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First LookWhy 'surreal' is Merriam-Webster's word of the yearAfter the 2016 presidential election, there was a surge of people looking online to determine the meaning of 'surreal.'
First LookWheelchair accessible? Just ask Google MapsGoogle Maps now has a feature that lists the wheelchair accessibility of a place, and relies on users to crowdsource the information.
National Geographic makes history with cover of 9-year-old transgender girlThe magazine’s next issue will feature a young transgender girl as part of its coverage of the 'Gender Revolution.'
NFL Week 15 picks: Dallas Cowboys vs. feisty Tampa Bay BuccaneersJameis Winston vs. Dak Preston: Look for Tampa Bay to pull off an upset victory over Dallas.
Dr. Henry Heimlich remembered for life-saving maneuverHenry Heimlich, the surgeon who created the life-saving Heimlich maneuver for choking victims, passed away Saturday in Cincinnati.
How does the well-being in your state stack up?Hawaii topped the list of the healthiest states this year, followed by perpetually high-scoring states such as Vermont and Minnesota. On the other end of the spectrum, Mississippi once again ranked at the bottom of the list.
First LookWhy the NBA’s new union deal beefs up its minor leagueThe NBA's D-league has always been a kind of bottom rung for professional men's basketball players. But teams and players both want to make it an organic part of the big leagues' operations.
Pittsburgh becomes the latest city to approve a ban on conversion therapyThe Pittsburgh City Council unanimously approved a ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBT youth on Tuesday, making it the latest city to take a stand against the controversial practice.
New MLB anti-hazing rules include no dressing up rookies as Wonder WomanThe new MLB anti-hazing and anti-bully policy prohibits "requiring, coercing or encouraging" players from "dressing up as women or wearing costumes that may be offensive to individuals based on their race, sex, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identify or other characteristic."
First LookUS teens consuming less alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Good news, but why?A survey conducted since 1975 shows that US teens are drinking and smoking less and doing fewer drugs today than any time in over 40 years.
- Arkansas same-sex parents won't be listed on birth certificates, court rules
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a 2015 decision that would have given same-sex parents the right to be listed on their children's birth certificates. But the state may still change its laws.
Megyn Kelly: Trump ushered in 'dangerous phase' for the mediaConservative commentator Megyn Kelly isn't backing down from her critique of President-elect Donald Trump's assault on the media.
How should the news media talk about the 'alt-right' movement?Seth Meyers and others have urged the media to ditch the term 'alt-right' in favor of 'white nationalism' or 'neo-Nazism.' Others say those phrases don't convey the movement's complexity.
- Shattered glass: How much do you know about these barrier-busting women?
Women have been cracking and shattering "glass ceilings" since long before two women at Hewlett-Packard coined the term. Convention-busting women continue to break through barriers to lead international corporations, coach male sports teams, and even secure a major party nomination for president. How much do you know about these female pioneers?
First LookWhy US life expectancy went down in 2015The average life expectancy dropped unexpectedly by 0.1 of a year compared to 2014.
First LookDo as I say? Parents get as much daily screen time as their teensAmerican parents and teens both spend about nine hours a day gazing at screens, a study finds.
First LookWho should take responsibility for 'Ghost Ship' fire in Oakland?In the weeks leading up to the warehouse fire that killed dozens at the so-called Oakland Ghost Ship, city officials had fielded complaints about clutter inside and outside the illegal residence.
NFL Week 13 picks: New York Giants at Pittsburgh SteelersThe Pittsburgh Steelers face a must-win this Sunday as they host one of the NFL’s hottest teams in the New York Giants.
Merriam-Webster's plea: It's not too late to block 'fascism' as word of the yearThe Merriam-Webster dictionary Tweeted earlier this week that 'fascism' is the most looked-up word so far in 2016, making it likely to become the word of the year.
First LookThe cavalry arrives: Veterans bring 'symbolic value' and support to Standing RockVeterans are pouring into North Dakota just days before the Monday deadline to vacate.
