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In this Trump enclave, a pining for Obamacare?Ninety percent of voters in Georgia's Glascock County voted for President Trump. Now, their aging, rural community is among those to be hard hit by the Republican health-care plan.
Jimmy Breslin, chronicler of wise guys and underdogs, diesA Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, he made his name at the New York Daily News writing in a "New Journalism" style that seemed to blur fact and fiction.
Meals on Wheels donations spike: Is Trump making America care again?In the short time since the election, progressive causes such as the American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood, as well as investigative journalism organizations, have seen unprecedented public support.聽
In the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament, what鈥檚 a win worth to the little guys?Small universities whose finances are pinched by changing student demographics might dream of being the next Gonzaga or Butler. But ephemeral successes might not be worth the investment.
Utah sets lowest DUI limit in country: anomaly or trendsetter?Utah's state legislature voted to change the legal blood-alcohol content for driving from 0.08 to 0.05, a move some say could decrease the number of fatal crashes related to impaired driving.聽
Small town mayor offers different window on Texas transgender debateThe first transgender mayor in Texas believes her experience shows the state to be more socially accepting than popularly understood 鈥� or than the current debate over Senate Bill 6 might lead outsiders to believe.
Is Facebook's 'disputed' news tag too weak to succeed?The new system flags fake news articles and provides links to fact-checking sites debunking them, but users will still be able to share the articles as they have in the past.
In one town, how Mainers and new immigrants learned to coexist 鈥� until TrumpSomalis in Lewiston, Maine say tensions have reemerged thanks to Trump. But that's eased in part by years of developing local ties 鈥� and helping to win the soccer state championship.
First LookWhat do those red Xs on Facebook mean?Some social media users are sharing photos of red Xs to show support for the END IT Movement's 'Shine a Light on Slavery' Day.聽
First LookFaster play: how pro baseball commissioner hopes to speed up America's pastimeDespite reluctance on the part of the players' union, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred says he is considering rule changes beginning in 2018.
Hundreds of San Jose residents rescued from rising floodwaters TuesdayThe rains were the latest produced by a series of storms generated by so-called atmospheric rivers that dump massive quantities of Pacific Ocean water on California after carrying it aloft from as far away as Hawaii.
Study links same-sex marriage laws and decline in teen suicide attempts: What next?As states passed marriage equality laws, the passage of these laws led to a 7 percent drop in teen suicide attempts, a new study finds. That figure climbed to 14 percent for LGB teens.
How to combat the rise of 'intellectual' hate groups in the USThe rise of a less overt brand of white supremacy, favoring an 'intellectual' approach over white robes and Nazi symbols, poses new challenges to those combating the spread of hateful ideology.聽
Stephen Colbert vs. Jimmy Fallon: What's the role of satire in the Trump era?Colbert's late-night viewership surpassed Fallon's for the second week in a row, which analysts attribute to greater interest in politicized comedy under the Trump administration.聽
First LookAmericans are becoming more tolerant of many religious groups, survey findsA Pew Research Center survey has found that Americans, on average, experience warmer feelings towards various religious groups, including Muslims and Atheists, than they did even a few years ago.
Proposed 'bathroom bill' could mean no more Texas Super Bowls, NFL warnsA Texas bill targeting transgender people may conflict with National Football League values, the NFL warned on Friday, saying inclusivity would 'certainly be a factor' when awarding future events.
Cover StoryAmerica's new ministersIn a fundamental shift in American Protestantism, hundreds of churches across the country are allowing people in the pews to handle pastoral duties, such as delivering sermons.
Patriots win Super Bowl LI in epic comebackAfter trailing the entire game, the New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28, in the first-ever overtime in the Super Bowl's 51-year history.
Does Brady need a 5th ring to be declared best ever?For many current and former players, including those who have lined up against him, the New England Patriots quarterback will be considered the greatest to play the position, whether he wins a fifth Super Bowl or not.
Super Bowl shoot out? New England Patriots vs. Atlanta FalconsThe Patriots make their seventh Super Bowl appearance under the stewardship of Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick, this time matching up against the league鈥檚 best offense in the Atlanta Falcons
