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Trump's Miss USA pageant dumped by NBC, rescued by ReelzNBC cited Donald Trump's comments on Mexican immigrants in announcing it was cutting business ties with him. The Reelz channel now says it will broadcast the Miss USA pageant.
New stars emerge as Team USA heads to the World Cup FinalThe US Women's team clocked its fifth straight shutout on Tuesday, beating No. 1 seed Germany 2-0 in Montreal.
Women's World Cup: US headed to finals after blanking GermanyGoals by Carli Lloyd and Kelley O'Hara pushed the Americans past the Germans in Tuesday night's World Cup semifinal.
As South Carolina mulls furling flag, pro-Confederate protests growTo some on the pro-Confederate side, the flag is a symbol of the South, depicting valor and also representing opposition to political tyranny. But South Carolina may have the votes to remove the flag from State House grounds.
Facebook flag wars. Where should the conversation happen?The recent Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage and the debate over the legitimacy of the Confederate flag have saturated social media sites with images. Are these symbols fostering productive conversation?
Gay Pride Day celebrates rapidly accelerating advances in gay rightsThe Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage gave added reason to celebrate Gay Pride Day around the US Sunday. It follows rapid advances in this important aspect of civil rights and public acceptance.
Protester climbs flag pole, removes Confederate flag in S.C.Bree Newsome of Charlotte, N.C. was arrested after she removed the Confederate battle flag in front of the State House in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday.
California tightens vaccination exemptions for kids: how parents see itCalifornia is moving to require that all children be vaccinated unless they have a medical exemption. Some parents say it's necessary, some say it's a violation of their rights. But there might be compromises that work.
California lawmakers approve child vaccine mandate billCalifornia General Assembly approved a bill that would eliminate the exemption for personal or religious beliefs that allows parents to opt out of vaccinations. It is unclear whether Gov. Brown will sign the bill.
Dixie fading? Confederate symbols under siege across South.The church massacre in Charleston, S.C., has resulted in an astonishingly fast turnabout against cherished Confederate symbols in the South.
Why oldest US maker of Confederate flag will stop productionAnnin Flagmakers, in business since 1847, announced that it will stop making and selling the Confederate flag.
From retail stores to state houses, more say Confederate flag must goThe South Carolina legislature agreed Tuesday to debate the presence of the flag on capitol grounds, amid a growing chorus from business leaders urging lawmakers to take down the flag.
Dick Van Patten: a veteran entertainer, 'Eight is Enough' star, diesDick Van Patten, the genial, round-faced comic actor who found lasting fame as the patriarch on TV's 'Eight is Enough,' died Tuesday in Santa Monica, California.
'Rewilding' documentary takes ex-convict on an eight-week road trip. Why?"Rewilding," a documentary set to film in July, will take one formerly incarcerated man from New York City on an eight-week road trip across the country to expand his horizons.
Obama uses 'n-word': The best way to forward a conversation on race?President Obama's reference of the 'n-word' in an interview has left the African-American community divided on who can say it and whether it should be allowed at all.
Minus two top players, can Team USA beat China in the Women's World Cup?The US women's team defeated Colombia Monday night to advance to the quarterfinals in the World Cup soccer tournament in Canada. But foul trouble means the team will be without a pair of players for their next match.
NFL chief Goodell will not recuse himself from Brady's 'Deflategate' appealThe NFL Players Association had called for Goodell to recuse himself from Brady's appeal, calling him a key witness, while citing his 'evident partiality' to the investigator's report on how the footballs were deflated.
South Carolina governor: Confederate flag 'does not represent the future'Republican Gov. Nikki Haley called for the Confederate battle flag to be removed from the South Carolina State House grounds Monday.
Publishing the Dylann Roof manifesto: Is media coverage helping him?Dylann Roof, charged with the Charleston, S.C., church killings, is being linked to a hateful manifesto. Typically, publicizing manifestos can be harmful, some psychologists say. But this case might be different.
US Open: Jordan Spieth joins Woods, Palmer, and NicklausJordan Spieth won the US Open Sunday, just two months after winning the Masters. Next up: The British Open at St. Andrews.
