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First LookHas water conservation become a way of life in California?Following a wet winter, the state of California eased water conservation rules. How did the state fare?
Miami neighborhood travel warning issued after more Zika casesFlorida said it had 10 more cases of Zika in a neighborhood in Miami, bringing the total to 14.
First LookDo Black Lives Matter protests belong at the Olympic Games?A Reuters/Ipsos poll found a majority of Americans don't want to see athletes express their political views at the Games. Will that stop Olympians from speaking out like Tommie Smith and John Carlos did nearly 50 years ago?
First LookCalifornia wildfires: How firefighters are coping with wild weekendMore than 5,000 firefighters continued to battle a blaze on the Central Coast this weekend, while another fire broke out in the Central Valley region.
Fatal hot air balloon crash near Austin, TexasThere are reports that 16 people were on board a balloon that caught fire and crashed near Lockhart, Texas. If there are 16 fatalities, it would be an unprecedented death toll for a hot air balloon crash in the United States.
FocusRural America confronts a new class divideFarms that once generated wealth for entire communities are now creating a new class of superfarms, which are concentrating wealth and income at the top.
How California's Sand Fire kindles hearts determined to helpThe Sand Fire that ripped through Santa Clarita, Calif., over the weekend forced nearly 20,000 people out of their homes. But also brought out a 'special case' of community spirit.
As wildfires rage along Big Sur, local economies and homes at riskThe blaze spanning 42 square miles has destroyed 34 homes, forced the evacuation of 350 properties and put at least 2,000 buildings at risk.
French media stops publishing photos of terrorists: Could US media follow?Several major news organizations in France have vowed not to publish the names or photos of the perpetrators of mass killings, something some US citizens have been demanding for years.
- Think you know marriage in America? Take the quiz.
American traditions and views continue to shape society's most fundamental institution, even as social trends and laws surrounding marriage and family have evolved.
In finally raising voice on race, Michael Jordan echoes much of AmericaMichael Jordan broke a long silence on social issues, addressing the issue of police and the black community. In doing so, he echoed many Americans who can see both sides.
Will gender-specific children's clothes soon be a thing of the past?Parents are speaking up about gendered children's clothing, which has led some retailers to create gender-neutral lines.
- How well do you know #BlackLivesMatter? Take the quiz.
Rising to prominence after the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., the coalition of activists – rallying around the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter – march in demonstrations, live-broadcast confrontations with police, and stage die-ins to demand reform of what they consider racially biased policing and criminal justice policies.
Find out how much you know about the influential movement that rapper Tef Poe described as anything but “your grandparents’ civil rights movement.”
In Colorado, a surge in hospitalizations of children exposed to cannabisNo one under 21 can buy, possess or use recreational marijuana in Colorado, but edible products that look like regular baked goods or candy may attract young children, researchers said.
Too busy at work to play Pokemon Go? Call the 'Pokewalkers.'A couple of New York entrepreneurs found themselves flooded with requests when they advertised their Pokemon Go services on Craigslist.
Cover StoryYellowstone and beyond: Are the national parks being loved to death?On the 100th anniversary of the national park system, Yellowstone offers the ultimate test of whether America's outdoor crown jewels are being used too much.
Santa Clarita Sand fire: Why are California wildfires getting worse?Dry temperatures and a heat wave fanned the flames of wildfire in Santa Clarita Valley, Calif., consuming 5,500 acres in just a day.
Keni Harrison hurdles from Olympic trials defeat to world recordAmerican hurdler Keni Harrison broke a world record on Friday, less than a month after failing to make the US Olympic team.
Comic-Con 2016: Has pop culture reached peak superhero?As the yearly convention celebrating comic books, science fiction, and fantasy arrives, these genres have taken over pop culture. But some critics wonder if Hollywood is reaching 'peak geek.'
First LookWhy NBA pulled 2017 All-Star game out of Charlotte, N.C.The NBA had announced Charlotte, N.C., as the home of the 2017 All-Star games to much fanfare last summer. But now the game is being pulled out of the city over the bathroom laws debate.
