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Randy Phillips on the phone with his dad as he tells him hes gay

Don’t ask, don’t tell ends after 18 years: Soldier posts video of himself coming out

Caitlin Wilson, Web Editor September 21, 2011

After 18 years, don’t ask, don’t tell has finally been repealed forever. Although, President Obama had signed an initial repeal back in December. President Obama said, “As of today, Americans...

Tighter online privacy rules for preteens proposed

Jim Puzzanghera, Jessica Guynn (MCT) September 15, 2011

WASHINGTON — Many preteens have dived into the expanding worlds of social networks and smartphone apps, but federal rules designed to protect their privacy are still in the era of Web portals and flip...

9/11 Memorial and Museum in NYC

9/11 Memorial and Museum opens

Caitlin Wilson, Web Editor September 15, 2011

This past Sunday everyone across the world came together to remember the tenth anniversary of September 11th. The day was full of grief, a little happiness, a lot of sadness, remembrance and some regret....

Living With Multiple Sclerosis: What is it anyway?

Brittney Means, Opinion Editor September 15, 2011

As you walk across campus, it may not occur to you how hard it would be to walk that same route to class with hand crutches. Imagine making dinner for your family, but having to quit because it becomes...

More bombs fall near Libyan town; war crimes probe begins

 By Nancy A. Youssef, Hannah Allam and Jonathan S. Landay McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) BREGA, Libya — A Libyan jet fighter bombed the outskirts of this rebellious eastern town for a second day Thursday...

Operation Beautiful: Scales Measure Weight, Not Worth

Brooklyn Schlote, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 31, 2011

Operation Beautiful, an organization devoted to ending “fat talk” from women’s vocabulary everywhere, may be singlehandedly responsible for the success of Post-it Notes. The woman behind the magic...

Human sexuality class includes a graphic demonstration

March 29, 2011

By Jodi S. Cohen Chicago Tribune CHICAGO (MCT) — Northwestern University acknowledged Wednesday that an unusual demonstration was held on campus last week in which students observed a naked woman...

Some angry Texans are stuck south of the barrier

March 29, 2011

By Richard Marosi Los Angeles Times (MCT) BROWNSVILLE, Texas — The Rio Grande once ran wide and deep behind the four-room house that Pamela Taylor and her husband hammered together more than half...

Could Charlie Sheen end up back on ‘Two and a Half Men’?

March 24, 2011

LOS ANGELES (MCT) -- Is Charlie Sheen headed back to "Two and a Half Men"? Don't hold your breath for it happening any time soon. The Web rumor mill was busy Monday with word that CBS was ready to take...

Chris Brown has Meltdown after Tough Interview

Chris Brown has Meltdown after Tough Interview

Scott Collins March 24, 2011

Scott Collins Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES (MCT) — Chris Brown got a little more than he bargained for during a promotional stop Tuesday for his new album. During a sit-down on ABC's "Good...

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