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First LookFar-right and antifa groups both claim victory at PortlandPortland, Ore., officials expressed relief that a gathering of far-right protesters and anti-fascist counter-demonstrators wasn't as violent as feared.
How ‘safety first’ ethos is destabilizing US societyAmid external threats and an expanding definition of safety, observers are encouraging people to take control of how they perceive their environment.
Among those helping Maine’s new arrivals: Other immigrantsPortland, Maine, faces a Thursday deadline to find homes for 137 asylum-seekers of the more than 400 housed at its Expo Center.
Is that Chihuahua a real service dog? The truth, unleashed.Almost half the states have now passed laws against false service, emotional support, and therapy animals in the face of a growing imposter problem.
Why El Paso is determined not to roll up the welcome matTwenty-two people have died as a result of the Aug. 3 attack in El Paso, Texas, about as many murders as the city usually gets in a year.
FocusThe ‘original extreme sport’: For cowboys, Christmas comes in JulyBareback bronc rider Will Lowe is a three-time national champ. He, like other riders, sees himself as an extreme athlete preserving a legacy he loves.
Meet the eviction defenders helping to keep tenants at homeA San Francisco program that guarantees legal counsel to renters reflects a reconsideration of the balance between landlords and tenant rights.
Too busy for church? There’s an app for that.As online services and Bible apps expand, some people are finding an expanded definition beyond a building. But others worry community is being lost.
No drink? No problem. The ‘sober curious’ movement may be here to stay.Even as Americans are drinking more, interest in the sober curiosity movement is swelling. The trend coincides with a wellness obsession.
Why America remains a beacon of hope for Liberian refugeeMaddie Collins, a Liberian refugee in Helena, Montana, believes the U.S. will surmount its current divisions. Part 4 in a series.
The rise of the only child: Why more families are happy with oneThe one-child family is the fastest-growing family unit in America thanks to a variety of social and economic factors.
Amid tariffs and floods, a farmer finds hope in the next crop of KansansAmid the worst downturn for farmers since the 1980s, Glenn Brunkow of Wamego, Kansas, is heartened by the next generation’s desire to serve others.
Focus‘Setting a place at the table’: The black chefs unearthing historyFrom Seattle to Charleston black chefs are exploring the deep, but often underappreciated, effects of black cuisine on a whitewashed culture.
FocusSaving vanishing words: Why Queens is the ‘Noah’s Ark of languages’Up to half of the 7,000 languages spoken today are likely to die off by the end of this century. Queens has become ground zero to save them.
China is ramping up its media abroad – and not just in ChineseBeijing is intensifying efforts to shape its image abroad – and not just for Chinese-speaking audiences.
Brotherhood of arms: A black-powder affairFor these history-minded hobbyists, black-powder activities are a rare chance to revisit the armaments technology from the 1860s.
Whose independence? Why some Native Hawaiians don’t celebrate on July 4.July 4th is a joyful celebration for many Americans. But for some Native Hawaiians, it is a painful reminder of their loss of sovereignty.
Overcoming despair: How a wounded Green Beret came back strongerWhen Kevin Flike was flown out of Afghanistan badly wounded, he was relieved to leave the war behind. But his battles were just beginning.
Car but no home? Safe parking lots spread across West Coast.Safe parking lots to sleep in help the homeless who own vehicles with wraparound services in the evenings.
Workers look for clear line in murky border issueEthical issues are rarely easy for companies to resolve. Wayfair, targeted for alleged complicity with a humanitarian crisis, is the latest example.
