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During one weird day in the lab, scientists decided to put octopuses (Octopus bimaculoides, specifically) in beakers filled with ecstasy-laced solution. Photo by Norbert Wu/ Minden Pictures via Getty Images

Science Sep 20

Scientists gave octopuses some molly. Here’s what happened.

By Jamie Leventhal

Using Ecstasy to treat PTSD: ‘I felt like my soul snapped back into place’

On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration gave an important boost to a therapy that uses MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, to treat PTSD, clearing the way for one or more large-scale research studies. Since 2004, more than 100 patients…

By Caleb Hellerman, Global Health Reporting Center

11 Wesleyan students hospitalized after using ‘Molly’

Eleven Wesleyan University students were hospitalized this weekend with symptoms consistent with use of the club drug known as Molly. One sophomore is in critical condition.

By Scott Jaschik, Inside Higher Ed

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Mike Daisey’s One-Man Show Examines Hidden Cost of Personal Technology

A conversation with performer Mike Daisey…

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Analysis of Justices’ Revised Crack Sentencing Guidelines

A report on the Supreme Court's two recent rulings revising sentencing guidelines, then an analysis of the decisions by Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal.

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Health Jul 23

How would Trump’s food stamp plan affect low-income Americans?

By Laura Santhanam

Jon Stewart, former host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" joins Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Peter King (R-NY) at a news conference following the Senate vote on the "Never Forget the Heroes Act" on Capitol Hill in Washington, on July 23, 2019. Photo by Eric Thayer/Reuters

Health Jul 23

Why it’s so hard to predict how much funding 9/11 first responders need

By Michael McAuliff, Kaiser Health News

Nation Jul 23

Justice Department opening antitrust probe into big tech companies

By Associated Press

Special Counsel Robert Mueller makes a statement on his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election at the Justice Department in Washington, on May 29, 2019. Photo by Jim Bourg/ReutersSpecial Counsel Robert Mueller makes a statement on his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election at the Justice Department in Washington, on May 29, 2019. Photo by Jim Bourg/Reuters

Politics Jul 23

Mueller aide will appear with him at House committee hearing

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

Politics Jul 23

WATCH: Senate approves bill to extend 9/11 victims fund

World Jul 23

Trump threatens Guatemala after its court blocks asylum deal with U.S.

By Jill Colvin, Sonia Perez D., Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

A pharmacist counts prescription drugs at the at the CentreTown Pharmacy in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on June 12, 2019. Photo by Chris Wattie/Reuters

Politics Jul 23

Senators unveil compromise to reduce drug costs for seniors

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Politics Jul 23

Trump sues House panel, NY officials to protect his state tax returns

By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

Nation Jul 23

U.S. attorney general says encryption on digital devices creates security risk

By Tami Abdollah, Associated Press

National Guardsmen, called in by Mayor 'Big Bill' Thompson after three days of rioting, question an African American man in Chicago, 1919. The National Guard was able to restore order to the riot-torn city. (Photo by Jun Fujita/Chicago History Museum/Getty Images)

Nation Jul 23

Hundreds of black deaths during 1919’s Red Summer are being remembered

By Jesse J. Holland, Associated Press

Nation Jul 23

N.C. settlement affirms transgender people’s right to use restrooms matching their gender identity

By Jonathan Drew, Associated Press

Nation Jul 23

U.S. immigration operation targeting thousands nets 35 arrests

By Colleen Long, Sophia Tareen, Associated Press

Politics Jul 23

Senate confirms Mark Esper as secretary of defense

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller makes a statement on his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election at the Justice Department in Washington, U.S., May 29, 2019. REUTERS/Jim Bourg

Politics Jul 23

What to watch during Robert Mueller’s testimony

By Lisa Desjardins

FBI Director Christopher Wray listens to a question as he testifies on the FBI's budget request before a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, on April 4, 2019. Photo by Carlos Barria

Politics Jul 23

WATCH: FBI Director Wray declines to answer Mueller questions in Senate hearing

Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at an event at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport, Iowa, U.S. June 11, 2019. Photo by Jordan Gale/Reuters

Politics Jul 23

Biden’s criminal justice plan reverses part of 1994 crime bill

By Thomas Beaumont, Elana Schor, Associated Press

Boris Johnson is seen outside his campaign headquarters after being announced as Britain's next Prime Minister in London, Britain on July 23, 2019. Photo by Peter Nicholls/Reuters

World Jul 23

How Boris Johnson’s win raises the risk of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit

By Pan Pylas, Associated Press

Boris Johnson speaks after being announced as Britain's next Prime Minister at The Queen Elizabeth II centre in London, Britain on July 23, 2019. Photo by Toby Melville/Reuters

World Jul 23

Boris Johnson wins race to become UK prime minister

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Demonstrators chant and wave Puerto Rican flags during the national strike calling for the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rossello, in San Juan, Puerto Rico July 22, 2019. Photo by: Gabriella N. Baez

Nation Jul 22

Tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans demand governor resign

By Danica Coto, Associated Press

U.S House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivers remarks at the opening plenary session of the National Association of the Advancement for Colored People's annual convention in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. July 22, 2019. Photo by: Rebecca Cook/Reuters

Economy Jul 22

White House, Congress reach budget deal

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press