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- Why did ‘American Sniper’ do so well at the box office?
‘American Sniper’ had the largest opening ever for the month of January, with a box office take of an estimated $105 million over four days this weekend.
Beyond police protests, a push for dialogue in black communitiesProtests for police and justice reform in recent months have grabbed attention, but a quieter bid to find solutions has also been afoot in black communities.
- Duke University imam discusses reversal of call to prayer
Imam Adeel Zeb, Muslim chaplain at Duke University, talks about what lessons students may take from the campaign that canceled the Muslim call to prayer on campus.
- Bad rep? Delaware police dash-cam video shows police can 'Shake it off'
The Delaware police cover of Taylor Swift's 'Shake it off' is the latest in a series of efforts to re-humanize police in the wake of the Michael Brown and Eric Garner deaths by police.
Cardinal decries 'feminized' Catholic Church in backlash against pope's reformsCardinal Burke's interview with the website Emangelization illustrate the wide gulf between Pope Francis and many US bishops at a time when the new pontiff has emphasized a radical new pastoral focus.
Progress WatchIn a US first, New Orleans finds homes for all its homeless veteransMore than 300 mayors have vowed to end veteran homelessness by the end of 2015. New Orleans celebrated the new year by becoming the first city to do so.
Judge orders foie gras be allowed in California: A chef's world after all?The 2012 foie gras ban in California went too far in trying to micro-regulate USDA-approved ingredients, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Unless the state appeals, gourmands have won the battle of the fattened duck, at least for now.
With #BlackBrunch, activists try new way of drawing attention to racial issuesOn weekends, activists dressed in black are entering restaurant after restaurant, chanting and singing. The idea behind #BlackBrunch is to disrupt business as usual at upscale locations.
Marijuana goes mainstream, but not yet welcome on Main StreetOn the one-year anniversary of marijuana legalization in Colorado, most Colorado ski areas have opted to bar recreational pot dispensaries from their touristy downtowns, highlighting a 'branding' tension in states experimenting with legal pot.
In Idaho gun tragedy, does it matter that mother took precautions?After a toddler accidentally killed his mother with her gun while they were shopping, critics blamed the woman for carelessness. But her family says she was a responsible gun owner who had stored the weapon in a specialized gun-carry purse.
Neil deGrasse Tyson lights up Twitter, Facebook. War on Christmas?Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson launched a Twitter storm with his wry tweets on Christmas. He’ll be tweeting on New Years Day too, he writes on Facebook, ‘in case you want to avert your eyes.’
Facebook apologizes for 'Year in Review,' Twitter sees 'war on Christmas'Facebook’s ‘Year In Review’ photo albums aren’t for everybody, especially those who had a rough 2014. On Twitter, Neil DeGrasse Tyson trolled Christians on Christmas Day.
'The Interview' roundup: Crowds chant 'USA,' critics groanThe backstory on Sony Pictures' 'The Interview' – massive computer hack, apparent terrorist threat – is more dramatic than the film itself, which is getting mediocre reviews.
Obama gains Republican allies and younger Cuban-Americans on CubaThe portrait of Cuban-Americans is changing as a younger generation comes along, more in tune with what Obama advocates, separating them from their parents and grandparents who came to the US as exiles.
Sony hack becomes four-way war of wordsPresident Obama, Sony execs, movie stars, and a North Korean official have all weighed in on who’s at fault in the massive computer breach at Sony Pictures Entertainment over the satire 'The Interview.'
Sony hack got you worried? Here are some cyber safety tips.The recent Sony hack reminds those who own personal computer, tablets, or smart phones that their important personal information could be breached by hackers. Here are some ways to help avoid that.
Why Mitt Romney may have the right response for Sony's 'The Interview'Mitt Romney's suggested effort would be the latest in a long history of using America media to raise money for a worthy cause.
Sony hack: No more North Korean bad guys? Or Russian? Or ...?Critics argue that Sony’s decision to pull 'The Interview' sets a dangerous precedent and could lead to a chilling effect in Hollywood. One Steve Carell film already has been canceled. Experts worry more movies about sensitive topics, under pressure from hackers or a wave of self-censorship, could follow.
Why Miami's Cuban-Americans are divided on US thaw with CubaCuban-Americans in South Florida were torn after President Obama's announcement that he would restore ties with Cuba. Long seen as a monolithic group opposed to the Castro regime, 68 percent of Miami-Dade County's Cuban-American population said they favored diplomatic relations in a recent poll.
K.C. school punishes blind boy by replacing cane with pool noodleA Kansas City school punished a boy who was misusing his cane by taking it away, and replacing with a swimming pool noodle. The American Council of the Blind says such punishment is wrong.
