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10 National Universities Where It's Hard to Get Off the Waitlist 11/06/2017 07:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: Q&A: Greta Gerwig talks 'Lady Bird,' a modern coming-of-age masterpiece 11/05/2017 10:40pm • WASHINGTON -- While mainstream audiences flocked to the superhero blockbuster "Thor: Ragnarok" over the weekend, a 4-star indie arrived under the radar that is truly a sin to miss. "Lady Bird" marks the solo directorial debut of Greta Gerwig, who co-wrote and starred in Noah Baumbach's "Fran The Diabetes Epidemic: What You Need to Know 11/05/2017 07:00pm • November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, which is intended to bring attention to those who battle the disease every day. As a physician, I clearly see the struggle patients with diabetes face and the complications that diabetes can produce in nearly every organ system -- from the kidneys to th How to Talk to Young Kids About Consent and Harvey Weinstein 11/05/2017 07:00pm • My daughter is 8 years old. My son, only 7. Do we really need to be talking about consent, sexual assault and the Harvey Weinsteins of the world, for goodness sake? Turns out, yes. We should. Children need to know, from a young age, that their bodies are their own, their words are powerful and nobod A Parent's Guide to Social Media 11/05/2017 07:00pm • Not so long ago, "screen time" referred to the hours kids spent parked in front of the tube or playing video games. Today, they're also using their tablets and smartphones to swap messages with friends, share music videos and rack up "likes" by posting photos. These forms of social media, which all High School Safety Includes Protecting Teens' Data 11/05/2017 07:00pm • The Department of Education warned school districts last month of cybercriminals threatening violence and to release sensitive student records. Education data are becoming significant and valuable targets for hackers, says Rachael Stickland, co-founder and co-chair of the Parent Coalition for Studen Satisfied With Your Medicare? Why You Should Still Review Your Plan 11/05/2017 07:00pm • In a world filled with health care complaints, being pleased with your Medicare coverage puts you ahead of the game. But being satisfied doesn't mean there aren't areas for improvement, and what worked for you in 2017 may not be right for 2018. Though it's difficult to know what the future holds, i Report on Pr. George's Co. graduation rates reveals lack of oversight 11/04/2017 03:55pm • WASHINGTON — Prince George’s County leaders say a report released Friday proves there is no systemic manipulation of grades in the public school system. But does it really say that? The central question raised in the run-up to the report is whether or not the eight point increase in the count 25 percent of Prince George’s high school graduates in audit may not have met requirements 11/03/2017 05:40pm • WASHINGTON – Nearly one of four Prince George’s County high schoolers surveyed in an audit released Friday may have graduated in the past two years without meeting requirements. An independent audit for the Maryland State Board of Education was unable to verify that 24.5 percent of graduated Competency testing in Hoggle murder case may be delayed 11/03/2017 11:25am • WASHINGTON — The state psychiatric hospital charged with evaluating whether Catherine Hoggle is competent to stand trial for the murder of her two young children says Montgomery County prosecutors have been slow to provide a description of the allegations against her. However, Montgomery County What to do with all that leftover Halloween candy 11/03/2017 12:36am • WASHINGTON — Halloween is an exciting time for kiddos, eager to strut the streets in creative costumes. But their end-of-the-night haul can be truly terrifying for parents. Americans already eat more than the recommended amount of sugar, according to the American Heart Association. The average Can Rigid Gender Stereotyping Increase a Child's Risk of Depression? 11/02/2017 08:00pm • It begins at 10. That is the provocative title of a new study, published in October in the Journal of Adolescent Health. The subtitle, "How Gender Expectations Shape Early Adolescence Around the World," explains what the researchers, from the World Health Organization and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Sc How to Keep Track of Your Student Loans 11/02/2017 08:00pm • If you aren't a student loan borrower, it may sound ridiculous that anyone would need advice keeping track of student loans. You owe money. You pay it off every month. Where's the confusion? But if you have been through the student loan gauntlet, you might have a mix of federal student loans and pr Breaking Down the Uptick in Adolescent Overdoses 11/02/2017 08:00pm • When it comes to acknowledging the opioid epidemic, the U.S. has been faced with some harsh realities over the past several months. Perhaps most notable is a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that indicates the leading cause of death for Americans under 50 is now acc Is an Early ADHD Diagnosis Best, or Should Parents Wait to Seek Answers? 11/02/2017 08:00pm • Your child seems to behave in ways that resemble attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but perhaps you're hesitant to explore the matter. After all, you can't help but think these may be age-appropriate behaviors or a perhaps a phase. So, maybe it's best to hold off on getting a formal diagnosi