Law & Policy

How ESPN and ABC landed Nate Silver

Top news organizations fought hard for prized data-whiz


Politico

How walkability shapes political activism

Prof. Terry Clark examines impact of urban density and physical layout on cities' social movements


Gambling: pastime or illness?

<p>As more venues open, psychiatry Prof. Jon Grant searches for predictors of addictive behavior</p>


Chicago prepares to curb summer violence

Despite overall decline in homicides this year, Crime Lab&#39;s Roseanna Ander says city faces rising threat in warmer months


NBCNews.com

Income disparity may affect marital decisions

Prof. Richard Thaler suggests applying &#39;Roth rule&#39; to marriages to avoid disputes over who earns more