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University News

Pushback couldn’t derail this researcher’s work in criminology

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by Erin Kayata
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Society & Culture

Mass killings in the US fall to lowest levels in 20 years, data shows

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by Tanner Stening
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Society & Culture

‘Eat Pray Love’ author reveals personal murder plot. Expert says ‘It can happen to anybody’

by Alena Kuzub
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University News

Switching schools could make teens more likely to drink

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by Erin Kayata
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Arts & Entertainment

Ed Gein is Netflix’s next ‘Monster.’ Why is he the most influential serial killer you’ve never heard of?

by Cody Mello-Klein
Parents awaiting news of their children and embracing after a mass shooting in Minnesota.
World & National News

Minnesota Catholic school shooting: Expert on mass killings weighs in on children’s safety at school

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by Tanner Stening
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Law

Focusing on accused Minnesota shooter’s ‘hit list’ may inspire sympathy, copycats, Northeastern expert says

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by Erin Kayata
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World & National News

Is a serial killer stalking New England? Northeastern experts say the evidence doesn’t add up

by Ian Thomsen
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Law

New book from Northeastern professor looks at history of groundbreaking criminology study

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by Erin Kayata
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Law

Policing is about more than law enforcement, researcher says, it’s about who gets to be human

by Cody Mello-Klein
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World & National News

Sweden’s deadliest mass shooting highlights global reality of gun violence, Northeastern criminologist says

by Ian Thomsen
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World & National News

Mass shootings by women are rare, Northeastern criminologist says after Wisconsin school tragedy

by Ian Thomsen