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California regulators have canceled a plan to charge a fee for text messaging on mobile phones

A federal court says New York's ban on nunchucks, the martial arts weapon made famous by Bruce Lee but prohibited in the state since 1974, is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) James Jacobs, New York University(THE CONVERSATION) Could police have stopped Nikolas Cruz before he walked into Parkland High School and massacred 17 students and teachers with a semi-automatic rifle?In the months and years prior to the February 14, 2018 massacre, family members, school personnel and neighbors had reported Cruz’s disturbing, threatening and violent behavior many

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Amanda Sams Bradshaw, University of Florida(THE CONVERSATION) During pregnancy, expectant parents spend countless hours sifting through online resources to make the “right” medical choices for their baby. In addition to decorating a nursery and playing baby shower games, pregnant women often are glued to their smartphones, seeking advice from friends and strangers. A pregnant

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Matthew Lee Smith, Texas A&M University ; Ellen Schneider, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Marcia G. Ory, Texas A&M University , and Tiffany Shubert, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill(THE CONVERSATION) Baby boomers, who once viewed themselves as the coolest generation in history, are now turning their thoughts away from such things as partying and touring

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Daniel Thomas Potts, New York University(THE CONVERSATION) As President Donald Trump’s rhetoric against Iran heats up again, it is worth recalling a time when the two countries had a distinctly different relationship.That time began in the 1800s, as American missionaries journeyed to what was then called Persia. The missionaries helped build important institutions – schools,

Former FBI Director James Comey has harsh words for House Republicans, saying their silence in response to President Donald Trump's attacks on the Justice Department is "shameful."

Ireland lock Iain Henderson looks set to miss at least half of the Six Nations after surgery on a torn ligament in his thumb on Monday

Fidelity Southern and State Street move higher while Molina Healthcare and PG&E slide

Michael Flynn may have given extraordinary cooperation to prosecutors, but the run-up to his sentencing hearing has brought to the surface raw tensions over an FBI interview in which the former national security adviser lied.

Republicans who are keen to solidify their position by weakening Democrats must contend with a governor from their own party who has neither embraced nor rejected a Wisconsin-style power play

Philadelphia has seen more homicides this year than in any other in over a decade, as a particularly violent summer morphed into a deadly fall

The VAR disallowed a stoppage-time equalizer by Lazio in a 1-0 loss at Atalanta in Serie A on Monday, leaving the Roman club just outside the Champions League places and letting Atalanta into contention for the elite European competition

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Michael P. Holsapple, Michigan State University(THE CONVERSATION) Those making the traditional green bean casserole over the holidays might see a label on their can of green beans or mushroom soup that reads, “BPA-free lining.” BPA, or bisphenol A, is an industrial chemical used to make plastics and resins, which are often used in containers that store food and

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Garret Martin, American University School of International Service(THE CONVERSATION) Mostly peaceful demonstrations in Paris on Dec. 15 showed that recent concessions by President Emmanuel Macron have quieted – but not satisfied – the outraged French protesters whose weekend marches have gripped and unsettled the country.France’s “yellow jacket” movement began in November with local

Three men reportedly have frozen to death in Serbia as a cold spell throughout the Balkans slowed down traffic, disrupted power supplies and closed down schools in some areas

A Florida man has been arrested on charges of posting detailed bomb-making instructions to online sites frequented by extremists such as supporters of the Islamic State group

As President Donald Trump and Congress bicker over Trump's call for $5 billion to build a border wall with Mexico, government agencies are preparing for a partial government shutdown set to begin at midnight Friday.

Barcelona says defender Thomas Vermaelen has injured a muscle in his right leg and will be sidelined for a month

Behind locked gates in China, ethnic minority Muslims are sewing sportswear that can end up on U.S. college campuses and sports teams.