Topic: Wake Forest University

Opinion: Are US drones ethical?

Whether drones should be used in the US is the wrong question. Americans should be asking: Is it ethical to use drones anywhere? Is it fair to search for security for ourselves at the expense of perpetual insecurity for others?

Alabama hostage rescue: why some secrets will remain in the bunker

The rescue Monday of a 5-year-old Alabama boy from an underground bunker involved lots of secrecy on the part of law enforcement. Not all questions are likely to be answered as to how federal authorities extracted him.

Manti Te'o at Notre Dame: Who knew the girlfriend was a hoax?

Manti Te'o was Notre Dame's star linebacker. But was he also a liar? Notre Dame says Manti Te'o was duped by an online hoax about a fictional girlfriend, and her death, during the football season. Who knew about the hoax?

Energy Voices New plastic lighting saves energy. Goodbye, fluorescent lights?

Scientists have designed an energy-efficient light of plastic packed with nanomaterials that glow. The shatterproof FIPEL technology can be molded into almost any shape, but still needs to prove it's commercially viable. 

522,719 presidential votes cast so far: Is Mitt Romney holding his own?

The Romney campaign aims to block President Obama from getting too far out in front in early voting, as he did in 2008. So far, it appears to be succeeding in three key states.

U.S. News college rankings: not the only way to judge schools

The U.S. News & World Report annual ranking of colleges is out. But there are other rankings available, giving prospective students and their families information that may be more useful.

FAMU blames hazing victim for his own death: Heartless or prudent?

Florida A&M University’s assertion that drum major Robert Champion is to blame for his own death after a hazing ritual last year will be a test of schools' legal responsibility to control hazing.

Arnold Palmer: 12 quotes for his birthday

For his 83rd birthday, here are 12 quotes from the golfing legend.

Presidential debate: Teenage girls campaign for woman moderator in 2012

Three female high school students have launched an online petition drive to convince the Commission on Presidential Debates to name a female moderator for one of this year's televised presidential debates.

Webb Simpson wins US Open Championship

Of the last 18 players to tee off in the final round, Simpson was the only one to break par. 

North Carolina bans gay marriage with constitutional amendment

Voters approved the amendment on Tuesday, with 58 percent in favor.  North Carolina is the thirtieth state to ban gay marriage.

Jedi knights of online privacy strike back at data-mining empires

Firms such as CloudCapture, which launched Wednesday, and Abine, which debuted its 'Do Not Track Plus' app in February, see a ripe opportunity to turn the technology developed to mine personal data into a tool consumers can use to fight its abuse.

Tumult at Crystal Cathedral megachurch rooted in perils of succession

The Rev. Robert H. Schuller's very public split with the megachurch he founded, along with all family members, points to the perils involved in handing over the reins to the next generation, say analysts. Crystal Cathedral fits that pattern.

Cover Story Gratitude: a healthy recipe for Thanksgiving

Gratitude is an ethic that experts now see as equally secular and religious – not to mention a healthy recipe for Thanksgiving all year round.

Muppet make-over: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy reintroduced this fall

It may not be easy being green like Muppet favorite Kermit the Frog, but sometimes it's even harder to be hip.

Steve Jobs: what we can learn from how he lived

Steve Jobs had vision and focus from an early age, and he took courses that piqued his interest – even if they seemed offbeat. Steve Jobs also had an innate sense of a new emerging generation.

Opinion: When some yell 'scarcity,' time to act abundantly

The recent Republican plan to offset hurricane relief through budget cuts reflects an outmoded 'scarcity doctrine' that invites limitation in society. Applying a loaves-and-fishes 'abundance model' does the opposite. A small liberal arts college in North Carolina shows why.

US prisoners sentenced under strict crack cocaine laws get relief

At least 12,000 federal prisoners can seek reductions in their sentences for crack cocaine offenses, after a ruling Thursday by the US Sentencing Commission. The stiff sentences, meted out between 1984 and 2010, hit the black community hard.

Ivy League diplomas still worth price of admission?

Other schools may provide comparable educational value. But Ivy League schools provide an incomparable social network that can help graduates throughout their careers.

The real story behind 'The King's Speech'

Doggedness and serendipity set up a small film's big success.

Top five movie trends and surprises of 2010

Movies both disappointed and surprised studios and audiences in 2010. Star power dimmed while real-life stories turned both dramatic and documentary features into unexpected hits. And technology wowed, then disappointed as 3D and high-profile sequels fizzled at the box office. The top trends from this year present a very mixed bag heading into the second decade of the new millennium, says Hollywood.com box office analyst Paul Dergarabedian. IN PICTURES: Movie Trends 2010

Four Loko: Can it avoid an FDA ban?

Four Loko, a caffeinated alcoholic drink, said Tuesday it would remove the caffeine from its beverage. The FDA may announce a ban on the blend today.

Research indicates that young men are more sensitive to relationship quality than women

Why relationships affect young women and men differently is not yet clear, but contradicts conventional views.

Urban agriculture – a hobby grows into a cause

Interest in growing local food isn't new but it's taking on a new dimension this time.

Biden speaks at Wake Forest - does not disclose nuclear launch codes