Health Jun 01

Joseph A. Califano, Jr. is President and Chairman of The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) which he founded in 1992. He is the former secretary of Health, Education and Welfare.

Politics May 21

After weeks of debate and dozens of amendments, the Senate approved a juvenile justice bill that includes new restrictions on gun sales and ownership. The debate now shifts to the House of Representatives.

Education May 21

The student who opened fire on his classmates Friday in Conyers, Georgia reportedly got the guns by breaking into his parents' locked gun cabinet.

Arts May 20

One month after the tragedy at Columbine High School in Colorado, in which two student gunmen killed 13 people before turning their weapons on themselves, another school shooting has occurred.

Politics May 20

Exactly one month after the deadly shooting at Columbine High School and on the day of another school shooting in Georgia, the Senate has voted to impose new restrictions on gun sales.

Education May 20

A sophomore on the final day of classes opened fire at his high school in Conyers, Georgia Thursday.

Health May 19

Researchers may be one step closer to finding a cure for the common cold. A study published in the American Journal of Medicine (JAMA) today showed an experimental drug cutting cold symptoms in half.

Politics May 19

In a move lauded by gun control advocates and Senate Democrats, Republican leaders have decided to allow consideration of more gun control amendments to the juvenile crime bill currently under consideration.

Arts May 19

At 12:01 this morning, 2010 theaters across North America felt the Force of fan appreciation as they began showing the long-awaited "Star Wars: Episode 1-- The Phantom Menace."…

World May 07

Four people were killed by powerful storms in western Tennessee on Wednesday and Thursday. They came from the same weather system that spawned tornadoes in the southern plains that killed 46 earlier this week.