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George Conway Calls Out Melania Trump for Condemning Stanford Professor
"A minor child deserves privacy and should be kept out of politics," the Melania Trump tweeted. "Pamela Karlan, you should be ashamed."
Two Billion Years Ago, up to 99 Percent of Life on Earth Died
Huge changes to the oxygen levels on our planet caused the mega die-off, researchers found.
Enormous, Baffling Plankton Blooms Fueled by Deep Hydrothermal Vents
Two mysterious plankton blooms appeared off the coast of Antarctica in 2014 and 2015.
Pig Brain Cells Brought Back From the Dead
The research could pave the way for treatments for brain damage, scientists believe.
College Admissions Scandal 2019: Everything We Know
The scandal has touched each coast, Hollywood celebrities, college athletics coaches and even students who "worked hard" but didn't get into prestigious universities.
Brock Turner Loses Sexual Assault Conviction Appeal
"I absolutely don't understand what you are talking about," Justice Franklin Elia told Turner's attorney.
Study: Gen Z Kids Have Better Self-Control Than Gen X
Technology could have helped children develop self-control, researchers evaluating the "marshmallow test" believe.
Top 50 Universities in the World Revealed
The United States has the top four, but which university is number one?
Chinese Artificial Intelligence Beats Humans in Reading
A neural network model created by Alibaba bested its flesh-and-blood opponents on a 100,000-question test.
Why Being a Yale Freshman Will Soon Be Old Hat
The terms "freshman" and "upperclassmen" have been dropped in favor of more gender-neutral terms.
Why is the Ivy League Discriminating Against Asians?
To be admitted to elite colleges, Asians needed SAT scores 140 points higher than whites.
Universities Are Unpopular Because of the Ivy League
The press discussion of higher education is dominated by a small number of elite institutions which are unrepresentative.
Why's Trump Stopping Poor Students Going to University?
Pell Grants, the Work-Study program, Perkins loans and AmeriCorps are put at risk by swingeing cuts.
Is Being a Slacker Dangerous?
Thinking you're less active than your peers can shorten your lifespan.
Would Californians Be Better Off Under Single-Payer?
Bill promises big premium savings for employers and individuals. Plus 15 percent tax.
87 Percent of Young Women in U.S. Sexually Harassed
The survey highlighted issues with misogyny and relationships among millennials, with the majority of young people rarely discussing issues of sexual consent.
Candice Wiggins: I Was Bullied for Being Straight
The retired basketball star claims she was targeted due to 'jealousy.'
Students Can't Distinguish Real From Fake News—Study
The authors claim the findings illustrate the threat to democracy that disinformation poses.
Superman Wears a Stanford 'S'
Though he didn't win the Heisman, the field is still wide open for Christian McCaffrey.
Behold the Best College Football Weekend in a Decade
As four Heisman Trophy favorites compete in three showstopping games this weekend, we size up the lineups.
UCLA Upset Reminds Us Why We Don't Bet on Sports
Blame UCLA if you owe a bookie your thumbs this week.
Race, Class, Feminism…and Brock Turner
A mandatory minimum sentence won't reduce white privilege when white defendants can so easily avoid prison time.
Brock Turner Released Early From Jail
Turner served three months of his original six-month jail sentence for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in 2015.
Stanford Rape Case Spurs Proposals for Tough New Laws
The case of Brock Turner at Stanford has become the focal point of growing international outrage over campus rape.
Stanford Rape Case: Will California Change the Law?
The move comes amid growing outrage over sexual assault on U.S. college campuses.
Stanford Rape Trial Judge Removed From New Case
Prosecutors said they lacked confidence that Judge Aaron Persky could fairly participate in an upcoming sexual assault case.
Read: Biden's Letter to Stanford University Rape Victim
The vice president wrote and introduced the Violence Against Women Act in 1990.
Judge in Brock Turner Rape Case Received Death Threats
Judge Aaron Persky has come under withering attack for the six-month jail sentence he imposed on a Stanford swimmer convicted of sexual assault.
Pressure Mounts Against Judge in Brock Turner Rape Case
A California judge sentenced Turner, a Stanford swimmer, to six months in jail for sexual assault.