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More states consider assisted-suicide laws since Brittany Maynard's deathA lawsuit filed Wednesday seeks to legalize doctor-assisted suicide in New York. Since Maynard's death in November, at least four states and the District of Columbia have introduced bills that would legalize the practice.
Briefing: What you need to know about measles outbreak and vaccinationThe actual number of measles cases is still tiny, but is greater than in the recent past. Vaccine compliance is currently at an all-time high, as are the numbers of vaccine waivers on file.
Affordable housing for artists? New York mayor plans homes for creative class.With sky-high rents crowding out struggling artists, writers, and performers, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city would invest $30 million over the next decade to build about 150 new live/work artist spaces every year through 2024.
Wyoming sheriff bans cowboy hats and boots: Insensitive or good policing?The new sheriff of Sublette County aims to professionalize a rural police team with a more uniform look. Cowboy hats are out, baseball caps are in. One deputy retires on the spot.
Measles outbreak: Why do some parents choose not to vaccinate?It's a question that's being asked with increased intensity and often hostility in the wake of a measles outbreak at Disneyland. Parents who decide not to vaccinate their children are often well educated and cite complex reasons.
On Chris Kyle Day, Texas celebrates 'American Sniper' amid simmering tensionsTexas' governor named Monday Chris Kyle Day in honor of the veteran who inspired the film 'American Sniper.' But the celebration comes at a raw moment for the state.
Why creationists are furious over this Super Bowl adCarnival Cruise ran a Super Bowl ad featuring the solemn voice of President John F. Kennedy. But what Kennedy said irked creationists.
Idina Menzel: Are the best singers best for the national anthem?Idina Menzel did a fine job with the 'Star-Spangled Banner' at the Super Bowl. But with such technically proficient singers like Menzel, the anthem lacks the drama – good and bad– that it has with singer-songwriters and pop stars.
Cover StoryThe new 'cool' cities for MillennialsMillennials, searching for urban ‘authenticity,’ are settling in cities that were often shunned in the past, such as Baltimore, Cleveland, St. Louis, and Detroit.
In Nashville, steel guitars mix with silicon start-upsThe city has become a magnet for Millennials as it moves beyond its music roots to become a hub for entrepreneurs and young professionals.
Could tipping reach a tipping point? Some restaurants try new model.Some US restaurants are forgoing tips. The trend is small, but proponents suggest that ditching tipping could lead to more equitable wages for wait staff.
Why Texas Muslims remained calm in face of angry hecklersTexas Muslims visiting the Texas State Capitol building in Austin were heckled and jeered as they sang 'The Star-Spangled Banner.'
As gay rights gain acceptance, conservatives say they face discriminationSeveral recent events point to how some religious conservatives are now feeling embattled for their opposition to gay marriage. They say their views need to be protected.
UVA women advised to avoid frat weekend. Appropriate?UVA students have reacted with outrage to a letter from a national organization for sororities making the request. The controversy hints at some of the challenges as pressure mounts to do more to prevent campus sexual assault.
- $77 billion a year to cut child poverty in half? A bargain, report says.
Child poverty seems an intractable problem in the US, but a new study suggest major progress could be made for less than the cost of closing a corporate tax loophole.
Single parent or poverty? Study looks at which affects good parenting most.A new study finds that practices associated with good parenting are more connected to income level than family structure. For many single parents, the problem is less that they're single, and more that they have only one salary.
When does a traffic app become dangerous? Waze sparks police outcryThe Waze mobile app not only helps users find traffic-free routes, it tells them where police are. Some police officers say that makes them sitting ducks.
Blizzard 2015: How Boston and NYC are helping the homelessIn light of the blizzard, Boston and New York City have lifted restrictions on the homeless staying in shelters and are taking other steps. What can you do to help?
Nine-year-old brothers left home alone for 120 days: How did they survive?According to an affidavit, the situation arose when an uncle reneged on a promise to move in with the twins in New Hampshire for the duration of their parents' trip to Nigeria.
L.A. ban on some alcohol ads will protect young people, advocates sayThe Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed a measure Tuesday that will remove alcohol advertising from all public transit, including bus-stop benches and enclosures.
