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Anger over lead shot ban in California and critical habitat protection issues in Hawaii may have triggered the shooting of four endangered animals, three of which died.

How does spinal cord injury occur? What are the effects? Is there a cure? This article offers a basic overview of spinal cord injury, more commonly known as SCI.

Known as the father of scientific surgery, John Hunter was one of the first people to apply a rational and scientific approach to surgery.

Locard's Exchange Principle states that with contact between two items, there will always be an exchange. This is the basis of trace evidence collection at a crime scene.

The theme of Gwendolyn Brooks' "The Boy Died in My Alley" dramatizes the conundrum of individual responsibility in confronting evil, while obviously leaving it resolved.

Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, a premier player in college football as well as the professional ranks, was found murdered in a downtown Nashville condominium.

Now modern sound effects can easily be found on CD or on the web, but sometimes a more old-fashioned manual approach can be more effective and more fun.

The 80s is an era of fun, campy horror films. One little known example of 80s horror at its finest is Night of the Creeps directed by Fred Dekker.

Harry Brown may seem like a right-winger's reflex action, lashing out at modern Britain's gang culture - indeed, the film's opening premise is disturbingly realistic.

A noir-infused view of the contemporary L.A.P.D., Kings is L.A. Confidential with Keanu Reeves and an artillery of brutality.

Forces loyal to ex-warlord, Jean-Pierre Bemba, clashed with government troops in Kinshasa recently in the worst fighting DRC has seen since historic elections in October.

The proper use of 911 provides a tremendous resource for saving lives in emergency situations but its improper use could jeopardize those facing real emergencies.

John F. Kennedy was a war hero, congressman, senator and the youngest man ever elected to the office of president of the United States. He was only 46 when he died.

Spanish explorers named it La Isla de los Alcatraces, Island of Pelicans. The isle's history is as tragic as its ghosts.

"Murder in Montmartre" is the lastest in a series of Paris-based murder mysteries, featured young, edgy private detective, Aimee Leduc.

Richard Castle's new book is released to a lukewarm reception, as he and Beckett investigate the murder of a politcian running for re-election

College campuses across America are becoming a cesspool of dangerous crime. What are parents and students doing to protect themselves?

The number of adults dealing with ADHD is growing, but there is hope. In this article a doctor specializing in ADHD and a nutritionist offer some advice.

Jobs in the health field continue to grow as other fields decline. If you're looking for a recession-proof job, consider becoming an EMT or paramedic.

Crime scene technology includes using chemical analysis techniques to evaluate evidence in areas such as toxicology, general chemistry, metallurgy and paint and polymers.

Stand and watch the flight of the geese and consider the wonderful ingenuity that goes into their flight plan.

A brief overview of spinal cord injury, more commonly known as SCI, including its causes, effects and the latest treatments.

The St Valentine's Day Massacre on 14 February 1929 led to the establishment of the first crime detection laboratory in the United States of America.

One of the compositional techniques most associated with Steve Reich is the process of phasing music.

Students are under attack from their own classmates. Authorities seem unable to arrive at a solution to prevent another school massacre. What is a possible solution?

The old operating theatre in London's St Thomas's Hospital is now one of the city's most fascinating little museums

Storm anxiety can affect some breeds more than others. Studies may provide insight for calming the dog who is fearful of thunder, rain, and wind.

Timor-Leste (or East Timor) is in turmoil after co-ordinated attacks on President Ramos Horta and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao in a suspected failed coup.

Based on a true story, Rob Lowe stars in Too Late to Say Goodbye about a couple whose outwardly idyllic life crumbles into tragedy.

The Gangster film is a sub-genre of the crime film that explores organized crime and the people involved. Here are five examples of excellent gangster films.

Prolonged exposure to sounds at overly high frequencies (Hertz) or pressure (decibels) can potentially result in permanent noise-induced hearing loss.

Spike Lee's When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Parts is a painstaking chronicle of the devastation and struggle to rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Why is it that on TV (and radio too), the ads so often seem to bring an ear-piercing blast of sound? Arrrgh! Hit the mute button! What's a viewer or listener to do?

African-American soldiers in World War II were often relegated to menial roles, far from the glory of the fight. But the hamlet of Wereth, Belgium, now honors 11 of them.

Using rich, grotesque symbolism, Eugenides uses the suicides of five teenage sisters to foreshadow the decline of American society.

In criminal investigation, facial reconstruction or forensic sculpture is as much art as science. Frank Bender from Philadelphia is one of the world's best.

The European Starling (or Common Starling), introduced to North America, nests in cavities including holes in man made structures. Many people try to keep starlings away.

Several teens find themselves in peril at the hands of a ruthless killer while partying at a secluded ranch. Amber Heard stars and Jonathan Levine directs.

Eerie noises include gunshots, marching, voices talking and moaning. Specters of both armies have been sighted. There is an unearthly putrid stench.

Gladiator writer David Franzoni has the rights to remake JSA but this Korean movie remains the compelling original. Starring Yeong Ae Lee, Byung Hung Lee & Kang Ho Song.

Inmates may have long ago left Kilmainham Gaol, but their stories remain in the historic former prison.

Sean Taylor, shot early Monday, died Tuesday morning after being shot by an intruder at his Miami home, leaving NFL fans in mourning.

Arthur Miller's postwar play about social responsibility versus family responsibility, and the importance of keeping up appearances.

The signs of the zodiac may have significantly affected the styles and lives of several modern artists.

A tension pneumothorax is an extremely dangerous condition that is capable of causing sudden cardiac arrest and death. Anyone with symptoms should seek help immediately.

To create a convincing crime scene, a writer must know the basics of how a crime scene is constructed and evidence such as fingerprints and DNA is collected.

Quentin Tarantino revived Carradine's career when he gave him title role in Kill Bill films

For more than a decade a complex civil war has been raging in the Congo. Women are hit the hardest, because rape is a way for exploited soldiers to take out their fury.

The first film in the Saw trilogy chills the spine as two men race against the clock to find a way out of the Jigsaw killer's deadly maze.

For the 22.5 million French in 1789, taxation and prices had risen sixty-five percent while wage increases rose by less than half that amount, prompting popular outcry.