Brenton Butler didn’t do it: but he did confess. And so do a surprising number of innocent peopleteenagers in particular. Studies show that te…
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The muscle that built the rail: to complete the transcontinental railroad, two companies hired cheap immigrant labor and raced to lay the most t…
War of words: for more than 200 years, Americans have revered the Constitution. So why can’t we agree on what it means?
Adam Liptak
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Should cell phones be banned in schools? As schools across the country grapple with cell-phone policies, New York City’s strict ban has everyone…
Was the war in Iraq justified? As the casualties and costs mount, the debate over Iraq intensifies. Donald Rumsfeld and Patrick Leahy discuss Pr…
Tobacco addiction and secondhand smoke: a message from Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of NIDA
Nora Volkow
Dear Teacher:
This mont…
India’s booming economy includes growing trade with the U.S
A key part of India’s sizzling economic miracle is its trade with the rest of…
A sizzling economy remakes India: shopping malls, technology, and Western-style consumerism are transforming the nation of Gandhi
Amy Wald…
Should astronauts return to the moon? That’s what President Bush has proposed, but scientists are divided about whether the moon is the right go…
Should high school students be required to declare majors? Last spring, Florida became the first state to mandate high school majors
Jeb B…
