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Rolling Stone's UVA rape story: Here's what we know so farAs the national conversation continues about how best to address the problem of sexual assault, both on campus and off, here is what is currently known about the particular incident at the center of the Rolling Stone story.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan tries to make peace between NYPD and City HallOn Monday, the New York archbishop urged both sides in the debate over Eric Garner's death to 'turn down the volume and speak calmly.' Two officers were assaulted during protests over the weekend, while some NYPD officers have signed forms asking the mayor not to attend police funerals.
Newtown two years on: More guns, more school shootingsTwo years after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., school shootings in the US continue at the rate of nearly one a week. Most Americans think the main problem is mental illness, not lack of gun control.
Thousands march against police brutality, many more with signaturesPeople marched and rallied in Washington, New York, and other cities Saturday, protesting the recent killing of black Americans by white police officers. Meanwhile, more than 1 million people have signed petitions addressing police misconduct.
'Black Man with a Gun' author explains why he doesn’t carry oneConcerned about racial stereotyping by white and black police officers, the Rev. Kenn Blanchard, author of the “Black Man with a Gun” franchise, won’t carry weapons openly, even where that’s legal.
Moses as an action hero? What 'Exodus' film says about society today.'Exodus: Gods and Kings' opens Friday and follows in the footsteps of 'Noah' in presenting Bible characters as antiheroes fraught with moral complexity.
NFL domestic violence policy matters to more than just football wivesThe Ray Rice scandal that swept the NFL, leading to the announcement of a new domestic violence policy Wednesday, gave many victims a voice for the first time. Now, it's offering hope.
How current events might play into America's shift in favor of gun rightsFor the first time, a Pew survey found more support for gun ownership than gun control among Americans. Current events like the Michael Brown case may be accelerating the trend, a gun control advocate says.
Is it OK for athletes to wear their political views on their sleeves?As professional athletes protest the lack of an indictment in the Eric Garner case, leagues have loosened regulations and are publicly supporting players. Others disagree with activist tactics.
Why police in one town are giving out Christmas gifts instead of ticketsWhen Lowell, Michigan police officers swapped traffic violations for holiday gifts, they say they made citizens' days.
'Merry Christmas' returns: How conservatives are winning the Christmas war'Merry Christmas' and 'Happy Hanukkah' are now protected speech in Texas schools. And, major retail chains are also turning away from 'Happy Holidays' in favor of 'Merry Christmas.' How did this shift happen?
Notre Dame's 'White Privilege Seminar': Racist indoctrination or education?Critics say the six-week class at Notre Dame serves to indoctrinate students and shames white people. The class professor says it's not about 'white bashing' but about understanding the basis of privilege.
LeBron James and the return of the activist athleteLeBron James joined Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose, Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush, and St. Louis Rams offensive lineman Davin Joseph, who wore shirts emblazoned with "I Can't Breathe." Why are pro athletes more activist today?
Cover StoryThe new ethics of eatingThe animal-welfare movement gains momentum as consumers pressure farming interests to institute better treatment of chickens, pigs, and other food animals.
- Effort to improve farm-animal treatment expands globally
Europe led the United States in the move to adopt more humane practices. Now a small movement is stirring even in food-giant China.
Bill Cosby sex charges rock entertainment industryThe number of women accusing Bill Cosby of sexual assault may be as many as 20, including at least one who was underage. Fellow comedians are stunned, Jerry Seinfeld calling the charges against Cosby “sad and incomprehensible.”
Rolling Stone UVA fraternity rape story tests journalistic practicesRolling Stone is backing away from its story “A Rape on Campus” because of “discrepancies” in the alleged victim’s account. This has led to criticism – and journalistic soul-searching – about a major story that apparently lacked thorough reporting.
Rolling Stone backs off story of alleged fraternity rape at UVAA horrific story of gang rape at a University of Virginia fraternity, published in Rolling Stone, rocked the media and campuses around the country. Now, Rolling Stone has apologized for “discrepancies” in the account.
With Eric Garner case, Mayor de Blasio finds more resolute voiceAs the issues surrounding policing and minority communities have gripped the nation’s consciousness, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio could be facing one of the most important tests of leadership.
St. Louis police tweet warning to parents about toy guns. Why was the tweet removed?
