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First LookNew York's Stonewall Inn could be first national gay rights monumentReports suggest that the president will soon add the historic Stonewall site as a national monument.
Half of US teens say they're 'addicted' to smartphones. How to help?Concerns about screens and distracted teens have been around since 1990s. But smartphones and social media are transforming society faster than families, or even experts, can keep up.
Obama to designate first ever gay rights monumentThe Stonewall Inn, a bar in New York City's Greenwich Village, is frequently seen as the birthplace of modern gay rights activism in the US and soon it could be the first national monument honoring LGBT history.
FocusGrowing up during a heroin epidemicIn some corners of America, the lives of children and teens are being shaped by heroin and opioid abuse. In turn, they could help reshape how America sees addiction.
In a sign of changing times, Kentucky tears down a statueThe University of Louisville decided this week to take down a Confederate monument that many say was a reminder of a racist past.
Welcome to the home of the toughest 'bathroom bill' in AmericaThe Oxford, Ala., City Council passed an ordinance that punishes transgender people with up to six months of jail for using the bathroom that matches their gender identity. The move draws support – and questions.
Boston duck boat crash raises anew safety questionsA woman riding a scooter was struck and killed Saturday by a duck boat, an amphibious sightseeing vehicle, in downtown Boston.
BYU rape controversy: Could honor code 'amnesty' be a solution?Local police have joined calls for Brigham Young University to revise its honor code policies to grant leniency to sexual assault victims. A school with similar Mormon values could offer a possible path forward.
Five killed in east Texas flooding SaturdayA woman and four children were killed early Saturday after a creek overflowed its banks, flooding an East Texas neighborhood as many residents slept.
First LookCould shipping container homes offer a solution for urban housing crunch?In Phoenix, a developer built eight 740-square-foot homes that offer modern conveniences and a more urban location. 'Cargotecture' styles can also vary, offering more affordable alternatives to renters and developers.
First LookJohn Wayne Day idea nixed: How should 'Duke' be remembered?Lawmakers voted down a proposal to honor the actor citing racist comments. Supporters of John Wayne Day attribute concerns to 'the orthodoxy of political correctness.'
First LookTeen pregnancy prevention efforts appear to be working, CDC data showThe decline in teen births is most pronounced among black and Hispanic young women, though 'profound disparities remain.'
First LookCheerleader tryout tips kerfuffle: A lesson in do's and don'tsThe poster offered a list of 'do's and don'ts' for prospective University of Washington cheerleaders including a 'bronze beachy glow' and 'girl about town lipstick.'
TSA's 'gross mismanagement' persists at cost of safety, employees sayTSA whistleblowers told a House Committee that the security agency is run by underqualified "bullies," with practices that leave employees disgruntled and travelers at risk.
First LookWhy an artist is outfitting live pigeons with LED lightsA live performance art piece will feature flocks of pigeons, gliding over New York City to celebrate the city's rich pigeon-keeping history.
How a 'parenting arms race' is causing kids to grow up segregatedWealthier families are flocking to neighborhoods with better schools and educational services. The result is less diversity in a growing number of neighborhoods in the nation's largest cities.
Florida and Alabama towns join gender bathroom warA north Florida school board plans to limit restrooms to students based on their birth sex, not their gender identity. The city of Oxford, Ala. has passed a similar ordinance.
Return of Deflategate: How did fans react to the new ruling?Fans expressed their disappointment across social media platforms on Monday after a federal appeals court ruling that upheld football star Tom Brady's four-game suspension.
First LookTransgender teen will not return to school after bathroom suspensionThe teen's mother has requested that the school reverse's its policy in what may be the first test of a federal court ruling earlier this month that declared barring transgender students from using the bathroom of their choice to be a violation of Title IX.
First LookWhat would a Gannett takeover of the Tribune company mean for the news?Gannett Company went public with its bid to buy Tribune Publishing Monday after the company didn't respond to the offer. What could a hostile takeover mean for Tribune news?
