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First LookRobocall 'scourge': How tech giants and the government plan to end itA 25-year-old law has failed to put an end to pesky automated sales calls and scams, but now Google, Apple, and others are teaming up with the Federal Communications Commission in an attempt to curb the scourge.
First LookAs flood waters recede, will Baton Rouge's 'togetherness' hold?The Louisiana city has had a tumultuous summer. But, for some, community efforts to exchange division for generosity have sparked a glimmer of hope that things could be different.
First LookShould Obama cut his vacation short to visit Louisiana?Critics say that presidents who stay on vacation during times of state emergencies can be perceived as a symbol of official neglect.
NPR closes comments section: Where are conversations happening now?On news sites, comments sections are increasingly seen as a haven for trolls. Why news sites are turning to social media to build reader engagement.
California town that wildfires had spared faces new realityA wildfire allegedly started by a resident of the area destroyed more than 175 homes, businesses and other structures.
Louisiana and Mississippi cope with heavy rains, floodingLouisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency Friday. Some 6 to 10 inches of rain fell over the last 24 hours and an additional 4 to 6 inches was possible Saturday afternoon.
First LookCDC quantifies violence against LGB teens: Will awareness spur change?Advocates say this first-in-the-nation study can lay the groundwork for improving the lives of lesbian, gay, and bisexual high school students across the country.
How a California bill became a lesson in compromiseFor months, an anti-discrimination bill pitted faith-based universities against gender equality advocates. But changes made Wednesday transformed the measure into something both sides could support.
First LookNFL turns down Cowboys' wish to sport decals in support of Dallas policeThe National Football League will not allow players to wear helmet decals to honor the memory of five Dallas officers fatally shot in July, following similar controversies over basketball players' wish to express views on police violence.
How volunteering may improve mental outlookA new study shows a correlation between volunteering and improved mental health for those age 40 and above.
The US women's gymnastics team wins gold - comfortablyThe U.S. women's gymnastics team proved golden once more. And there is more on tap Tuesday night with Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky and Ryan Lochte in the pool.
'Granny flats' – a solution to housing crunch – come under fireBeneath the conflict over adding rental structures to homes is a broader cultural clash, as longstanding notions of the ideal American home collide with the reality of soaring housing costs.
First LookMarijuana use set to overtake tobacco use in USWith more states legalizing marijuana, use of the drug has doubled in the United States in the last three years and is on track to overtake the now-declining number of tobacco users.
First LookFDA bans e-cigarette sales to minors: Why now?On Monday, the US federal regulator started a ban on sales of e-cigarettes to people under 18 and requires products on the market since 2007 to undergo federal review.
After extensive outage, Delta seeks forgiveness with refunds, vouchersDelta canceled more than 700 flights and delayed 2,600 others after a power outage Monday at its Atlanta headquarters caused computer systems to crash.
Why are fewer Americans watching the Olympics this year?The IOC's efforts to broaden the appeal of the Games may be backfiring among one of its core audiences. A dramatic shift away from TV compounds the issue.
How young adults view guns, safety, and background checksAbout 9 in 10 young adults say they support criminal background checks for all gun sales. And 59 percent of young adults overall say they think owning a gun protects a person from being a crime victim, according to a new GenForward survey.
Did USA Gymnastics fail to protect young gymnasts from sex abuse?One former national champion gymnast said that in a 'high-performance culture where winning trumps all, obvious moral choices become blurred.'
Beyond a 'colorblind' America, a new idealA new generation of African-American thinkers say recent tensions show the challenges of racism are evolving, requiring a new approach to address them.
New Black Lives Matter platform: From indignation to remediesA coalition of more than 60 organizations associated with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement listed six core demands, from education to reparations.
