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Dozens of protesters, including sexual assault survivor Mary Jane Maestras of Delta, Colo., demonstrate against the appointment of Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

'Good And Mad' Explores Women's Anger At A Pivotal Moment

It hardly needs saying that women's anger (more from one political party) has been roiling since the 2016 election. Rebecca Traister's new book explores the history and politics involved.

Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer makes a statement during a news conference in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday.

Ohio State Suspends Football Coach Urban Meyer For 3 Games

Meyer's sanction comes along with a more than two-week suspension for Athletics Director Gene Smith over their response to allegations of domestic abuse against a former assistant coach.

Robert Edwards, a student from Washington, speaks alongside lawmakers and gun control activists at the U.S. Capitol, a day before the "March for Our Lives." From left are Ilan Alhadeff holding a photograph of his daughter, Alyssa, a 14-year-old Parkland victim; Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla.; Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla.; and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.

Students March; DeVos Gets Grilled; The Funding Gap Widens

School funding fairness, politically active students and more in the weekly education news roundup.

Alex Schwartzman, a law student at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., is one of only 8 to 39 percent of college students who get the flu shot in a given year.

Think You Don't Need A Flu Shot? Here Are 5 Reasons To Change Your Mind

College students are among the least likely to get vaccinated against the flu, which killed more than 80,000 people last winter. Experts say the reasons are a combination of fear and misperception.

Hair Removal Ad Makes Pakistani Women Go 'Wow' — But Not In A Good Way

The commercial celebrates hairlessness. And it prompted a cricket star to speak out, charging that the ad promotes "body shaming and objectification."

Build-A-Bear Workshop CEO Sharon Price John, poses for photos on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange after ringing opening bell, to highlight National Teddy Bear Day, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015.

Build-A-Bear Halts Too-Popular "Pay Your Age" Deal

Build-A-Bear Workshop's "Pay Your Age" promotion proved too popular. The chain known for its customizable teddy bears and other stuffed toys couldn't handle the crowds Thursday, and had to turn shoppers away.

Former President Barack Obama address the participants at a summit on climate change involving mayors from around the globe in Chicago, Dec. 5, 2017.

Obamas Step Up Political Efforts Ahead Of Midterms

Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, are stepping up their political involvement ahead of the November midterm elections, moves aimed at bolstering Democratic enthusiasm as the party aims to regain control of Congress.

What Kind of Screen Time Parent Are You? Take This Quiz And Find Out

Are you strict, pushover or right down the middle? These nine questions could help you find the right balance when it comes to your kids and digital devices.

Vials of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are displayed on a counter at a Walgreens Pharmacy in Mill Valley, Calif., in 2015.

Texas Nurse Loses Job After Apparently Posting About Patient In Anti-Vaxxer Group

A Texas Children's Hospital nurse allegedly described a young patient with the measles in a Facebook post affirming her opposition to vaccines. The hospital says patient privacy is a "top priority."

The planned demonstrations are in response to a riot that resulted in seven deaths in April at Lee Correctional Institution in South Carolina.

Inmates Plan To Hold Weeks-Long Strike At Prisons Across U.S.

Organizers say the demonstrations, which are expected to include hunger strikes and a refusal to work, are in response to a riot at a South Carolina prison in which seven inmates died.

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