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Do kids today have too much homework?Not every child is overloaded, but homework remains a fraught topic in many homes. Here's why.
FocusBehind America's seismic shifts on transgenderism, loving parentsSome of the most important changes involving transgender issues are happening at home. More and more, experts say, today’s parents are making different choices about how to handle the identity issues of their children.
- A cop’s cop finds support after coming out as transgender
Gregory Abbink is the first openly transgender officer in the Austin, Texas, Police Department. After suppressing the issue for years, he decided, ‘You know what, I can handle this now. I can deal with it.’
ESPN and outspoken commentator Bill Simmons parting waysBill Simmons, the outspoken ESPN writer who has helped lead the sports-media juggernaut into new content ventures, is leaving ESPN after the network said they are not renewing his contract.
Anti-Muslim activist says she has no regrets about cartoon contestPamela Geller takes the hard-edge view that Islamic extremism sprouts not from fringe elements but from the tenets of the religion itself.
Forecasters predict more heavy storms to hit southern Plains statesMassive storms spawned 51 tornadoes across the region on Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. Meteorologists say more are likely to hit this weekend.
'Deflategate' fallout: What is an appropriate punishment?The report from NFL independent investigator Ted Wells regarding the New England Patriots' actions before, during, and after the AFC Championship Game back in January has finally surfaced. What's the next step?
Florida vs. Obamacare: A critical healthcare funding fightFlorida's Gov. Rick Scott's wants federal funds for hospitals that treat the uninsured. The Obama administration says no hospital funding unless Florida and eight other states expand Medicaid under Obamacare. Florida, Texas, and Kansas have filed a lawsuit.
Deflatgate report: Is era of 'Teflon' Tom Brady over?The NFL investigation into the deflated footballs might do what none of the other New England Patriots controversies could: tarnish the legacy of Tom Brady, a four-time Super Bowl champion.
- How a Pizza Hut app helped save a Florida woman
A Florida woman being held hostage, helped save herself and her children by sending a message in an online Pizza Hut order that asked employees to call 911.
Dodger Stadium 'Kiss Cam' features two men: How far have we come?Society's treatment of homosexuals has evolved over the past 15 years. Being included on a professional sporting event's between-inning entertainment is a seemingly small but important step towards full equality.
- What is 'My Brother's Keeper Alliance'?
President Obama helped launch My Brother's Keeper Alliance, a foundation to assist young minorities, on Monday. Obama said harsher treatment of black and Hispanic men by police fuels a sense of "unfairness and powerlessness."
Stephen Curry adds 'NBA MVP' to impressive resumeThe All-Star point guard of the Golden State Warriors ran away with the voting for this season's best player award.
American Pharoah: Next test is the PreaknessAmerican Pharoah won of Saturday's Kentucky Derby. Can the horse take the next leg of the Triple Crown? Next up: The Preakness on May 16 in Baltimore.
Uber and Goodwill join forces to help you donate clothesThe makers of the ride-hailing mobile app offered to help people in more than than 50 cities to deliver their unwanted clothing to Goodwill stores across the country.
Mayweather-Pacquiao fight: Did pay-per-view debacle deal another blow to cable?Service outages and delays before the much-anticipated match between Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Manny Pacquiao had cable subscribers up in arms. Could this be the final straw for cable TV?
Cover StoryThe cyber gold rushHow cities and states are scrambling to become the Silicon Valley of cybersecurity – and ride the next big economic boom.
Pope praises California priest: Saint or sinner to Native Americans?Pope Francis lauded the work of Father Junípero Serra, an 18th century Spanish priest in California. Others disagree that Father Serra should be dubbed a saint.
What will Mayweather and Pacquiao do the day of the fight?Fight day is always a lonely time for boxers.
A-Rod ties Willie Mays home run record. Will Yankees pay him $6 million?Alex Rodriguez tied Willie Mays' total of 660 homers, fourth most in major league history, Friday night. But will the New York Yankees pay him the $6 million 'accomplishment' bonus?
