2015 World Press Freedom Index shows dwindling press freedom worldwide

The United States fell three places in the index after a tumultuous year for American journalists, according to the nonprofit organization, which works to promote freedom of information and freedom of the press.

American University newspaper reports newspaper theft after publishing story about hazing allegations

Nearly every copy of American University's student newspaper were taken from the campus racks this morning shortly after they were distributed. The weekly paper's cover was dedicated to an exclusive report on a hazing investigation being conducted at one of the school's fraternities.