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Spring Break crackdown: Has the college ritual really gotten worse?Hundreds of arrests and concerns about photos of a naked, under-age spring breaker undergird concerns in Florida that Spring Break is getting out of hand. But even as the ritual evolves, at its core it remains much the same.
Starbucks 'Race Together' effort generates conversation about itselfStarbucks CEO Howard Schultz wants to do something about America’s troubled race relations. But his 'Race Together' message on coffee cups has brought a sharp backlash.
Fraternities: Racist and sexist or merely exclusive?Mounting revelations about offensive fraternity behavior – including suspensions at Penn State and North Carolina State this week – have generated a debate over their place in a society that increasingly values diversity, respect, and inclusiveness.
NCAA tournament 2015 TV schedule: Who to watch SaturdayThirty-two teams are now left in this year's Division 1 basketball postseason tourney. Here's a preview of some of the eight games on tap today.
Why New York mayor is offering cash to landlords who rent to homeless families (+audio)Mayor Bill de Blasio sent out a robocall this week, offering a $1,000 bonus plus rent paid by the city to landlords willing to rent to homeless families. The number of New Yorkers living in homeless shelters has shot up 70 percent in a decade.
March Madness Day One: Buzzer beaters and bracket bustersThe NCAA Men's basketball tournament's second round began on Thursday, and featured a number of upsets, including two No. 14 seeds moving to the third round this weekend, in addition to five 1-point games. Action continues today and being broadcast on CBS, TBS, TNT, and TruTV.
2015 NCAA tournament TV schedule: Who to watch on Friday2015 NCAA tournament TV schedule: Friday kicks off with No. 2 seeded University of Kansas vs. No. 15 New Mexico State. Check out No. 1 seed Duke University vs. No. 16 Robert Morris University at 7:10 p.m. EDT.
For Christian Millennials, gay marriage debate produces new views on moralityThe vote this week by the Presbyterian Church USA to redefine marriage points to a deeper debate for Millennials about interpretations of biblical morality.
2015 NCAA tournament TV schedule: Who to watch Thursday'March Madness' reaches full throttle on Thursday, as 16 tournament games take place across the country during the day and into the evening.
Penn State frat photo scandal shows colleges are cracking downAuthorities are investigating the photos of unconscious nude women on a private Facebook page at Penn State, as well as hazing allegations at the University of Houston and the University of Wisconsin.
Wal-Mart wage hike hides deeper problem for US economyWal-Mart won wide praise for raising employee wages. But many employees remain underemployed, working less than a full workweek. It's a problem across the US.
NCAA tournament 2015: Possible upsets and bracket busters in 'March Madness'The NCAA men's basketball tournament begins this week, with a number of 'David versus Goliath' matchups that could bring surprising results.
2015 NCAA tournament TV schedule: Who to watch WednesdayFour more teams play tonight: Robert Morris vs. University of North Florida and the University of Dayton takes on Boise State. The winners advance to the second round of 'March Madness."
Presbyterians give approval to gay marriage in church constitutionThe historic decision makes the Presbyterian Church the largest Protestant group in the United States to allow same-sex weddings in every congregation.
St. Patrick's Day parade: LGBT inclusion hints at shifting Catholic moresFor the first time, LGBT groups openly marched in St. Patrick's Day parades in Boston and New York this week.
Chris Borland retires: What can NFL do about its concussion problem?Chris Borland, a promising young linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, has retired after one season because of concussion concerns. The problem is perhaps the biggest threat to the NFL's status as America's most popular sports league.
2015 NCAA tournament TV schedule: Who to watch Tuesday nightHampton vs. Manhattan, a pair of No. 16 seeds in the Midwest region battling for the chance to meet NCAA tournament top seed Kentucky on Thursday night. Later Tuesday night, it's Brigham Young University vs. Mississippi to see who plays Xavier on Thursday.
March Madness brackets: Surprises, controversy and strength of scheduleSunday night's announcement of the 2015 NCAA men's basketball tournament field established the selection committee's preference for power conference schools with the greatest strength of schedule.
Fun facts about all 68 NCAA basketball tournament teams for 2015 Our resident sports historian takes a look at the 68 teams in this year's NCAA men's basketball tournament field and has found something interesting to share about each one.
No. 1 Kentucky overall top seed in NCAA men's basketball tournamentVillanova, Duke, and Wisconsin are the other regional top seeds in this year's version of 'March Madness,' which begins with play-in games Tuesday night.
