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National Cathedral weighs removing images of Confederate generalsThe call to remove stained-glass windows honoring Confederate Gens. Robert E. Lee and Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson has come in response to the Charleston, S.C., shootings at a black church.
FocusCan churches lead on racial harmony?The grace shown by the members of Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C., revealed the power of faith to promote racial harmony under the most trying conditions. Other congregations believe they also have a crucial role to play.
With Confederate flags at MLK church, fight for national identity persistsA surveillance camera indicates that two white men laid Confederate flags on the lawn near the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church early Thursday. For many, the symbolism was profound just over a month after the shooting in Charleston, S.C.
Concern over ‘copycat’ shooters has some asking: Should media coverage change?On Friday, Dylann Roof pleaded not guilty to 33 charges related to the killing of nine people in Charleston. A first-of-its-kind study offers statistical evidence suggesting public 'contagion' when it comes to mass shootings.
First LookUVA grads suing Rolling Stone say they suffered 'vicious, hurtful attacks'The three men sued the magazine for defamation and negligent infliction of emotional distress. They said they were interrogated, humiliated, and scolded by family friends, acquaintances, and co-workers.
- Gunshot victim: 911 caller says dispatcher hung up as friend was dying
Gunshot victim: 911 dispatcher in New Mexico told a shooting victim to "deal with it yourself." The dispatcher resigned Tuesday.
First LookPatriot's Tom Brady breaks silence on 'Deflategate' suspensionOne day after the NFL upheld Tom Brady's punishment for the 'Deflategate' scandal, the quarterback defended himself in a Facebook post.
Missing Florida teens: Strategy shifts on Day 6 of searchCoast Guard crews on Wednesday extended the search for two 14-year old Florida boys to an area northward off the South Carolina coast.
Tom Brady responds on Facebook to NFL suspensionRead Tom Brady's fierce 500-word response to a four-game suspension.
FocusMoving beyond suspicion, Muslims and Evangelicals seek common groundAcross the country, a number of evangelical congregations have been engaging Muslim neighbors in new ways, while Muslim charities have reached out to Christian churches during their time of need.
Milwaukee lion hunt: What's next?Animal control workers in Milwaukee have set non-lethal traps baited with human food to catch a lion or possibly cougar spotted in the city.
With hiring of Jen Welter, NFL's Arizona Cardinals make historyThe Arizona Cardinals' hiring of Jen Welter as an intern to coach linebackers points to a nascent shift in pro sports. The meritocracy of 'just win' is just beginning to embrace women.
10,000 missing messages: Why NFL won't waive Tom Brady's suspensionTom Brady suspension: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says that the New England quarterback told an assistant to destroy Brady's cellphone - including nearly 10,000 text messages - just before Brady met with investigator Ted Wells.
Florida treasure hunters find gold coins on 1715 shipwreckCaptain Eric Schmitt and his family say they found 52 gold coins, including one worth $500,000 on in the Atlantic Ocean off Fort Pierce, Fla..
Missing Florida teens: Mother says boys could 'swim before they could walk'The US Coast Guard has expanded its search for two 14-year-old Florida boys who went missing while on a fishing expedition
Why Boy Scouts stance on gay leaders leaves it in limboThe Boy Scouts have tried to strike a compromise on gay rights, but the continuing uproar from both sides shows how difficult that is.
Boston mayor says he won't have taxpayers cover any Olympic overrunsMayor Marty Walsh said Monday he won't sign the host city contract, an agreement with the International Olympic Committee, for the 2024 Summer Games until he's sure Boston residents won't left with the bill.
Pedro, 'Big Unit,' Biggio and Smoltz welcomed to Baseball Hall of FameA trio of big game hurlers and a catcher-turned-second baseman were all enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday afternoon.
- Neal Falls: Serial killer? Woman shoots attacker
Neal Falls: Serial killer? Police say that 45-year-old Neal Falls likely attacked others before he beat and choked a woman he met online last week. Falls was fatally shot by the woman.
Boy Scouts vote: Will ban on gay adult leaders be lifted?On Monday, the Boy Scouts National Executive Board will vote on a resolution to end the ban on gay leaders that was unanimously approved by the organization's executive committee on July 13.
