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How can we get more people to pay attention to the Paralympics?Awareness of the Paralympics has grown somewhat in recent years, but the games still lag far behind the Olympics when it comes to media coverage.
What women say about Hillary Clinton and leadershipA new poll shows that Americans are glad to have a woman as a major party's presidential candidate, but half of them would prefer a different woman.
George Washington's family tree: A biracial history lessonTwo centuries later, the National Park Service and the nonprofit that runs Washington's Mount Vernon estate now have exhibits showing that the first family's family tree has been biracial from its earliest branches.
Why California wants health insurance for undocumented immigrantsState lawmakers in California want a waiver on an Obamacare ban that prohibits undocumented immigrants from purchasing care on the exchanges.
Should pediatricians ask parents about guns at home?Half of children either live in or regularly visit a household with a gun, according to a recent study. Yet many pediatricians are unsure what they are legally allowed to tell parents about gun safety.
Employers want workers to cover rising health insurance costs: Is this progress?According to a new report by the Kaiser Family Foundation, insurance premiums are rising at 'historically low rates.' Part of the reason for this: Healthcare costs are increasingly shifting to the employee, in the form of higher deductibles.
After a vote, the ACC Council of Presidents divert from North CarolinaThe ACC Council of Presidents voted Wednesday to relocate the league's championships until North Carolina repeals a state law limiting protections for LGBT people.
First LookWhy the NCAA is cancelling its championship games in North CarolinaNCAA's decision is a response to a North Carolina law that critics say can lead to discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.
Fifty years after riots, Watts builds a bridge for minorities, policeThe Los Angeles community has spent a decade forging trust between residents and law enforcement. Here’s what it has learned.
First LookWhy more NFL players are protesting the national anthemMore NFL players joined quarterback Colin Kaepernick in protesting during the national anthem. As game-time protests gather momentum among more players, some are putting money and off-field action behind their gestures.
Arizona vs. New England: Why Cardinals have an edge over PatriotsThe NFL season kicks off this weekend with a matchup between the two conference runners-up as the New England Patriots travel to Arizona to take on the Cardinals, Sunday, 8:30 p.m. at University of Phoenix Stadium.
Cover StoryThe resegregation of AmericaA half century after the civil rights movement, many cities remain stubbornly divided between black and white. What this means for racial tensions in America.
Why Kasich's atheist criticisms seem out of touchJohn Kasich took on Daniel Radcliffe and his publicly stated atheism this week. Are his comments out of place in the modern world?
Americans drive more than ever. Will driverless cars change that?Americans spend more than 17,600 minutes behind the wheel each year, according to a new AAA study.
First LookYosemite National Park grows by largest amount in decadesAfter a donation by a private land trust, Yosemite National Park has grown by 400 acres, the largest amount since 1949.
First LookWhy real clowns are bugged by stories of 'creepy clowns'Professional clowns work hard to be 'family friendly' and find stories of people who dress as clowns to intimidate and scare others to be detrimental to their work.
Why one Massachusetts elementary school is banning homeworkThe Kelly Community School is banning homework this year, much to kids' delight. But will the trade-off – longer school days – pay off in the long run?
For Colin Kaepernick protest, kneeling down means reaching out49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick changed his protest against police violence, and in doing so, opened ground for a dialogue.
Gay women's soccer star joins Colin Kaepernick in anthem protestAmerican women's soccer star Megan Rapinoe took a knee during the national anthem on Sunday in support of 49er Colik Kaepernick. 'Being a gay American, I know what it means to look at the flag and not have it protect all of your liberties,' she said.
Cover StoryAn unusual alliance to curb gun suicidesA group of gun enthusiasts and mental-health experts works together in New Hampshire to stem a rising national problem.
