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Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku describes some of the inventions he thinks will appear in the coming century — including Internet-ready contact lenses, space elevators and driverless cars — in his book Physics of the Future.

Nestle, the world' largest food company, has hired an organization that specializes in accountability to investigate and document child labor on the cocoa farms that supply its chocolate in Côte d'Ivoire.

Julian White was fired as head of the prestigious program after the hazing-related death of his drum major. White says if university officials had heeded his warnings, Robert Champion may still be alive.

While all airlines have faced higher fuel costs and lower demand in the last decade, the problem for legacy carriers, like American, comes down to cost control. Legacy airlines costs are much higher — as much as 50 percent higher, according to economist Severin Borenstein.

From Sense and Sensibility to Die Hard to Harry Potter, actor Alan Rickman's talents have made him recognizable to generations of moviegoers. Now, he's bringing that legacy back to the stage with a new Broadway play, Seminar.

Occupy Wall Street protests around the country have raised questions about the role of the police. Norm Stamper, Seattle's former police chief, Philadelphia police commissioner Charles Ramsey and Brooklyn College sociologist Alex Vitale talk about the evolution of crowd control tactics.

Berea College's 1,600 students come from low-income households, and sophomore Emily Nugent says they "know about the challenges Americans are facing." Inspired by their own diverse backgrounds, they're taking up causes like standing with the newly poor, helping immigrants or embracing their heritage.

The pun-filled Phantom Tollbooth turns 50 this year. Author Norton Juster takes questions from young readers about the story of Milo, a bored little boy who finds adventure in a very strange land full of riddles and wordplay.

Delma Kinney has beat long odds hitting the jackpot twice in three years.

According to the report, the Syrian security forces have been involved in torture, sexual violence and other abuses against unarmed protesters.