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First LookIs Mississippi ready to pull Confederate emblem from state flag?The Magnolia State is the last to include the Confederate emblem on its state flag. A group of prominent current and former Mississippians have called for its removal.
First LookCivil-rights icon Julian Bond's enduring, 'invaluable' voiceFormer Georgia politician and life-long civil rights activist Julian Bond, who died on Saturday, was known for his dedication to justice and equality.
What's behind big rise in traffic deaths in 2015?Traffic deaths were up 14 percent nationally in the first six months of this year, reports the National Safety Council. Drunk driving and teen deaths are trending down. But more drivers are texting, and a growing number of states are raising speed limits.
How two parachutists injured in Chicago Air & Water ShowOne parachutist clipped a Chicago building on his descent, said witnesses.
Yosemite squirrel plague and falling tree limbs shut down parts of parkTwo young campers were killed in Yosemite National Park when a tree limb fell on their tent.
Would you hire a job candidate as unfiltered as Donald Trump?Employment experts weigh in how people who have jobs or about to look for one should avoid using social media to make potentially inflammatory remarks.
PGA Championship 2015 TV schedule: Who to watch FridaySome familiar and not-so-familiar names are at or near the top of the leader board after Thursday's first round.
Why parishioners are packing heat at one Alabama churchThe Rocky Mount United Methodist Church has a unique way of reaching congregants: An on-site gun range.
Bad Tom Brady portrait: How do you become a courtroom sketch artist?A New York City courtroom sketch artist apologized Wednesday for her not-so-flattering depiction of Tom Brady.
Is Ohio about to legalize recreational marijuana?Voters will decide in November whether the state will legalize marijuana use for both medicinal and recreational purpose.
PGA Championship 2015 TV schedule: Who to watch ThursdayThe pro golf season's final major tournament gets underway Thursday morning, north of Milwaukee.
Mississippi last state to ban gay adoptions: Why that’s likely to changeIn a lawsuit filed Wednesday, four same-sex couples argue that a 2000 law prohibiting same-sex couples from adopting is legally untenable given the Supreme Court's decision to legalize gay marriage in June.
How police and a new generation of activists eased Ferguson tensionAfter a turbulent weekend around the anniversary of the Michael Brown shooting, peaceful protests have continued in Ferguson thanks to more organization from police and protesters.
First LookCause of slain civil rights activist still resonates, 50 years laterJonathan Daniels was murdered in 1965 by a segregationist while helping blacks to register to vote. Fifty years later, issues of race still divide the country.
First LookIn age of extreme sports, digital draws, old-fashioned tightrope stunts still enthrallAround 1,000 spectators turned out at the Wisconsin State Fair Tuesday to watch tightrope walker Nik Wallenda complete his longest wire walk ever.
Lower Lake wildfire prompts more home evacuationsEvacuations were ordered in Lower Lake, Calif., after a fire doubled in size overnight. The fire was burning about 100 miles north of San Francisco.
French couple dies in New Mexico desert, but saves son by giving him waterThe 9-year-old boy was dehydrated but alive when he was found alongside his dead father on a trail in the White Sands National Monument in New Mexico.
Frank Gifford produced on the field and on television, tooThe former NFL All-Pro running back with the New York Giants also starred as a broadcaster for ABC Sports.
Ferguson's legacy: for blacks, empowerment amid sense of injusticeEvents in Ferguson, Mo., one year ago engaged black Americans in a movement that is stirring thought on race in the US, polls and experts suggest.
Firefighter dies battling one of 23 wildfires scorching CaliforniaSome 8,000 firefighters are battling 23 wildfires across northern California. The fast-moving Lower Lake fire had burned three homes by Friday and was threatening 450 other structures.
