At least 192 people were killed by terrorist bombs in Spain on Thursday, marking one of the worst incidents of terrorism since Sept. 11, 2001. Authorities are not sure who is responsible for the attack, but the bombing nonetheless illustrates that terrorists remain a serious global concern. Read more...

Younger teens may not legally be allowed to see an R-rated movie, but they may soon be able to vote. California state Sen. John Vasconcellos, D-San Jose, has proposed an amendment to the state constitution that would allow children as young as 14 to vote in state elections. Read more...

A series of train bomb explosions devastated parts of downtown Madrid, Spain, during the morning commuter rush Thursday, killing at least 190 people and injuring more than 1,400. Read more...

Only four months into his term as governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been heavily involved in California’s education community. From his earliest campaign platform to the present day, Schwarzenegger has shown attentiveness to education in California. Read more...

UCLA officials could not elaborate Thursday on what will happen to potential donors while the university’s troubled Willed Body Program is suspended, but said UC Irvine was not accepting any bodies on UCLA’s behalf. Read more...

Human cadavers have been used for anatomical study since the days of ancient Egypt. In the 19th century, law limited the bodies dissected by anatomists to those of executed criminals. Read more...

With an Australian-style greeting of “G’day, mate!” Geoffrey Garrett, vice provost of the UCLA International Institute, introduced noted ethicist Peter Singer Thursday afternoon in the Ackerman Second Floor Lounge. Read more...