The constitutional prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment has shaped legal discourse around failed executions, but courts have not stopped states from attempting to execute the same person again.
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People may accept bad behavior – even sexual assault – when they overestimate how acceptable their peers think it is. But there are ways to undermine this thinking and make intervention more likely.
Dan Rather anchored the ‘CBS Evening News’ for over 20 years, starting on March 9, 1981. But he always seemed more in his element as a reporter, and now as a news analyst on social media.
More women are taking up training and recruiting positions in the Islamic State group and other militant organizations.
When the Supreme Court hears arguments in St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, Colorado will defend antidiscrimination laws for the fourth time in 10 years.
The stories of a whale, a panther and a butterfly help explain why new interpretations of the Endangered Species Act could be catastrophic for species’ survival.
Many animal species – frogs and humans alike – struggle to make choices in a complex, overwhelming world.
A 100-year-old equation helps scientists build solar cells, develop biofuels and even study quantum computers.
A new book details the fruitful creative partnership between the singer and poet that helped shape Simone’s sound.
Sports journalism has sometimes been called the ‘toy department,’ since it was known for less serious reporting. But the sports page has an opportunity to take on a real watchdog role.
The architecture of automated license plate readers turns local cameras into a far-reaching surveillance network that can be accessed by agencies that never purchased the devices.
The history of voting and elections in America doesn’t follow a steady path toward progress or retreat. It is marked by intense struggles, monumental victories and devastating losses.
A decade of research on Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood finds that major riverfront investment did not push out longtime residents.
US-funded research into the health of people abroad has large health and economic benefits for Americans.
Israel’s prime minister said the pilot stabbed a colleague and tried to crash the plane before passengers subdued him.
If fossil fuel companies misled the public about the dangers of their products, should they be required to pay for damages from climate-related disasters?
The Antarctic ice sheet’s future depends how a chain of events plays out. A new study finds the evidence points in one direction.
Most states require warnings on AI-generated political ads, but studies show these disclosures do little to alter people’s willingness to share the content.
Most states have legislated election deepfakes by requiring a warning
28 states require disclosures on the media
Several factors make for high water levels, and they conspired to worsen the storm surge that flooded coastal areas from North Carolina to New York.
No longer viewed only as waste, used cooking oil is a common ingredient in biofuels.
After eight years in office, Gov. Ron DeSantis leaves Florida much more conservative than he found it.
HOA policies don’t always reflect the wishes of the homeowners whose interests they are meant to represent – and they aren’t legally required to.
Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court says skill games are gambling. As lawmakers rush to tax them, a CMU scholar says the debate skips a more fundamental question.
People might feel more comfortable making mistakes if they’re interacting with AI chatbots. But they will miss the nuances that come from conversing with real people.
For many people, Jewish American history is synonymous with northern cities like New York and Chicago. But the South played an important role, especially in the early 1800s.