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A 3-year-old boy survived alone for two days in the Missouri wilderness. Experts say some people have what it takes to survive in such harsh conditions, and some people do not.

Though some have misinterpreted the N.J. ruling to hold that bloggers aren’t protected under the state’s shield law, the ruling protects anyone affiliated with a news entity and engaged in the news process.

Arizona’s new immigration law raises concerns about racial profiling, and emphasizes issues keeping Mexican immigrants in a cycle of poverty and discrimination.

The Web’s power to draw strangers together to participate in acts of kindness is highlighted by an East Haven, Conn., mayor who donated a kidney to a constituent she knew through Facebook.

Despite the prevalence of “green” items and high-profile environmental advocacy, there is skepticism surrounding today’s Earth Day. Some experts contend that it’s a less meaningful version of the original.

It’s a good time to visit national parks around the country, and take a look at other areas that may earn national park status.

Rachel Scott was the first person killed during the Columbine shooting on April 20, 1999. Her memory continues to inspire students nationwide to see the best in others.

Despite the abundance of digital content, book conservators around the world continue to pursue their craft. Is book conservation a dying art form or more important than ever?

In the last year, campus officials have seen a rise in campus hate crimes. Is the current political climate to blame, or do campus speech restrictions need to be reexamined?

The online program matches donors with public school teachers who need funds for school supplies or projects. In return, donors get photos and thank-you letters detailing how their money was spent.

WikiLeaks is in the headlines for posting a video from the Iraq war that the U.S. government says is a threat to national security. What is the controversial site, and does it pose a threat?

With many "Extreme Makeover" homeowners struggling financially, the show has responded by scaling back to better fit the current economic climate.

For the first time ever, there are more women than men employed in the United States, and some traditionally male-dominated professions are now dominated by women.

With more teen suicides linked to cyber bullying, some wonder whether FormSpring.me, an application that allows users to ask each other questions anonymously, is a cause for concern.

Confronted with a growing body of evidence suggesting a link between indoor tanning and skin cancer, the FDA is meeting today to discuss whether indoor tanning devices should be more heavily regulated.

Students at all levels across the country are struggling to develop writing skills, making some educators turn to Web-based programs for help.

Federal agents are logging on to popular social networks to gather information about suspects, while recent months have seen significant lapses in online privacy protection.

An “ultraconservative” voting bloc on the Texas Board of Education has pushed through curriculum changes that have elicited criticism from liberals and historians, and could impact the textbooks used by students outside the state.

More colleges are adopting need-blind admissions policies, but many still take financial needs into consideration, emphasizing the importance of a streamlined financial aid process.

With many kids witnessing adults losing jobs and families losing homes, now is an opportune time to teach kids smart money management skills.

A recession and high unemployment have converged to inspire record numbers of people—including parents and kids—to attend community colleges around the country.

Despite the tragic death of a trainer and protests from animal rights activists, Sea World has resumed its famous Shamu show.

The outcome of a yearlong disciplinary drama between Butler University and a student blogger reassures those who value the freedom to express dissenting or critical opinions.

Even though many agree that baggy pants are indecent, lawmakers say a ban on saggy pants is unconstitutional.

The nation's largest outbreak of mumps in years has spread, calling into question whether those afflicted had the mumps vaccine.

Fish oil was found to reduce progression to full-blown psychosis in young people with symptoms of mental illness, adding to evidence that intervention may decrease the severity of mental disorders.

Students in Milwaukee have remade Beyonce’s hit “Single Ladies” into “Scholar Ladies,” showing how popular music can inspire in the classroom.

Salinger died Wednesday of natural causes in his home in Cornish, N.H., where he had lived for the past 50 years, removed from the public eye.

A study found that elementary girls scored lower on math tests after spending a school year with female teachers that are anxious about math.

School registration forms and tests ask students to state their race for measurement purposes, but increasingly, students don’t want to comply.