How would Aristotle, John Stuart Mill or Immanuel Kant decide what to do in Iraq? Daniel Robinson, a member of Oxford University's philosophy faculty, discusses their moral theories.
Once hailed as one of the richest men alive, Chuck Feeney transferred his billions to a foundation, which is giving it all away. The reclusive founder of the world's largest duty-free retail chain flew under the radar for years. But at 76, he's stepping into the spotlight.
The days of mystery meat are nearly over. At some college cafeterias around the country, menus feature sushi, wood-fired pizzas and gourmet specials -- all in response to the picky palates of college students.
Ten years ago, Hanson's "MMMBop" was a massive hit among teenage girls. But unlike most "boy bands," the trio wrote its own songs and still does. The Hanson brothers are in their 20s now, they run their own label, and they just released a new CD, The Walk.
Razor wire topping the fences seems almost a joke at the Men's State Prison, where many inmates are slumped in wheelchairs, or leaning on walkers or canes. It's becoming an increasingly common sight: geriatric inmates spending their waning days behind bars.
Tamar Duke-Cohan's Jewish family inspired in her a commitment to examine the moral implications of her actions. Duke-Cohan believes in asking hard questions and arguing about the answers.
Government data shows black students face much harsher discipline and are put out of school more often than any other ethnic group for similar offenses. Chicago Tribune reporter Howard Witt analyzes the report.
At the University of Pennsylvania, a cappella singing can be as serious as the academics. The 15-man group Penn Masala has been a campus standout, spreading its a cappella fusion of Eastern and Western music well beyond campus borders.
A small town in New Hampshire is coming to grips with a scandal at the public high school. Nine students face criminal charges for allegedly breaking into a classroom and stealing advance copies of final exams.
Financial pressures are forcing colleges and universities to consider selling highly valued art works to a solicitous buyer behind the building of a new museum in Arkansas.
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