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Arizona mother drowns her own twin boys: Why do parents kill their children? International Business Times: Phillip Resnick, professor of psychiatry, discussed what patterns he’s found when studying the psychology of why parents kill their children.

Chipotle will deliver to these 40 college campuses this fall ABC News: Case Western Reserve University is among 40 college campuses across the country where Chipotle soon will be delivered, thanks to a new partnership between Tapingo and Chipotle.

Road salt causes odd growth spurts, early mortality in NE Ohio frogs, CWRU study finds The Plain Dealer: Case Western Reserve University biologists recently discovered the harmful effects of road salt on wood frogs. While the frogs initially grow larger after exposure to the salt, they have shorter…

Does Kim Davis, Kentucky clerk blocking gay marriages, have legal grounds? NBC News: Jonathan Alder, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, talked about the case of Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, who has argued religious grounds in her refusal to issue marriage certificates after same-sex marriage…

Pope’s political messages cause some to pick, choose Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: As Pope Francis’ address to the U.S. Congress Sept. 24 approaches, Joseph White, the Luxenberg Family Professor of Public Policy, talked about the effect he thinks it will have on politicians.

CWRU's Innovation Summit to showcase Cleveland's commitment to new ideas Fresh Water Cleveland: Joe Jankowski, chief innovation officer, talked about the upcoming Innovation Summit, which will be held Oct. 26-28. “We’re not focusing on any one given area,” he said. “Think of cool gadgets coming…

There's a silver lining to those health insurance mergers you keep hearing about ideastream: J.B. Silvers, the John R. Mannix Medical Mutual of Ohio Professor of Health Care Finance and professor of banking and finance, discussed recent health insurance company mergers and why they might not be as…

A legal case for repairing some of the damage Crain’s Cleveland Business: Ayesha Bell Hardaway, visiting assistant professor of law, explained why descendants of African-American slaves should receive reparations. “It’s a controversial topic that presents important legal issues,” she said.

Grass that doesn’t need water could keep California green Newsweek: Ted Steinberg, the Adeline Barry Davee Distinguished Professor of History and professor of law, discussed the origins of lawn care and how the desire for a green yard came to be. “You weren’t just growing grass, but you’re…

'Serial' podcast creators made 15-year-old murder case a cultural phenomenon The Plain Dealer: Case Western Reserve University will host the creators of the popular Serial podcast Sarah Koenig and Julie Snyder Wednesday, Sept. 9, as part of the William N. Skirball Writers Center Stage Series.