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Case research targets molecule’s role in late-stage breast cancer Cleveland Jewish News: William Schiemann, associate professor of general medical sciences, led a team of researchers who found a link between a micro ribonucleic acid molecule and late-stage breast cancer. “Our micro RNA inactivates…

Case Western Reserve University professor says motive of shooter at Sandy Hook Elementary School may never be known The Plain Dealer: In light of the recent shooting in Newtown, Conn., Daniel Flannery, director of Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, said there is no…

Congo rebel leader acquitted on war crimes charges Los Angeles Times: The International Criminal Court acquitted Mathieu Ngudjolo, a rebel leader accused of leading an attack on a Congolese village almost a decade ago. “Congo has been spiraling into violence. Rebel groups have been gaining…

Case Western Reserve University's Psychology Clinic offers low-cost mental-health counseling for children, teens and adults The Plain Dealer: At Case Western Reserve University’s Psychology Clinic, individuals can receive counseling from doctoral students in the Department of Psychological…

Live Chat: What motivated Adam Lanza? The Windsor Star: Daniel Flannery, director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, joined a live chat panel discussion Monday to discuss some of the issues surrounding the shooting in Newtown, Conn.

How to talk to your children about the Connecticut tragedy WKYC: Stephen Sroka, adjunct assistant professor of family medicine and community health, discussed ways to talk with children about the shootings in Newtown, Conn.

No Mention of Weight as Ohio Governor Grants Mercy The Associated Press: Ohio Gov. John Kasich decided to spare death row inmate Ronald Post on grounds unrelated to his weight. Post, who weighs 450 lbs., argued in federal court that executing him would amount to cruel and unusual punishment. "I…

The Hindu Santa 'Clause', as explained by professor Deepak Sarma The Huffington Post: In a recent blog, Deepak Sarma, professor of South Asian religions and philosophy, explores the acculturation and assimilation of members of the Hindu diaspora into a largely Christian country, especially around…

Court ruling in Occupy Cleveland case opens the door for late-night protests in Public Square The Plain Dealer: An appeals court ruled that Cleveland’s curfew ordinance violated First Amendment rights. Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, described the ruling as aggressive.…

Newborn killings drop after anonymous delivery law Reuters: New legislation allowing women to anonymously deliver their babies in a hospital was associated with a drop in the number of newborns killed by their mothers, according to a new study. This crime is “really underestimated,” said Susan…