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Obama’s evolution on gay issues takes another turn: 'conversion therapy'The White House this week declared its opposition to 'conversion therapy' for minors – the practice of trying to change a young person’s sexual orientation or sexual identity.
From Audrie Pott suicide, questions about how best to help teensHigh-schooler Audrie Pott killed herself after three boys sexually assaulted her. At least two of the boys have agreed to talk to teens to help promote change as part of a settlement, but that could pose problems, experts say.
2015 Masters: Will Tiger Woods ever catch Jack Nicklaus?Tiger Woods claims he is ready to restart his pursuit of Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major golf championships. But has Tiger missed his best shot to catch the Golden Bear?
Masters 2015 TV schedule: Who to watch in the first roundThe Masters, professional golf's first major championship of the year, gets started on Thursday. Check out some of the notables who hope to play well enough to wear the green jacket on Sunday afternoon.
Ferguson election: Model for other troubled communities?A relatively large voter turnout Tuesday added two more black members to the city council in Ferguson, Mo. This could be a step toward racial healing in the town.
Auriemma, UConn women capture 10th NCAA titleThe Huskies defeated a former Big East Conference rival Tuesday night in Tampa for their coach to tie one of the all-time greats in NCAA championships won.
Why is Kansas pursuing tougher welfare rules?Starting in July, welfare recipients in Kansas won't be able to use government aid to go to a movie theater or swimming pool, among other spots, assuming the governor signs the measure.
Rolling Stone debacle shows how hard, and needed, sex assault reporting isMany sexual assault activists worry that fallout from the Rolling Stone story will put a chill on the coverage of sex crimes. But transparency and thoroughness in reporting can lead to better outcomes, media experts and others say.
Did John Oliver just trump Jon Stewart with Edward Snowden interview?With his witty-yet-incisive interview of NSA leaker Edward Snowden, HBO's John Oliver has taken the satirical news genre to a whole new level.
NFL to hire first female referee? Another glass ceiling broken?Sarah Thomas is slated to become the National Football League's first full-time female official. Are jobs in professional sports no longer an exclusive men's club?
NCAA 2015 tournament: A national championship for the agesMarch Madness concludes Monday night in an NCAA matchup of No.1 seeds: the Duke Blue Devils and the Wisconsin Badgers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The game will be televised at 9:18 p.m. on CBS.
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How Rolling Stone blew it so badly on UVA fraternity rape storyColumbia University’s report on the now-discredited Rolling Stone article about a campus rape at the University of Virginia is a damning indictment of fundamental journalistic failures, a sobering lesson for the profession.
Cover StoryHow parents cope with America's child-care 'crisis'Families try everything from co-housing to collaborative office arrangements to navigate the work-life balance.
NCAA tournament 2015 TV schedule: Who and when to watch the Final FourOn Saturday, Duke vs. Michigan State, is the first of two semifinal games of the men's NCAA Division 1 basketball tournament. Next, Kentucky vs. Michigan.
NCAA 2015 tournament: What stats tell us in 'Final Four' preview'March Madness' fades into 'April ascension,' as Kentucky, Duke, and Wisconsin all make it to Indianapolis, as did Michigan State. Both games Saturday night will be televised on TBS.
With openly gay leader, New York chapter defies Boy Scout banThe challenge to the ban comes at a particularly turbulent moment in the US, with Religious Freedom Restoration Acts in Indiana and Arkansas sparking outrage from everyone from top business leaders to LGBT activists.
How a high school senior responded to a rejection letter from DukeSiobhan O’Dell, a North Carolina resident, did not think highly of Duke University declining to admit her into their incoming freshman class. Her response upon hearing the news can only be classified as rejection of rejection.
Can Tidal 'reestablish value of music' or just pad coffers of mega-stars?Jay-Z and musician co-owners say Tidal can help artists big and small receive a larger chunk of streaming revenue, but critics wonder if much profit will be left for new musicians after paying out to millionaire owners.
Religious Freedom Act: Are businesses becoming more socially activist?The companies castigating Indiana's RFRA law are not promoting liberal idealism over profits: Their response is a recognition that – at least when it comes to the issue of gay marriage – social activism is also good business.
