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Mormon 'mass resignation' over LGBT rules: Big deal for the church?A group of Mormons officially resigned from their church en masse Saturday to protest policies toward gay members.
College football TV schedule: Clemson still top cat, Baylor-Okla. top gameThe Tigers are in the driver's seat again this week in the CFP poll. Meanwhile, some are calling the Bears-Sooners contest a Big 12 elimination game.
Sexting scandals: how to protect kids from risky behavior – and legal falloutRecent school scandals signal risk of severe legal outcomes, as teens may have to register as sex offenders after sending sexually explicit photos, videos, and texts to one another.
First LookUnpaid parking ticket? Pay with food instead of cashFor the second year in a row, Lexington, Kentucky, is accepting food bank donations as payment for parking tickets. Other cities have adopted similar programs.
First LookFugitive emu in Delaware prompts school lockdownsAn emu has been eluding capture for 66 days in Delaware, prompting two elementary school lockdowns. How do you catch an emu?
First LookWhat's the 'Witch of November' doing in the Midwest?Blizzard conditions, tornadoes, and heavy rain were spawned by cold and warm weather systems clashing in the Midwest. Bringing back memories of the 1975 'Witch of November.'
First LookTwenty aircraft hit with lasers overnight. What's the FBI doing?In the past 24 hours, 20 aircraft were hit by laser beams as they flew over the US, the FAA reported. The pilots of three planes near Dallas reported being hit by laser beams on Wednesday evening.
First LookRising obesity rates in the US: What’s working and what’s not?Despite federal initiatives to fight US obesity, rates continue to rise - especially among black and Hispanic women, says a new study.
How $15 minimum wage fight became a juggernaut in three yearsSympathy and support from the struggling middle class have helped turn the push for a $15 minimum wage into a key political issue.
First LookN.J. house explosion: What to do if there's a gas leakThe explosion occurred Wednesday morning, killing one person and injuring 15 people at a house in Elizabeth, N.J. Officials from a local utility company said they hadn't discovered a gas leak, but the investigation was ongoing.
Ohio jet crash leaves seven dead from Florida real estate companyA small business jet crashed into an apartment building in Akron, Ohio, Tuesday, kill the two pilots and seven passengers. No one was injured on the ground.
First LookSnow storm, tornadoes in forecast for 60 million AmericansA fast-moving storm has already knocked out power in Nevada and dumped snow on the Rockies. As it moves east, blizzard-like conditions are forecast in an area stretching to the Great Lakes, threatening residents of Iowa and northern Missouri with thunderstorms and even tornadoes.
8-year-old caught with pot: How are kids being exposed to marijuana?More young children are becoming exposed to marijuana by accident. But teenagers' attitude about the drug may be changing.
First LookUniversity of Missouri racism walkout leads to president resigningThe president of the University of Missouri resigned Monday after faculty joined the football team and students in the walkout over racism on campus.
Aaron Rodgers vs. Cam Newton: Who has the edge?The Green Bay Packers (6-1) lost badly to the Denver Broncos last week. Can they bounce back this week against Cam Newton and the undefeated Carolina Panthers? Game time: 1 p.m. on Fox in Charlotte, N.C.
Colorado high school sexting scandal: How to deal with nude photosThe Canon City High School sexting scandal is said to involve at least 100 students and has resulted in police involvement.
What's the tech etiquette for #wedding photos?A wedding photographer's rant about camera phones went viral, but tech etiquette is still evolving.
Did Ben Carson just endorse transgender bathrooms?In an interview Thursday, Republican candidate Ben Carson gave his take on transgender bathrooms.
Mormon church issues new rules on gay marriage: It's apostasyThe Church of Latter Day Saints handbook now says that being in a same-sex marriage warrants ousting from the religion and that children of gay parents must wait until they're 18 to be baptized.
College football TV schedule: LSU-Alabama, Clemson-Fla. State top gamesBig games in the SEC, ACC, and Big 12 conferences highlight the action on college campuses on Saturday.
