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First LookWhy are gun rights activists staging a pseudo mass shooting?Recent mass shooting events have bolstered both sides of the gun control debate. Gun rights activists in Texas say their demonstration will illustrate their point of view.
Trending in 2015: What took the top spots on Twitter and Facebook?From Caitlyn Jenner to President Obama, Facebook and Twitter have released their most-talked about topics for 2015.
351 explicit photos in Colorado sexting case: No charges against studentsSome 106 students at Canon City High School were involved in the exchanges of sexually explicit photos. None of the 351 images were posted to the Internet, and there was no evidence of coercion or bullying, so no chargers were filed.
Why Time chose Angela Merkel as Person of the YearDespite a number of candidates from across the globe, the weekly US news magazine decided on a world leader who found herself in the middle of many stories this year.
Mysterious arsonist in NYC Jewish neighborhood: Anti-Semitic attacks?An arsonist has torched six buildings in the same tight-knit section of the Forest Hills neighborhood in eastern Queens.
First LookPhiladelphia mayor-elect urges unity, compassion after desecration of mosqueA severed pig's head was thrown at a mosque in Philadelphia. The incident comes amid fresh concerns about anti-Muslim sentiment.
First LookUniversity of Tennessee's 'Christmas party in disguise' memo draws ireAn online memo suggesting best practices for inclusive holiday parties evoked intense backlash from Tennessee's Republican lawmakers, who are calling for the Chancellor to resign.
First LookTwitter unveils the stories that united us in 2015Twitter celebrates 2015's biggest and most retweeted moments. #BlackLivesMatter and #PrayforParis had significant traction, but One Direction tops the list with tweets about the impending departure of member Zayn Malik.
Seattle Seahawks vs. Minnesota Vikings: Can Seattle keep the momentum?To get into the playoffs, the Seattle Seahawks face a tough road test in Minnesota against the young and feisty Vikings. Can Seattle stop Adrian Peterson?
If San Bernardino attack was ISIS terrorism, why focus on domestic guns?Is the blending of two problems – international terrorist attacks and domestic mass shootings – the best way to solve them both? Each major political party has a different answer.
Can Americans separate terrorism from Muslims? Yes, says poll.A new poll taken after the San Bernardino shooting, shows a majority of Americans view Muslims positively.
FocusFor one family fleeing Syria, a haven in New EnglandSince the Paris attacks, the program to settle Syrian refugees in the US has come under scrutiny. The experiences of one family – the Alnasars – in Massachusetts show how they have embraced their new life, despite many challenges.
In San Bernardino, long hit by hard times, determination for a better futureSan Bernardino, site of Wednesday’s mass shooting, is also in the throes of a 3-year-old bankruptcy filing. But the people there came together Thursday night to show hope in the face of despair, resilience in the presence of hard knocks.
First LookIn strategic shift, New York City reaches out to Muslim communityCity officials are reaching out to the 800,000 Muslim residents amid increased tension following the high-profile terrorist attacks in Paris.
What Planned Parenthood means to different womenTo some women, the nation's top abortion provider is a symbol of abomination. To others, the provider of health care to low-income women is a symbol of hope. To almost all, it is the foremost symbol of the abortion debate.
Prayer shaming: Are prayer and political action at odds?As #prayershaming sweeps social media, many on the right and left are rejecting what they see as a simplistic discussion of the meaning of prayer within the public sphere, especially after mass killings.
First LookIs religious fervor waning in the South? Yes and no.Studies indicating that while some views are changing, religious affiliations remain strong.
First LookHawaii court nulls Thirty Meter Telescope permit: Victory for Native Hawaiians?Scientists and Native Hawaiians have clashed over the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Hawaii's Mauna Kea. Wednesday's ruling ensures that locals will have a formal chance to voice their protest.
The US state with the most Syrian refugees may surprise youIn the last five years, Texas has taken in more refugees than any other state, including 243 Syrians, according to the U.S. State Department. How is that working?
First LookMark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan break billionaire philanthropy moldThe Zuckerberg-Chan family's pledge to devote the bulk of their fortunes to 'advancing human potential and promoting equality' makes them some of the youngest members of an elite club of billionaire philanthropists.
