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New Jersey Tests High School Athletes for Steroids:
New
Jersey plans to test student athletes for steroids, an
idea supported by many students, but opposed by privacy
rights advocates. 01.04.06
Teen Hurricane Survivors Tell Their Stories:
After escaping their flooded homes in Louisiana, two New
Orleans teens describe their experiences and share their
hopes for the future. 09.12.05
Bird Flu Spreads from Asia to Eastern Europe:
Health officials fear a deadly strain of bird flu that
has infected humans in Asia could spread to the rest of
the world, infecting millions. 10.12.05
Teen Gambling Addiction on the Rise:
With more teens gambling, according to a new study,
experts warn of an increase in addiction, health and
legal problems. 04.25.05
Young People Carrying Larger Debts:
As young adult credit card and student loan debt mounts,
experts and educators push for mandatory financial
education in high school. 05.25.05
Abstinence-Only Education Under Attack:
A new report that claims abstinence-only education uses
misleading information heats up the debate over what to
teach about sex. 12.13.04
Teens Find Friends and Strangers Online:
As online communities such as MySpace and Xanga grow
rapidly, teens face big decisions about both their
social lives and their safety. 2.13.06
Iraq's Future Unclear 3 Years After Invasion:
On the third anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq,
the Bush administration faces increasing criticism, even
from the Republican Party. 3.20.06
Muhammad Cartoons Spark Violent Protests:
Political cartoons of the prophet Muhammad published in
European papers have sparked violent protests from
Muslims around the world. 2.15.06
French Riots Reveal Racial, Class Tensions:
Violent riots by disillusioned suburban youth in France
have highlighted racial and class inequalities in French
society. 11.09.05
Survivors Await Aid in Himalaya Mountains:
Relief agencies are in a race against time to get food
and shelter to earthquake survivors trapped in the
Himalayan Mountains before winter. 10.24.05
Judge Rules Against 'Intelligent Design':
"Intelligent design" cannot be taught in public schools,
ruled a federal judge who called the theory "a mere
re-labeling of creationism." 12.21.05
Stem Cell Research Bill Sparks Debate:
Proponents of a new bill funding stem cell research say
that it could help cure diseases, but President Bush
says it destroys innocent life. 05.27.05
Coal Mining Under Scrutiny After Tragedies:
Recent accidents in West Virginia have raised questions
about coal mining safety and the industry's role in the
21st century economy. 01.25.06
Chinese Clothing Floods U.S. Stores:
Changes in trade rules have allowed a surge of clothing
from China, sparking debate among textile, retail and
government officials. 04.11.05
South Dakota Passes Strict Abortion Law:
The
governor of South Dakota signed a far-reaching
anti-abortion law this week, intentionally defying the
Supreme Court's record on the issue. 03.08.06
FBI Targets Street Gangs in U.S. Cities:
The FBI has formed a national task force aimed at
dismantling street gangs and has focused attention on
the MS-13 gang. 10.05.05 |