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New temple highlights Mormon church growth, bucking national trendAs many traditional Protestant sects in the United States have seen a decline in membership in recent years, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has continued to grow.
How many Americans actually know someone who is transgender?Pew Research Center released a study Wednesday that, for the first time, asked Americans about their views on transgender people and the regulation of sex-segregated public restrooms.
FocusCan familiarity build trust? A white cop moves into black Atlanta neighborhoodOne street in Atlanta shows why American race relations are so fraught – and the steps toward how they might be made whole.
California's extreme economy creates a new class of 'poor'California is among a number of states where the accelerating costs of living are redefining who is poor.
Why Lebron James supports Colin Kaepernick but will stand for anthemThe NBA's famous player has said that he respects the San Francisco 49er's decision to protest but says he will continue to stand during the anthem himself because 'that's who I am.'
Al Capone’s affectionate letter to son shows mobster’s humanityIn the letter, which sold for $62,500 at auction on Monday, the notorious mobster tells his son, 'keep up the way you are doing, and don’t let nothing get you down.'
Amid protests, should Charlotte still have hosted an NFL game?Some protesters have called on the Carolina Panthers and quarterback Cam Newton to do more to address the racial tensions in the city.
Broncos vs. Bengals: Why Cincinnati has the edgeNFL Week 3: The Denver Broncos travel to Cincinnati to take on Andy Dalton and the Bengals at 1 p.m. E.T.
Charlotte street protests: Where the new South meets the old SouthFour nights of street protests over Keith Scott's death also reveal a simmering anger toward what Charlotte’s new gilded façade represents: racial and economic inequality.
Cover StoryHow one man is creating a 'positive gang' for Latino youthA mentoring program in rural California gives young Latino males an alternative to violence and futility.
Opioid crisis: Helping children who see their parents overdoseAs the opioid epidemic continues, more children are witnessing their parents or loved ones overdose. Many programs are working to help children move past the traumatic experience in order to lead productive lives.
Yahoo hack steals personal info from at least 500M accountsThe massive security breakdown disclosed Thursday poses new headaches for Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer.
NASCAR hit with $500 million lawsuit for racial discriminationTerrance Cox, chief executive of Diversity Motorsports, claims that NASCAR unfairly turned his drivers away when they wanted to field a new racing team.
Why the gender gap in gun ownership is shrinkingA recent survey shows that the gender gap between male and female gun owners is shrinking, a trend experts say has resulted in a shift in gun culture.
How New England Patriots will make history Thursday nightJacoby Brissett, the New England Patriots' back up quarterback, could establish a footnote for a franchise born in a city with a complicated racial past, its first African-American player to start at quarterback.
How the new Smithsonian museum in DC is different – inside and outWhen the Smithsonian Museum of African-American History and Culture opens this week alongside the Washington Monument and the National Museum of American History, it will firmly — and finally — anchor the black experience in the nation's narrative.
Derrick Rose's accuser must be named, judge rules. Is that fair?The move reignites questions about protecting a victim’s right to privacy and a defendant’s presumption of innocence.
Why an NC teacher was suspended for stepping on the American flagA high school teacher stepped on the flag to demonstrate the strength of the First Amendment. But his action was not taken as expected.
First LookWho are America's gun 'super-owners'?Three percent of US adults hold about half of the country's guns, with collections from eight to 140 firearms, according to a new survey. What motivates these super owners?
First LookMan pulling girl by her hair ignites web debate on corporal punishmentA Wal-Mart shopper posted photos of a man holding on to a girl's hair while pushing a shopping cart as punishment hoping they would go viral. They did, but is that the best way to spark discussion about corporal punishment?
