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LeBron James explains why 'posse' is a loaded wordLeBron James fired back at the 11-time coaching champion Phil Jackson for using the word "posse" in a recent interview to describe the NBA megastar's business associates.
FBI: Hate crimes against Muslims up by 67 percent in 2015The most recent reporting covers calendar year 2015, which included the terror attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, California, as well as Republican Donald Trump's call for a ban on all Muslims entering the U.S.
Trump's election leaves American Muslims reeling and scaredThere is significant fear among many of the 3.3 million American Muslims, along with vandalism and reports of harassment, since Donald Trump's election.
Week 10 NFL picks: Advantage N.E. Patriots over Seattle SeahawksA rematch of one of the Super Bowl’s best contests happens Sunday night as the Seattle Seahawks go to face Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.
How Americans are handling post-election hateFollowing Donald Trump's election, a spate of disturbing incidents of schoolyard and workplace harassment is raising difficult questions about how to address a spike in incivility.
Will families divided by politics be able to come together for Thanksgiving?Families with both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton supports are coming to terms with what that will mean when they sit down at the same table to carve the turkey.
President-elect Trump means angst for 'Obamacare' consumersWhile repeal now seems likely of President Obama's law, that may take Congress months.
- California police investigate post-election attacks on Muslim students
California officials are investigating an attack on a college campus of a Muslim student wearing a headscarf as a hate crime.
"Not my president": Anti-Trump protests continueThousands demonstrated Wednesday around the country, from New England to Kansas City to the West Coast.
Why Cleveland Indians’ championship merchandise will be destroyedFor fans of long-suffering teams, rare memorabilia of the most bitter losses might be hip. The MLB is wary of collectors.
How teachers calm, educate students amid swirl of election emotionsA key lesson is to help students learn how to disagree – with civility.
Colorado becomes latest state to legalize physician-aided deathTwo-thirds of Coloradans voted in favor of a measure to legalize medical aid in dying for terminally ill patients, making Colorado the sixth state with 'Death with Dignity' laws.
As Election Day draws near, some US militias are drawing gunsLong-seen as anti-government outsiders, some private militia members are preparing for a Hillary Clinton victory.
Child obesity rises in summer: Time for a shift in approach?A new national study found children gain weight faster in the summer, leading researchers to argue for other, more creative approaches in teaching how to make better choices.
'Cubs win!' The gleeful scene from Harry Caray's restaurant.The Cubs won the World Series. Now everything on the North Side of Chicago feels strange – and wonderful.
What's next in the Rolling Stone lawsuit?Jurors are expected to begin deliberating Wednesday to decide whether Rolling Stone and author Sabrina Rubin Erdely defamed a university administrator in their 2014 story about an alleged sexual assault at the University of Virginia.
Behind Dakota pipeline protest: Native American religious revivalThe protests are about water, fossil fuels, and questions of tribal sovereignty. But beneath all that, tribes from across the US say they're unifying around revitalized Indian traditions and religion.
Can a Halloween costume be hate speech?A costume depicting Donald Trump hanging Hillary Clinton and President Obama from a noose sparked outrage at a University of Wisconsin football game. Are there controversial costumes that don't fall under free speech protections?
At long last, Cubs fans get to party like it's 1945The Chicago Cubs might still be down a game as the World Series heads back to Cleveland. But for one night, at least, all the October tension found joyous release at Wrigley Field with a 3-2 win.
Chicago gives World Series a classic 'Second City' welcomeAfter perhaps too much pomp and hassle, the Cubs played the first World Series game on Chicago's North Side in 71 years Friday. And lost. Their consolation? They get to do it again Saturday night.
