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Supermoon lunar eclipse: Do you live where you can see it?Clouds may block the first Supermoon lunar eclipse in 18 years. Do you live where you might see it Sunday night?
Duck boats: Are they really unsafe?A fatal crash in Seattle has brought duck boat tours to national attention, but the duck boats' safety record is better than most vehicles, including golf carts.
Pope Francis in Philly: More active role for lay Catholics, especially womenPope Francis arrived in Philadelphia on Saturday for the final leg of his US visit. The pope said the future of the Catholic Church in the US requires a much more active role for lay Catholics
Mormon church issues statement about lunar eclipse apocalpyseLeaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints took the rare step of issuing a statement cautioning the Mormon faithful not to get carried away with visions of the apocalypse.
Chicago Cubs: Why they're in the post-season playoffsFor the first time since 2008, the Chicago Cubs are in the post-season playoffs. The Cubs endured five straight losing seasons and a painful top-to-bottom overhaul under Theo Epstein.
Seattle crash: Are duck boats unsafe for city streets?The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the deadly crash of a duck boat and charter bus in Seattle.
FocusWith restored US-Cuba ties, a long trip home for Miami CubansMany expected Cuban-Americans to rise up in anger at the restoring of relations. That hasn’t happened. Instead, a yearning has taken hold among both younger generations and older exiles to know the Cuba of today.
College football TV schedule Saturday: UCLA-Ariz., TCU-Texas Tech top gamesConference action gets into full swing this weekend across the country.
Pope Francis' political style on display: humble gestures, not fiery rhetoricOn Friday, Pope Francis spoke at the United Nations and led an interfaith service at Ground Zero in New York, before meeting with schoolchildren in Harlem.
First LookAct of kindness: Why this McDonald's worker abruptly closed his registerThe account of a McDonald's worker's Sept. 16 act of kindness has gone viral. Her original post to Facebook has been shared more than 300,000 times since.
Women's role in Catholic Church: Is Pope Francis really a reformer?Pope Francis has altered some Catholic Church practices to embrace women. But his appetite and ability to make bigger changes might be limited.
First LookGood Samaritan: Ohio cop pays hotel bill for homeless familyWhen Tierra Gray and her two sons were evicted, Butler County deputy sheriff Brian Bussell quietly helped the homeless Ohio family.
How sustainable food movement is shaping college dining – and vice versaBetween 2013 and 2014, campuses saw a 60 percent increase in regional and local food initiatives, as more students place a premium on sustainably grown and humanely raised food.
First LookWhy N.J. Gov. Christie wants leader of national guard to lose weightThe New Jersey governor has given Air Force Brig. Gen. Michael Cunniff 90 days to slim down.
Yogi Berra: much more than baseball's accidental comedianYogi Berra, who passed away Tuesday, was known for his many colorful quotes. But he was a man of many hidden surprises, both on the field and off.
First LookWhy L.A. wants to spend $100 million on the homelessThe Los Angeles homeless population has increased more than 10 percent over the past two years.
First LookYogi Berra legacy of wordplay: How did he get his nickname?Yogi Berra played in more World Series baseball games than any other major leaguer, but Berra's witty wordplay may be his most enduring legacy.
Should Catholic churches keep drilling for oil?Unlike Pope Francis, who sees climate action as a moral duty, some US Catholic churches are courting the fossil fuel industry.
Why a 5-year old bought ice cream for police, and other pro-police actsSupport for US police ranges from marches to gifts to blue sidewalk curbs. But is #policelivesmatter vs. #blacklivesmatter the right framing?
How does a pill go from $13.50 to $750 overnight?Daraprim's journey from $1 to $13.50 to $750 per pill is shocking – but not unique. Lawmakers may begin to require pharmaceutical companies to disclose how pills are priced.
