
The gunman who killed two people and himself in a shooting rampage at an Oregon mall was 22 years old and used a stolen rifle from someone he knew, authorities said Wednesday.
The University of Iowa has become the nation's first public university to include optional questions about sexual orientation and gender identity on its application, a move hailed Wednesday by advocates hoping to improve the college experience for gays.

"Submarine," the first feature film from English TV actor Richard Ayoade, reflects the influence of Gen X auteur Wes Anderson, with its quirky characters, episodic narrative style, and a stubborn and conspicuous refusal to engage with modernity.