How To Talk With Kids About Terrible Things
The school shooting in Parkland, Fla., has children all over the country asking difficult questions. Here are a few tips for their parents and teachers.
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Scientists Explore Ties Between Alzheimer's And Brain's Ancient Immune System
Their first epiphanies came during musings over beer, and evolved into a decade of teamwork. Two Harvard researchers explain why they think Alzheimer's disease may be traced to an immunity glitch.
McMaster Says Evidence of Russia Interference 'Incontrovertible'
The national security adviser broke with what has been President Trump's script about the F.B.I. investigation into Russian interference in the election.
Florida Students Shaken Over Failures To Act On Warning Signs
Anger over the Parkland, Fla., school shooting has shifted to the failure of the FBI and mental health authorities to take action against the accused shooter.
Snow-Making For Skiing During Warm Winters Comes With Environmental Cost
Professional skiers and resorts in Aspen face a problem this season: deal with patches of dirt caused by warmer temperatures or make the climate worse by making and moving artificial snow.
Did Pox Virus Research Put Potential Profits Ahead of Public Safety?
Privately funded scientists made a virus related to smallpox from scratch, hoping their version might lead to a better smallpox vaccine. But critics question the need — and worry about repercussions.
The Russia Investigations: Mueller Indicts The 'Internet Research Agency'
Here are five takeaways from the indictment unveiled on Friday that charged a St. Petersburg troll farm and a number of individual Russians with waging "information warfare" against the United States.
Should The Parkland Shooting Change How We Think About Phones, Schools and Safety?
Security experts say allowing students to have their phones with them during the school day is unlikely to make anyone safer. Maybe even the opposite.
She Sentenced A Teen To 241 Years In Prison. Now She Wants Her Decision Overturned
Judge Evelyn Baker gave 16-year-old Bobby Bostic a life sentence after he was convicted of armed robbery, among other charges. Now, 20 years later, she wants the Supreme Court to overrule her.
Florida Shooting Update
We have the latest in the investigation into the school shooting in Florida that left 17 people dead.