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Vintage P-47 aircraft crashes in Hudson River, pilot killedThe P-47 Thunderbolt crashed Friday in the Hudson River during a promotion for the American Airpower Museum.
Millennials living with parents? It's not just a weak economy.For the first time on record, more Americans age 18 to 34 are living with their parents than with a spouse or significant other.
- Kermit Washington investigation: Should donors have suspected fraud?
Former NBA player Kermit Washington was charged this week by a federal grand jury with evading taxes and defrauding donors to his charity. Could donors have spotted problems with his charity before making contributions?
What makes Hawaii's Hanauma Bay America's best beach?Hawaii's Hanauma Bay has some of the state's calmest waters, most pristine beaches, and world-renowned snorkeling over coral reefs that teem with colorful fish. The Obamas spent four hours there on New Year's Day.
First LookHow Harlem's Frankie Manning put a little swing in America's stepFrankie Manning helped bring swing dance from Harlem's Savoy Ballroom to the world stage.
First LookAre employers required to grant prayer breaks to Muslim employees?A dispute between Somali Muslim workers and a Wisconsin manufacturing plant has centered around prayer breaks, as CAIR has filed a religious discrimination complaint on the workers' behalf.
First LookHow an Ohio Boy Scout made sure the flag was still thereAn Ohio high school student's reverence for the American flag struck a chord on social media, as Americans prepare for Memorial Day observances.
First LookWhy US smoking rates are dropping faster than they have in decadesA new CDC study finds smoking rates are dropping faster than they have in decades.
Job outlook for newest grads: be positive, but be preparedHaving watched older Millennials struggle with the Great Recession, today's college graduates exude a practical optimism. They've prepared well and face the strongest job market since the downturn.
Deflategate: Why NFL players' union is still fighting for Tom BradyThe NFL player's union says the decision against Tom Brady undermines the basic right to a fair process that is shared by all union workers.
In Black Lives Matter's shift to economic issues, echoes of Black PanthersThe broadening of the Black Lives Matter movement and its increasing focus on community empowerment echoes the evolution of the Black Power movement of the 1960s, a former Panther leader says.
Jackie Bradley Jr. extends his hitting streak to 27 gamesJackie Bradley Jr. singled in the fifth inning to extend his hitting streak to 27 games and the Red Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 5-2 on Sunday. It's the longest hitting streak in the majors since 2014.
Transgender bathroom battles: How some parents see itParents of transgender children and politicians speak out as the nation wrestles with the issue of gender identity.
Preakness 2016: Can Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist run in the mud?Rain could be a good thing for Nyquist's top rivals, especially Derby runner-up Exaggerator, or long shot Cherry Wine. Both have run well in the mud.
The ExplainerHow the 'bathroom bill' debate went nationwideWhen the Obama administration on May 13 sent a letter to nearly 100,000 public schools defending transgender rights, it elevated arguments over so-called “bathroom laws” to a national civil rights debate. How did we get here?
Veto of Oklahoma abortion bill steps back war on doctorsGov. Mary Fallin vetoed the most aggressive antiabortion bill in the country. While the legislature had targeted abortion on medical grounds, she objected partly on medical grounds.
First LookRemembering Morley Safer, journalism's Renaissance manMorley Safer was widely regarded as the best journalist of the Vietnam War era. His reports from the field of war dramatically changed American perceptions of the US role in Vietnam.
First LookWhy synthetic drug busts are so rareHouston officials charged 16 men with drug-related charges after millions of dollars and almost 10 tons of synthetic drugs were found during a bust. Despite the reach of synthetic drugs, regulating their use is difficult.
First LookIs 'Redskins' offensive? A new poll weighs in.A poll conducted by The Washington Post reports the overwhelming majority of native Americans are unperturbed by the term 'Redskins,' but some have cast aspersions on the polling methodology.
First LookWhy is everyone moving to Texas?Five of the 11 fastest-growing cities in America are all located in Texas, according to the latest trove of data revealed by the US Census Bureau.
