Holiday Spirit: Millions of Americans went shopping yesterday, probably before the Thanksgiving dessert was served. Christmas shopping has officially crept into Thanksgiving Day. Shoppers were lined up for the doors to open at Wal-Mart and Target stores across the country. …

Animal House: Responding to an article about a gang rape published in Rolling Stone Magazine, the University of Virginia has suspended all fraternity activities until Jan. 9th. UVA President Teresa Sullivan said in a statement, “I write you in great …

Ferguson: As Ferguson, Mo. braces for the report of a grand jury, the officer who shot an unarmed black teenager last summer is expected to resign, according to several reports. After months on administrative leave, Officer Darren Wilson has indicated …

Eruption: At least 30 people are believed to be dead after the eruption yesterday of a volcano in central Japan that is a popular hiking and climbing spot. About 250 people were on the mountain when it began to spew …