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Giuliani's black-on-black crime comments: What he got wrongWhile the public awaits a decision from the Missouri grand jury that is considering whether to indict officer Darren Wilson in the shooting of Michael Brown, debate over the incident has offered a glimpse into the divergent ways Americans view the shooting.
Remembering Mike Nichols, fearless director, unparalleled auteurRenowned director Mike Nichols was known for his versatility and exceptional ability to bounce seamlessly from comedy to drama and from stage to film.
Why New York City might not tax plastic bags, bucking trendThe New York City Council is sharply divided over a plan to tax paper and plastic bags at grocery and other retail stores. While supporters tout the environmental benefits, others worry it will put an additional burden on poor and working-class folks.
Why Cosby accusers are being listened to this timeSeveral women have come forward in recent days to publicly accuse Bill Cosby of sexual assault. The fact that people are listening could point to a shift in society.
Could Massachusetts food waste ban be a road map for the rest of the country?A ban implemented in Massachusetts in October says institutions that produce at least one ton of food waste per month cannot dispose of that waste in a landfill.
Will Pope Francis's first US visit help promote his progressive agenda?The pope announced that he planned to attend the 8th World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia next year. His first official visit comes at a crucial time for his papacy, experts say.
Child homelessness surges to nearly 2.5 millionOne out of every 30 kids is homeless annually, about half of them younger than six, according to a new report. Homeless children show higher rates of developmental problems and mental health needs.
Progress WatchWhen you have to cut your dress off, function trumps styleMIT's Open Style Lab creates functional, stylish clothes for those with disabilities.
Disability is less a barrier to the arts than attitude isAlmost 25 years after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, assumptions are being challenged: The visual arts are not only of interest to people with sight, music can be appreciated by deaf people, and the older person with Alzheimer’s can benefit from a museum experience or arts workshop.
Cover StoryPossibility unbound: 25 years of progress for those with disabilityThanks to the Americans with Disabilities act – which turns 25 next year – and a demanding and aging baby boom generation, the nation has fewer limits for those with physical impairments.
FocusThree years into drought, Californians adapt to a drier way of lifeCalifornia residents are letting their cars go dirty and converting their green lawns into drought-tolerant landscapes. The changed behavior has resulted in some improved water-saving statistics.
Obamacare enrollment: Some important things to know for Year 2More insurers are offering health plans. But premiums have generally gone up across the US, and Obamacare tax credits to help you cover those premiums may be lower this year.
National Cathedral hosts its first-ever Muslim-led prayersThe prayers in America’s symbolic spiritual center are an attempt to heal the religious rifts that afflict the globe, organizers say. The service will take place just after noon on Friday.
FBI letter to Martin Luther King, Jr. riddled with abuse, urges suicideThe FBI letter to civil rights leader Martin Luther King authorized by J. Edgar Hoover, just released in its uncensored form, is a cautionary tale of abuse of power. But shock over contents also signals how far race relations have come.
The new face of the KKK: Black, Jewish, and gay?New recruits will still wear the traditional Ku Klux Klan costume of white robes and conical hoods, and be required to partake in secret proceedings.
Stevie Wonder, Meryl Streep to receive Presidential Medal of FreedomTom Brokaw and composer Stephen Sondheim are also among the 19 people on whom President Obama will bestow the highest civilian honor in the US at a White House ceremony Nov. 24.
Two films cross $50 million mark: Are Americans returning to movies?After a long slump, Hollywood scores big with Disney Animation Studio's 'Big Hero 6' and Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi epic, 'Interstellar.'
How legal marijuana is reshaping state economiesColorado now sports 18,000 state-certified pot industry workers. But critics worry, among other things, that a corporatized marijuana industry will target younger Americans in search of profits.
Atheist scientist claims religion will be gone in a generation. Is he right?Atheist scientist and cosmologist Lawrence Krauss argues that religion will disappear like slavery did in the US. But a religious history professor replies that Krauss' understanding of religion is way off base.
Taylor Swift to Spotify: We are never, ever getting back togetherOn Monday, the singer-songwriter, whose new album sold more than 1 million copies in its first week, pulled her entire catalog from the music-streaming site Spotify.
