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Fury at gender transition for toddlers prompts denial from medical schools
Claims that three medical schools in North Carolina are offering young children gender transition treatments have been called "horrifying" online.
Duke star reacts to viral meme mocking his cross-legged bench pose
Jacob Grandison has given his reaction to a meme on social media which mocked how he sat on the bench during a basketball game.
Ukraine war may be "nail in the coffin" for Putin's empire: Economist
Dr. Michael Alexeev called the war bad "for everybody involved," but he said Ukraine might end up becoming stronger "in the long run."
Undecided voters become key to crucial, toss-up Senate race
It's one of the closest Senate races in the country but has seemingly gone under the radar compared to other contests.
The Improbable and Absolutely American Life of Coach K
From humble beginnings, Mike Krzyzewski rose to basketball royalty and became one of the most influential coaches, teachers and leaders in American life.
University Bans Concessions at Sports Events After Fans Ignore Mask Mandate
The new rules will require attendees to drink water outside and will be enforced by event staff and law enforcement.
Grandson of Duke's Coach K Arrested on DUI Charge With Top NBA Prospect
Michael Savarino and Paolo Banchero were arrested on Sunday morning on impaired driving charges in North Carolina.
Watch JJ Redick Announce Retirement From NBA With Heartfelt Speech
The 15-year pro and all-time leading scorer at Duke University called it a career on a special edition of his podcast "The Old Man and the Three" on Tuesday.
Legionella Bacteria Symptoms Explained After Duke University Outbreak
Legionella bacteria can cause Legionnaires' disease—a type of pneumonia—as well as a less serious illness known as Pontiac fever
84 Basketball Camp Attendees at Duke Being Treated For Flu-Like Illness
On Thursday, the esteemed ACC school made the announcement regarding the outbreak on their official website.
Boeheim Has 'No Plans' to Retire as He Lauds Coach K's Impact on Basketball
The Hall of Famer won't be joining Duke's Mike Krzyzewski in retirement just yet.
Duke's Coach K Retirement Prompts Wave of Heartfelt Tributes
Mike Krzyzewski, the man better known as Coach K, is stepping down after more than forty years at Duke.
Neuroscientist Removed from APA Chat After Saying There Are Only 2 Sexes
"It is sad that an audience of supposed scientists is unable to take any dissenting view, such as the suggestion that there really are only two sexes," a psychology and neuroscience professor said in reaction to his removal from an APA email group.
Duke University Orders Lockdown After Fraternity Rush Prompts Virus Spike
More than 180 students tested positive for the virus in the past week, while 200 more were sent into quarantine as a result of the university's contact-tracing program.
Watch This Student Read Duke University Acceptance at Mother's Gravesite
"I knew that it was important for me to share this moment with her, even if I got deferred or denied," Skylar Hughes told a local outlet.
Duke Student Says People Should 'Get Drunk and Walk Around' to Cope
In a column for Duke's student-run media organization, a senior suggested that bars and parties aren't necessary to beat the "pandemic blues," and that having a few drinks and walking around could help capture some of that college excitement.
AI Tool Turns Blurry Face Pictures into 'Realistic' High-Res Portraits
"Never have super-resolution images been created at this resolution before with this much detail," said Duke University computer scientist and team leader Cynthia Rudin.
Hero Who Helped Upset No. 1 Duke Still Reeling From Hurricane Dorian Damage
After the game, the site had raised about $5,000. About two hours after the game, the total amount raised was close to $7,000. The goal for the family was $25,000.
Who is Cole Anthony? Freshman Did Something at UNC Even Jordan Couldn't
It also set a record for a freshman basketball player in the Atlantic Coast Conference, perhaps the best basketball conference in history.
Watch Maggot-like Larvae Create a Fake Leg to Jump Through the Air
"It's exciting that this soft mushy animal is using an adhesive mechanism to create an artificial leg, which it subsequently uses to jump itself into the air," a scientist told Newsweek.
Graduate Students Push for Living Wage
"This would cripple our institution if graduate workers weren't available for teaching responsibilities."
Pig Brain Cells Brought Back From the Dead
The research could pave the way for treatments for brain damage, scientists believe.
A Physicist on Why Time Seems to Go Faster as We Age
The answer comes down to how our bodies age, according to one scientist.
Duke Official Steps Down After Email to Students Leaked
Megan Neely, director of the Master of Biostatistics program at Duke University, urged students to speak only English while on campus and in other professional settings.
Duke to Rename Building Dedicated to Notorious Racist
Industrialist Julian Carr advocated for the lynching of African-Americans and ran for Senate on a platform of white supremacy.
Synagogue Shooting Memorial Defaced With Swastika
"That such a craven and cowardly act of vandalism—a desecration of a memorial to individuals who were killed because they were Jewish and practicing their faith—should happen anywhere is extremely distressing," Duke University President Vincent Price said.
Trump Speechwriter Fired Over White Nationalist Links
Darren Beattie gave a speech at a controversial conference in 2016 alongside an anti-immigration activist.
Apple CEO Cheers 'Me Too' Movement At Duke Commencement
Apple CEO Tim Cook's commencement speech at Duke University Sunday offered graduates a "think different" strategy that touted the women of the "me too" movement as well as the Parkland, Florida shooting survivors.
Duke University Baristas Fired For Playing Young Dolph
Rap song "Get Paid" was playing when Larry Moneta, Vice President for Student Affairs, visited Joe Van Gogh coffee shop.
Bonobos prefer jerks, but humans prefer helpers
So-called "hippie apes" prefer jerks to helpers, possibly because jerks appear more dominant.