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Business & Economics
The High Cost of Falling Oil Prices
Michael Sliwinski | December 19, 2014The price you pay at the pump has dropped precipitously, but there are some steep consequences.
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Blogs
Serial’s Ending Was Perfect: Here’s Why
Anneliese Mahoney | December 19, 2014Major spoiler alert: this post is all about the Serial podcast finale.
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News
President Obama: Sony Made a Mistake Pulling “The Interview”
Anneliese Mahoney | December 19, 2014President Obama said that Sony made a mistake by pulling the premiere of The Interview.
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Fashion
Holiday Gift Guide: How to Authenticate a Designer Handbag
Katherine Fabian | December 19, 2014Hoping for a a new Louis Vuitton purse this holiday season? Now you can spot a knock off.
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News
Russia Left Out: United States and Cuba Thaw Relations
Anneliese Mahoney | December 18, 2014Diplomatic relations were reestablished between the US and Cuba, but why the freeze?
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News
Newtown Families Sue Manufacturer of Gun Used in Sandy Hook Shooting
Zaid Shoorbajee | December 18, 2014Families of nine Newtown shooting victims filed suit against the manufacturer of the weapon.
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Law
Is Your Attorney Ethical?
Melissa Klafter | December 18, 2014Learn some basic ethics rules that your attorney must abide by.
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Humor
Off-Duty Cop Arrests Man for Taking Parking Spot
Ashley Shaw | December 18, 2014An off-duty cop arrested a driver for taking the parking spot he wanted at a store.
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Schools
InfiLaw’s Attempt to Purchase Charleston Law is a Giant Mess
Anneliese Mahoney | December 17, 2014InfiLaw is in the process of adding Charleston Law to its list of for-profit schools. The entire thing is...
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News
Thanks to New Discovery Your Seat on Mars One is Looking Good
Chelsey D. Goff | December 17, 2014NASA's announcement that Mars Curiosity rover detected steep fluctuations in methane propels possibility of life on Mars back to...
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News
Beyoncé and Jay Z Sued Over Song “Drunk in Love”
Anneliese Mahoney | December 17, 2014Beyoncé, Jay Z, and Timbaland have been hit with a lawsuit alleging copyright infringement of a Hungarian song in...
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Society and Culture
Texas Considering Open Carry of Handguns
Allison Dawson | December 17, 2014Texas is considering open carry of handguns, which would remove it from the list of six remaining states where...
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News
Disturbing New Developments in the Continuing Sony Hacking Scandal
Anneliese Mahoney | December 16, 2014The latest developments in the Sony Hacking Scandal are more disturbing than the previous juicy leaks, as group threatens...
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News
Technology Innovations: Christmas Edition
Anneliese Mahoney | December 16, 2014This holiday season some people are taking technological innovation to a whole new level. Check out this slideshow of...
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Society and Culture
Australians School the World on How To Not Be Racist
Hannah R. Winsten | December 16, 2014In the aftermath of the Lindt Cafe hostage situation in Sydney, Australians set the bar for the rest of...
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Energy and Environment
Despite Some Benefits, Dams are an Obsolete Energy Source
Franklin R. Halprin | December 16, 2014Man-made dams are an energy source whose time and efficiency has passed. Why are we still using this obsolete...
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News
Australian Hostage Situation Ends: A Community Stands Together
Anneliese Mahoney | December 15, 2014The Australian hostage situation has ended and our neighbors down under provided a strong example of unity under pressure.
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News
New Jersey Girl Sues Parents for College Tuition…and Wins
Anneliese Mahoney | December 15, 2014A NJ woman's parents are now legally required to pay her college tuition. The kicker? Had they not been...
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News
ICYMI: Best of the Week
Chelsey D. Goff | December 15, 2014From bizarre laws still on the books to strippers working college admissions, ICYMI check out Law Street's Best of...
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Society and Culture
How to Handle Sexism at Work
Morgan McMurray | December 15, 2014Experiencing sexism at work? Here are some tips to handle it.
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Crime
Modernizing American Crime Stats: A Look Inside the FBI’s Data Division
Kevin Rizzo | December 14, 2014Go inside the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division in Clarksburg, WV to see the challenges and solutions to...
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News
Florida Couple Receives $1 Million From Bank of America For Harassment
Anneliese Mahoney | December 14, 2014Bank of America was ordered to pay a Florida couple $1 million for more than 700 harassing phone calls...
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Education
DOJ Stats Show College Sexual Assault Remains Too Prevalent
Anneliese Mahoney | December 14, 2014A new Department of Justice Report confirms that college sexual assault remains an all-too-common experience for American women.
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News
America’s Next Top Lawsuit: Tyra Banks Sued by Former Contestant
Anneliese Mahoney | December 14, 2014Tyra Banks is being sued by a former America's Next Top Model contestant.
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Weird News
Weird Arrests of the Week
Anneliese Mahoney | December 13, 2014Think you had a rough week? Check out these weird arrests of the week and you just might be...