Ross Keith

Ross Keith is a graphics and research intern at the IBTimes. He is currently pursuing a Masters Degree of Journalism at the City University of New York's Graduate School of Journalism.

Incomplete and inconsistent statistics on police-shootings leave the public in the dark about how often Americans are shot by police officers.

How Many Police Shootings Have There Been? In The Aftermath of Michael Brown's Death, The Absence of Police Shooting Statistics Leaves The Question Unanswered

The world knows Mike Brown’s story, but what we really don’t know is how many more like him have died at the hands of police.

More Americans are drinking heavily and going on boozey benders, according to the National Survey of Drug Use and Health.

Number of American Drinkers Unsteadily Rising: National Survey

More Americans were drinking in 2012, according to the latest national survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Russian weapons, once criticized for poor quality, are leading the charge. In 2013 Russian arms manufacturers saw more revenue growth than any other country.

Did The US Lose The International Weapons Market? [GRAPHICS]

Russia's top weapons companies have grown faster than any other country's major defense manufacturers.

31 Million Americans Left Their College Education Unfinished: Report

A new report breaks down who's leaving, why, and what can be done to help more students finish college.

Open data sites may have the potential to bring efficiency, transparency and economic benefits to the world.

Growing Open Data Movement Could Mean Big Bucks

Researchers think that open data could mean trillions in economic growth.

Twitter denies most government requests for account information, with the exception of the United States.

More Governments Request Account Information From Twitter [GRAPHICS]

Twitter's latest transparency report shows a steady rise in government requests for account information -- but not all are fulfilled.

What Cities Have Recovered from the Recession the Most? (And Which Ones Are Being Left Behind) [MAP]

Some cities have recovered strongly since the Great Recession, but others haven't been so lucky.

Where The World's Millionaires Live: The Top 15 Cities for Millionaires in 2014 [Infographic]

A newly released study shows which cities have the highest percentage of millionaires.

Cadets for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point class of 2018 participate in physical exercises

CDC Exercise Study 2014: Does The Center For Disease Control Think You're Lazy? [REPORT]

A recent CDC report found that limited access and poor policy keep people from exercising.

Operation Protective Edge: What's Happening In Gaza? Live Updates From Israeli-Palestinian Clash [TIMELINE]

Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza as Hamas is thwarted by Israel's Iron Dome. See our timeline of the entire conflict.

A worker counts U.S. dollars as he serve a customers at a Dahabshiil money transfer office in "Kilometer Five" street of Soobe village, southern Mogadishu

US Foreign Aid: Washington Gives Billions, But Is It Money Well Spent?

U.S. foreign aid has been the subject of recent criticism. IBTimes tracked where it has been going and what it is being spent on.

Americans Confidence in Government Reaches All-Time Low: Gallup [CHART]

Even the Supreme Court is in disrepute, and don't ask about Congress.

Gender In Language: Men And Women Know Different Words, Study Shows

Forget Mars and Venus... Scimitars are for men and flounces for women, according to a new study that looks at gender differences in language.