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In 2015, record number of US cities offered LGBT rights, report saysThe Human Rights Campaign's 2015 Municipal Equality Index reveals where the LGBT rights movement gained momentum in the US in the past year.
For young protesters against police violence in Chicago, it's personalChicago activists say the protests aren't just about the recent release of controversial police videos. They're about their own experiences with racism, violence, and poverty.
Wheaton College professor: Christians and Muslims worship the same GodA Wheaton College professor has been suspended over a rigorous theological debate of whether Christians and Muslims worship the same God.
First LookDown with General Lee? New Orleans will remove Confederate monumentsNew Orleans will become the latest Southern community to take steps to remove symbols with ties to the Confederacy.
With 'Force Awakens,' 'Star Wars' expands its universeThe resumption of George Lucas's space opera offers a shared cultural experience that transcends generations, gender, race, and politics. These days, that's rarer than water on Tatooine.
Why are non-Muslim women wearing the hijab?A professor who posted photos of herself in a headscarf in a show of solidarity with Muslim women was placed on administrative leave. Other non-Muslims are also donning the hijab. Some applaud the gesture, others say it appears reductionist or antifeminist.
Road trip? Record numbers of Americans hit the highwayCheaper gasoline means more Americans are driving – and are buying trucks and SUVs – which means US fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions are going in the wrong direction, a government report says.
Southwest Airlines flight skids off taxiway in Nashville, injuring eightOn Tuesday night, Southwest Airlines Flight 31 from Houston Hobby Airport to Nashville rolled off the taxiway and its landing gear collapsed.
Wal-Mart 'Santa' pays off $106,000 in layaways at 2 Ohio storesAn anonymous donor paid off a total of nearly $70,000 for the layaway items at the Steelyard Commons store in Cleveland and about $36,000 for items in Lorain, Ohio.
First LookWhy Bill de Blasio wants to spend $8 million on immigrant New YorkersThe new program, set to launch in April, will include collaboration with 14 community organizations in New York City and potentially reach up to 75,000 immigrants in its first year, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday.
Guards and good neighbors: Mosques protect members amid attacksViolent crimes against Islamic centers and individuals seem to be on the rise, particularly after recent ISIS-inspired attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, Calif. American Muslims are stepping up security, but still reaching out to their neighbors.
- How much do you know about college football bowl games? Take our quiz
Postseason college football bowl games have grown in number over the past 30 years. Now, the top five are part of the College Football Playoffs. Test your knowledge of all bowl games, from Tampa to Tempe, with our quiz.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Advantage Big Ben?The Pittsburgh Steelers face the division-leading Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday. A Steelers win would vault them into a playoff spot in the AFC.
Doctor shortage: Why states are struggling with viable solutionsA new Missouri law offered a first-of-its-kind solution to the physician shortage in 6,200 US communities. Why is it taking so long to implement?
San Bernardino attack: Are jihadi brides a new ISIS threat?Was a Tashfeen Malik a jihadi bride? There's no sign other foreign brides have sought Western marriages to launch attacks, but there's a concern this could be an ISIS tactic.
Why Millennials want war against ISIS, but don't want to serveA new poll shows how young Americans take a strong line against terrorism, and perhaps the Islamic State in particular, but don't trust their own government.
As middle class shrinks, American optimism put to the testBoundless optimism has long been seen as America's most exceptional characteristic. But that unique worldview is under strain amid economic, political, and security crises. Can it be saved?
First LookZuckerberg's generosity is emblematic of a larger trend among MillennialsOther philanthropists have applauded Zuckerberg for not just the size of his donation, but for the example of generosity it sets for other young people. However, it seems his generation already has a leg up in that department.
Atheist anti-church billboards land: Are they effective?Billboards placed by an atheist group in different parts of the US are drawing strong reaction from both atheists and Christians alike.
First LookAs Muslim harassment rises, so do calls for toleranceAdvocacy groups are voicing concern that events like the terrorist attacks in Paris, and the more recent mass shootings in San Bernardino, are contributing to a rise in harassment and violence towards Muslims.
