them Both Lucas Jackson/Reuters

Two Tornadoes 14 Years Apart, and a Man Who Saw Them Both

Oklahoma native Dustin Ellison has twice sifted through the wreckage of the same 7-11.

Linda Stone on Maintaining Focus in a Maddeningly Distractive World Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

Linda Stone on Maintaining Focus in a Maddeningly Distractive World

"At one point, I interviewed a handful of Nobel laureates about their childhood play patterns..."

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On Death Penalty, Colorado Governor Buys Himself Some Time Rick Wilking/Reuters

On Death Penalty, Colorado Governor Buys Himself Some Time

A condemned man is spared, for now. But after a day of drama in Denver, questions about Colorado's death penalty and the case of Nathan Dunlap remain unanswered.

Closing Schools Without Discussion Won't Fix Chicago's System John Gress/Reuters

Closing Schools Without Discussion Won't Fix Chicago's System

City officials are experimenting on disadvantaged neighborhoods, often without input from families, students, and teachers.

If You Can't Beat Them, Join Them: Publishing Gets Its Own Hackathon Charles Platiau

If You Can't Beat Them, Join Them: Publishing Gets Its Own Hackathon

Translating word-of-mouth book sales to the digital world

In Appalachia, a Road Trip for Faculty Makes a Difference Reuters

In Appalachia, a Road Trip for Faculty Makes a Difference

For over 50 years, Berea College has put its employees on a bus tour that will teach them about the communities they serve, and challenge stereotypes about Appalachian life.

Time's Up: Colorado's Governor Needs to Pick a Death-Penalty Position Rick Wilking/Reuters

Time's Up: Colorado's Governor Needs to Pick a Death-Penalty Position

John Hickenlooper, a potential national candidate, has ducked the issue for years. Now, in the case of one of Colorado's most notorious murderers, he'll have to act.

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