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Why Amazon is warning viewers of 'Tom and Jerry' cartoonsThe 1940s cartoon "Tom and Jerry" contains "ethnic and racial prejudices" warns Amazon. Some support the warning label as an honest, rather than censored, edition of the cartoon series.
Yoga pants too distracting for boys? A N.D. school cracks down on girlsA North Dakota high school ban on yoga pants and skinny jeans is a source of local controversy and part of a broader national dialogue about gender bias in school dress codes.
Living wage: New York mayor gives thousands of workers a raiseMayor Bill de Blasio’s executive order requires business tenants in certain city-subsidized building projects to raise their minimum wages to $13.13 for employees who don't receive benefits.
Beverly Carter killed: How Realtors protect themselves in ways you might not noticeThe body of Arkansas real estate agent Beverly Carter was found Tuesday. Her death has shaken real estate agents nationwide. Here's what some women agents do to protect themselves when selling homes.
NFL says flagging Husain Abdullah for prayer was mistake. Is that enough?After a referee penalized the Kansas City Chiefs safety, a devout Muslim, for prostrating himself in prayer, a controversy began brewing over a religious double standard in sports. The NFL Tuesday quickly issued a statement saying the penalty was a mistake.
How Ferguson's 'hands up' protest spread to Hong Kong ... sort ofPro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong have been using the same 'hands up' gesture as protesters in Ferguson, Mo. But the two might be unrelated.
Gas prices head below $3. Will your state go that low?By the end of the year, up to 30 states could have an average gasoline price of less than $3 a gallon, according to a forecast this week.
Marijuana advocates to bring legalization battle to 2016 California ballotOn Wednesday, the Marijuana Policy Project filed paperwork with the state of California to put a legalization initiative on the 2016 ballot. Greater numbers of young voters turn out for presidential elections – and tend to favor legalizing marijuana.
Record share of Americans are unmarried – even though most want to say ‘I do’Among Americans ages 25 to 34, 49 percent have never been married, according to census data compiled by Pew. The result can be greater financial challenges, economists say.
Judge Mark Fuller under fire as domestic violence spotlight widens beyond NFLUS District Judge Mark Fuller was arrested in early August on charges of misdemeanor battery against his wife. At least seven members of the US Congress are calling on him to resign in light of the domestic violence case.
Ray Rice case: Can NFL leadership weather media firestorm?As criticism continues to mount over Commissioner Roger Goodell's handling of the domestic violence case, 'the NFL is facing its greatest crisis since it decided to play after the assassination of JFK,' one analyst says.
Homecoming queen Scarlett Lenh puts transgender issues front and centerSand Creek High School in Colorado Springs has a new homecoming queen: Scarlett Lenh, who used to be Andy Lenh. Transgender issues now touch virtually all aspects of American society as people like Scarlett gain greater acceptance.
FocusWas Ferguson the beginning of a new civil rights era?Ferguson became a Selma-like moment for the 2010s – to the extent the stark images caused a nation to stop and reflect on the state of racial relations in America. Moreover, a new generation of activists, who were not weaned on the nonviolence of the Civil Rights Era, is coming to the fore.
FocusHow many 'other Fergusons' are there?To some extent, that’s a question answered only under the stress of events. But numbers tracked by the US Census Bureau hint at stark racial imbalances that persist.
'Why I Stayed': Ray Rice video rekindles US debate on abusive relationshipsOnly Janay Palmer can say why she stuck with Ray Rice, but experts say women stay in abusive relationships for many reasons, including love and fear. Another question: Why do men use violence?
The two men who helped turn Sept. 11 into biggest day of charitable serviceAcross the country, more than 40 million Americans are expected to participate in Thursday's federally established National Day of Service and Remembrance.
With Ray Rice video, a shift in how America views domestic violencePublic attitudes toward domestic violence have long viewed the issue as a largely private affair. But with the Ray Rice video, a nascent societal shift is gathering steam.
Cover StorySmoke jumpers: Firefighters from the skyAmerica's elite and invisible smoke jumpers parachute in at the first coil of smoke. Meet a man with 700 jumps.
Dress-code flap: Does embarrassing students with 'shame suit' violate their rights?It’s common for schools to set dress-code policies. But how to enforce those policies – and whether embarrassing students is an appropriate option – is a matter wide open for debate.
How does your state do on gender equality?WalletHub compared metrics for men and women in 10 key areas, including number of lawmakers in state and federal government, pay, number of executives, unemployment rate, life expectancy, and educational attainment.
