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Why Black Lives Matter pulled out of San Francisco's gay paradeBlack Lives Matter said that it would not participate in San Francisco's pride parade, citing concerns about the police presence at the event.
Cover StoryGMO labels: The great American food fightHow Vermont's labeling law for genetically modified foods may change what America eats.
- Why Evangelicals say US is no longer Christian
Increased levels of immigration, the rise of non-religious "nones," and cultural shifts have contributed to a growing perception among Evangelicals that the US is no longer a Christian country.
Search, rescue, and cleanup in W. Virginia after flash floodingNational Guardsmen were assisting in eight counties, helping local crews with swift water rescues, search and extraction efforts and health and welfare checks. West Virginia's governor declared a state of emergency in 44 of 54 counties.
TSA PreCheck: Will it shorten security lines at airports?TSA PreCheck is one way to shorten the long security lines at the airport – and the government's tradition of one-size-fits-all security screenings.
First LookWhat Stonewall means to the LGBT communityFor many in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, New York's Stonewall Inn is much more than a bar.
- Will Sheryl Sandberg’s advice for women resonate with Millennials?
Sheryl Sandberg and her nonprofit foundation LeanIn.org have recruited high-profile Millennial celebrities to encourage working women to cooperate with each other.
First LookSouth Carolina improves child well-being ranking. What's it doing right?In the face of persistent poverty, South Carolina shows 'slow and steady progress' in a new ranking of child well-being by state.
Can states separate politics from gun policy? California aims to try.California lawmakers voted to establish the first state research center on gun violence. Research could shed light on pockets of common ground on the gun debate where there appear to be none, some say.
First LookMaine governor – at odds with Feds – takes a stand against junk foodGov. Paul LePage has said no to junk food for SNAP participants, or he will pull the program. More states are levying taxes and restrictions against junk food. Have tough stances on sugary foods been working in other states?
Lionel Messi schools US soccer teamThe 4-0 loss in Tuesday's Copa America semifinal against Argentina illustrated just how wide the gap is between US soccer and the world's elite.
Cleveland takes NBA title: The 52-year playoff victory drought is overThe Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors 93-89 in Game 7 of the NBA playoffs. On Wednesday, Cleveland will host a parade, one that's been planned for a lifetime.
#LoveLetters on Father's Day: Children send videos to dads in prisonTo raise awareness of the impact incarceration has on the children left behind, Google is continuing a campaign it began on Mother's Day, using video to capture messages of love for parents serving time.
LeBron and Steph: Both are ready to win the NBA titleAs the final game of the 2016 NBA finals nears, both the Cavaliers and the Warriors are optimistic about winning. There are high stakes for both sides.
The view from Omar Mateen's Florida mosqueAn Egyptian engineer who is afraid his children could be radicalized says, 'We are determined to fight this.' But no one saw warning signs in Omar Mateen, underscoring the challenge.
In the year since the Charleston shooting, how much has changed?It has been a year since a mass shooting in Charleston, S. C., claimed the lives of nine people. Monumental efforts following the racially motivated attack resulted in the removal of Confederate flags from public buildings across the South, yet Confederate symbols remain.
First LookDonald Trump says American Muslims don't report extremists. Is that true?In the wake of Orlando's mass shooting, Donald Trump said that American Muslims refuse to tell authorities about fellow members of the faith who they suspect of turning to extremism. Is he right?
First LookNearly 100 dogs rescued: When does 'unsanitary' become cruelty?The dogs appeared to be in good condition, authorities say, but they had been kept in overcrowded and filthy quarters, raising questions about the definition of animal cruelty.
First LookAfter Orlando shooting, gun sales to LGBT people riseIn the wake of the massacre of 49 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla., gun shops have reported seeing an increase in LGBT customers, and an armed LGBT self-defense group has seen its membership spike.
First LookAfter Orlando: Is gun control debate reaching a tipping point?From the US Senate to the nation's newspapers, the US appears to be inching closer toward a common drive to address the number of mass shootings.
