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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.
‘My first mission was Normandy’: World War II pilots recall role in history (video)On June 6, the D-Day Squadron will comprise the U.S. contingent of a massive D-Day reenactment called “Daks over Normandy” for the 75th anniversary.
After delay on Harriet Tubman $20 bill, what makes a real American hero?The news that the Harriet Tubman $20 bill would be delayed until after President Trump leaves office raises questions about heroism in America.
It’s a stumpede! Corgis hit the racetrack in California.For one day, the Santa Anita racetrack went from Seabiscuit to dog biscuits, as 100 corgis scooted 125 feet during the second annual Corgi Nationals.
FocusIn California town destroyed by fire, a search for meaningLast fall’s Camp fire killed 85 people, razed almost 14,000 homes, and displaced more than 50,000 residents in and around Paradise.
Cover StoryAge of the megadeal: Do athletes make too much money?A spending spree on player contracts this year has brought the debate about the economic system of pro sports back to the forefront.
Kicking it with Mia Hamm: My day with women’s soccer royaltySoccer camp isn’t just for kids. At TeamFirst fantasy camp, our reporter gets to kick it with women's soccer greats Mia Hamm and Kristine Lilly.
FocusBeyond us and them: The role of trust in vaccine controversyA measles outbreak in the U.S. has added fuel to an already contentious vaccination debate. But the real crux of the issue, observers say, is trust.
