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After protests on Mizzou's campus became national news, the community is trying to figure out how to move forward.

After The Mizzou Protests, Students Ask Themselves: Now What?

8:29pm November 23, 2015

by Vanessa Rancaño

Despite administrative changes, the atmosphere on campus is still tense. Students and faculty say that won't change without some hard conversations. Hear their concerns.

A man plays piano near the Bataclan theater in Paris on November 14, the day after a series of attacks on the city resulted in the deaths of at least 120 individuals. At least 80 people died inside the Bataclan.

World News

On Social Media, Messages Of Resilience And Hope Flourish

8:40pm November 14, 2015

by Camila Domonoske

"La Marseillaise" at the Stade de France, "Imagine" at the Bataclan, #PeaceForParis everywhere: After Friday's attacks in Paris, responses in song and in ink have resonated online.

Tang Xiong Xiong, a Bichon Frise, came into the salon as a ball of fluff and emerged with her head shaped like a square. "She's getting used to it," says her owner.

For Taiwanese Dogs, Being Square Is Stylish

7:41pm November 10, 2015

by Elise Hu

These days, owners are asking for their four-legged friends to be styled as spheres and squares. We visit the Taiwanese grooming shop where the geometric grooming trend took root.

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With permission, the Cruz campaign's app searches for potential supporters within users' phones

Politics & Government

Cruz's Crew: You Play The Game, But It's The Cruz Campaign That Scores

7:46pm November 09, 2015

by Scott Detrow

Ted Cruz's campaign is hoping its app motivates supporters to volunteer and donate as well as turn over personal information.

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A credit history form appears on a tablet screen sitting on top of paperwork.

Could Your Social Media Footprint Step On Your Credit History?

8:06pm November 04, 2015

by Alina Selyukh

The head of a credit scoring firm says Facebook posts can offer an insight into creditworthiness. If your online presence becomes a financial health gauge, there are legal protections to know about.

Her best friend disappeared on the streets of San Salvador. That's when Aby Salas stopped leaving her house except to go to school.

Being 15 Is Tough No Matter Where You Live: #15Girls

5:14pm October 21, 2015

by Malaka Gharib

Inspired by the brave teens profiled in our #15Girls series, our audience shares stories of the hardest thing about being 15.

"The hardest thing for me was growing up without my mom. She had two jobs and so I spent a lot of time at my aunt's house," says Yasmine San Pedro, 23, in her #15Girls submission.

Share Your Story: What Was The Hardest Thing About Being 15?

1:24pm October 15, 2015

by Malaka Gharib

We're on a mission to capture the collective experience of being 15 around the world. Will you join us?

Day of the Girl hashtags: Do they further the cause, or water down the message?

For International Day Of The Girl, A Battle Of The Hashtags

2:37pm October 13, 2015

by Malaka Gharib

Do a quick search of #DayoftheGirl and you'll find dozens of related hashtag campaigns. Does that help further the cause or water down the message?

Comedian Aziz Ansari became a pioneer of emoji language use in 2011, when he transcribed the hit Jay-Z and Kanye West song, "Ni**as In Paris."

As Emojis Spread Beyond Texts, Many Remain [Confounded Face] [Interrobang]

6:32pm October 08, 2015

by Emma Bowman

There's a growing tendency to bring the tiny hieroglyphs off phones, but not everyone is fluent. New takes on emoji integration suggest misunderstanding may be remedied with universal translation.

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National

When Social Media Fuels Gang Violence

3:16pm October 08, 2015

by Cheryl Corley

Young people, often rival gang members, have increasingly used Facebook, YouTube and Twitter to threaten each other. The practice is called "cyber banging" and it's led to fights and even death.

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