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Monday, December 05, 2011  An adolescent medicine expert at the University of New Mexico said parents, schools and law enforcement authorities "need to understand that teenagers are neurologically programmed to do dumb things."

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  Poll: Young people say online meanness pervasive; most say it's deeply upsetting

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  Upset GOP victory in New York House race portends challenging national environment for Obama

Thursday, June 16, 2011  Video included: New York Rep. Weiner resigns from Congress amid scandal of sex photos he sent to women

Thursday, June 16, 2011  Updated: The married seven-term New York Democrat's resignation would end a once-promising career as a leading liberal voice.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  House Democrats meet for first time since Rep. Anthony Weiner admitted to online sexting

Monday, June 13, 2011  As Congress returns to work, Weiner still refuses to resign and instead heads for treatment

Thursday, October 21, 2010  A couple St. Louis men developed a new tool that shows parents what pictures their children are sending and receiving. It’s affordable and easy to use.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010  “Sexting” is the act of sending sexually suggestive messages or explicit images by text message, e-mail or instant messaging.

Sunday, February 14, 2010  Experts say the practice is becoming more common. A new poll shows many teens are turning to text messaging to flirt, some against their better judgment.

Thursday, December 03, 2009  Don't assume your kid is immune: Poll finds sexting common among young people