Topic: Northwestern University

Terrorism & Security Syrian rebel's video surfaces amid intensified pressure for action on Syria

The gruesome video shocked the international community. With concerns about arming the rebels, attention is turning to greater humanitarian aid as a way to help in the increasingly violent war.

Modern Parenthood The girls are all right: Girls not as vulnerable to sexting as media says

Seth Meyers replaces Fallon on 'Late Night'

Taming Medicare costs: What are the options?

March Madness 2013: wilder than usual?

Opinion Proposals to ban purchase of sugary drink with food stamps won't work

One-cop Georgia town considers making gun ownership mandatory

Mind meld rats? Scientists link rat brains via the Internet.

Ultra-stretchy battery to power bionic life

Dorner case legacy: rekindled distrust, resentment of police

Opinion Fallout from Olympic wrestling takedown – a mother's protest

Would change on gays allow Boy Scouts to recapture role in society? (+video)

New York school bus strike: sign of national pressure on unions (+video)

Will Supreme Court decide if gay marriage is constitutional? (+video)

George McGovern: A war hero who fought for peace

The Monitor's View World's big 'wanted' sign: 600 million jobs

MacArthur Foundation 'genius grants' for 2012 revealed

Chicago teachers strike ends, but political fallout is just beginning

Scientists manage to boil water without bubbles

McDonald’s adds calorie counts. Will other chains follow? Yes

Modern Parenthood Choosing a college major: Parents have a balancing role

Why has this been the slowest economic recovery since WWII?

Chick-fil-A: Will the controversy hurt chain's expansion plans?

Holmes' psychiatrist was disciplined by Colorado Medical Board (+video)

Chick-fil-A dilemma: Uphold principles – or just sell chicken? (+video)