To revitalize poor suburbs, Paris taps underused resource: women entrepreneurs
Weaving through her childhood cité – or social housing block – in the Parisian suburb of Villemomble, Hafida Guebli passes a gaping hole where the library used to be. It burned down during the 2005 riots that spilled over from nearby Clichy-sous-Bois …
After Daughter’s ‘Unimaginable’ Death, Parkland Family Moved To Action
Carmen Schentrup was a senior, one week away from her 17th birthday, when she was killed. Her family reflects on her life, death and why “missing her doesn’t feel like enough any more.”
Brazilians Protest After Black Human Rights Activist Is Murdered
The killing of Marielle Franco, a Rio de Janeiro city council member and civil society activist who protested police violence, is being met by a huge wave of anger and indignation.
Is It Time To Bring Risk Back Into Our Kids’ Playgrounds?
Are playgrounds in the U.S. too sterile and risk-averse to help our kids thrive? Anthropologist Barbara J. King considers play and child development in evolutionary perspective.
In Kentucky, all sides agree on need for criminal justice reform. But how?
In 2009, both Tahiesha Howard and the state of Kentucky were looking for a fresh start. Ms. Howard’s childhood was such a blur of dysfunction and addiction she says she couldn’t remember her first drink of alcohol. Kentucky, meanwhile, had become a p…
FIU Pedestrian Bridge Collapses In Miami Area, Injuring Several
An unknown number of people were trapped underneath the bridge. Its main span was installed Saturday near the campus of Florida International University.
Pedestrian Bridge Collapses In Miami Area, Killing 4 And Injuring Several
The victims were in traffic beneath the bridge which was under construction. The main span was installed Saturday near the campus of Florida International University.
Adviser in the middle of the college recruiting scandal gets more time to work out plea
The adviser at the center of the government’s case against corruption in college basketball will get another month to work on a potential plea deal.
Dylann Roof’s Sister Arrested After Bringing Weapons to School Walkout
Morgan Roof said on Snapchat that she hoped those walking out to protest gun violence would “get shot,” and suggested that only black students were participating.
Resilient Isaiah Thomas on Lakers role: 'I'm not no sixth man'
Thomas, now with the Lakers, has rolled with every punch throughout his brutal roller coaster season.
Oklahoma Plans To Use Nitrogen For Executions
After having trouble obtaining drugs needed for lethal injections, state officials plan to change the primary method of execution to nitrogen gas inhalation. It would be a first for a U.S. state.
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