Death at a Penn State Fraternity
Tim Piazza fought for his life for 12 hours before his Beta Theta Pi brothers called 911. By then, it was too late.
Trump Returns to the Script in Las Vegas
The chief executive was unusually solemn and empathetic after meeting with first responders and victims of Sunday’s mass shooting.
What Puerto Rico Looked Like When Trump Came to Visit
Two weeks after Hurricane Maria smashed Puerto Rico, President Donald Trump flew to San Juan to assess the situation and meet with local officials, aid workers, and residents.
The Push for College-Endowment Reform
Liberals and conservatives alike are taking action against inequalities in higher-education finances.
What's Happening With the Relief Effort in Puerto Rico?
A timeline of the unprecedented catastrophe of Hurricane Maria
Latino Republicans Place Their Bets on DACA
Strategists are still hoping to salvage a years-long effort to make inroads with Hispanic voters by passing legislation granting legal status to the program’s recipients.
Hanged, Burned, Shot, Drowned, Beaten
In a region where symbols of the Confederacy are ubiquitous, an unprecedented memorial takes shape.
Mass Shootings Don't Lead to Inaction—They Lead to Loosening Gun Restrictions
The most probable policy response to the atrocity in Las Vegas will be new laws allowing more guns to be carried into more places.
Returning to Class the Morning After a Massacre
The school district that includes Las Vegas was back in session Monday, a decision that some criticized as insensitive but experts said was critical to help children heal.
Mourning the Victims in Las Vegas
Following Sunday’s tragedy, the people of Las Vegas gathered together to donate blood, to pray, and to care for each other through a difficult time.
Did the Las Vegas Shooting Involve an Automatic Weapon?
Authorities are investigating how Stephen Paddock produced the high rate of fire that marked his attack.
A Presidential Speech Steeped in Hypocrisy
Trump would have done better to say a few things that sound real than a great many that sound false.
Two Dark American Truths From Las Vegas
On the certainty of more shootings
Trump: 'An Act of Pure Evil' in Las Vegas
In somber remarks, the president drew on scripture to console the nation, steering clear of any discussion of the shooter’s motives.
The Worst Mass Shooting in Modern American History
A gunman opened fire during a country-music show at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, killing at least 58 people and injuring hundreds more.
The Purpose of Education—According to Students
Teens respond to questions about the role of schools and teachers in their lives.
The Risks and Rewards of Student-Exchange Programs
Pen pals and school visits can help students connect with one another, but they can also end up discouraging students from less fortunate backgrounds.
Football Has Always Been a Battleground in the Culture War
The NFL has become increasingly central to how America perceives itself, which means that sport and politics can never be divorced.
More Photos of the Crisis in Puerto Rico
Eight days after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, some relief and supplies are beginning to arrive in San Juan, but little aid is reaching outlying areas.
How America's Vision of Progressive Tax Reform Died
Only by reclaiming an earlier ideal will Congress be able to counteract the influence of corporations and the affluent.