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Schubert Center disappointed with lack of child-specific changes in Justice Department consent decree The Plain Dealer: Cleveland released a police-reform consent decree last week. Though the Schubert Center for Child Studies made recommendations for the decree, none of them were met. “There are so…

Books rule at Case Western Reserve University's annual sale The Plain Dealer: The Association for Continuing Education will hold its annual book sale May 30-June 2 in Adelbert Gym. The sale boasts more than 70,000 items, including books, CDs, collectible first editions, small toy, memorabilia and…

Scientists say they've found a new species of human ancestor Mental Floss: Yohannes Haile-Selassie, adjunct professor of anthropology and fellow of the Institute for the Science of Origins, and his team of researchers found teeth and jawbones from between 3.3 and 3.5 million years ago at a site 20…

DOC's chief economist: Looking out for manufacturing's little guy Industry Week: U.S. Department of Commerce Chief Economist Susan Helper, the Frank Tracy Carlton Professor of Economics at Weatherhead School of Management, talked about manufacturing and how Case Western Reserve collaborates with…

Brelo verdict shows the difficulty in applying use of force standards NPR: Michael Benza, senior instructor of law, discussed some remaining questions surrounding the not guilty verdict in the Michael Brelo case, including the impact it could have on similar cases moving forward. “Well, for one…

Case researchers working on technology to detect eye diseases 19 Action News: A team of researchers recently received a $3.3 million grant to learn more about the cells behind the eye, which is where most eye diseases originate. "If you can monitor something that changes over time then you can…

Now that you’ve given them wings: Exploring your new parenting role and lifestyle New York Parenting: Professor Emeritus of Psychology Donald K. Freedheim talked about the changes parents experience once all of their children have left for college. “When all the children finally graduate from high…

4 money moves for prospective MBAs U.S. News & World Report: Many potential MBA students are wary of the debt they could incur by advancing their education. Ted Evans, admissions manager at the Weatherhead School of Management, discussed ways students can prepare themselves financially. One…

Step counting craze has big health benefits 10TV: Fitness-tracking devices are becoming more popular, helping people reach the goal of taking 10,000 steps per day—a number that’s scientifically proven, according to Roy Buchinsky, clinical instructor of medicine. "The goal of 10,000 steps reduces…

Fed still seen in lift-off mode as Yellen takes center stage Reuters: As progress is made toward employment and inflation goals, the U.S. Federal Reserve is likely to stand by its plans to raise interest rates later this year. "One of the things the U.S. has going for it is ... a broad feeling that…