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Catholic universities pledge to support undocumented studentsThe letter, signed by dozens of presidents of Roman Catholic universities, is both an echo of student calls from secular schools to establish 'sanctuary campuses' and an extension of Catholic social teaching on immigration.
First LookJudge rules in favor of Craigslist sperm donor on child supportThe state had argued the donor was the child's legal father because the same-sex couple he donated his sperm to didn't use a licensed physician.聽
First LookWhy Hampshire College pulled down the American FlagThe controversy began after the flag at Hampshire College, a small liberal arts school in western Massachusetts, was burned.
Tom Brady 200 wins: Ties Peyton Manning for most wins in NFL historyThe New England Patriots to a 22-17 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday gave Tom Brady a tie with Peyton Manning for the most wins by an NFL quarterback.聽
NFL Week 12 picks: Denver Broncos defense vs. Kansas City Chiefs defenseThe Kansas City Chiefs are on the road for Sunday Night Football as they travel to Denver to take on the Broncos in a pivotal AFC West matchup.
First LookSolo climber sets new record conquering Yosemite's El CapitanAdam Ondra scaled the Dawn Wall of the famed El Capitan in California's Yosemite National Park in eight days.
First LookIs the fashion world becoming more political?From designers saying they will or will not be willing to dress Melania Trump, to boycotts of Ivanka Trump's products, to an ideological embrace or rejection of New Balance sneakers, the worlds of politics and fashion seem more and more often to be on a collision course.
In change on abortion, Pope Francis sends big messagePope Francis' latest reform advances his effort to recast the ministering role of the Catholic Church.聽
In blue cities, new resolve to address hate crimesA handful of liberal-leaning cities and states are stepping up efforts to address a spike in hate crimes after the election.聽
Selfies: Latest tool in anti-doping campaign by athletesA campaign on Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms. Olympians and amateurs alike have been publicly pledging to live, train, and compete "clean" 鈥� totally free of banned performance-enhancing drugs.
Pot is legal in Massachusetts. What do opposing towns do now?Unlike most other state laws legalizing marijuana, Massachusetts requires all towns to sell pot. Opting out is difficult, but local leaders are finding other ways to push back.
US Jews grapple with election-year eruption of anti-SemitismReports of anti-Semitic vandalism and other attacks have risen in the last year.
Trump's election triggers flood of immigration questionsSince the election, Donald Trump's tough talk on immigration has stirred anxiety nationwide among immigrants regardless of legal status.
LeBron James explains why 'posse' is a loaded wordLeBron James fired back at the 11-time coaching champion Phil Jackson for using the word "posse" in a recent interview to describe the NBA megastar's business associates.
FBI: Hate crimes against Muslims up by 67 percent in 2015The most recent reporting covers calendar year 2015, which included the terror attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, California, as well as Republican Donald Trump's call for a ban on all Muslims entering the U.S.聽
Trump's election leaves American Muslims reeling and scaredThere is significant fear among many of the 3.3 million American Muslims, along with vandalism and reports of harassment, since Donald Trump's election.
Week 10 NFL picks: Advantage N.E. Patriots over Seattle SeahawksA rematch of one of the Super Bowl鈥檚 best contests happens聽Sunday night as the Seattle Seahawks go to face Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.
How Americans are handling post-election hateFollowing Donald Trump's election, a spate of disturbing incidents of schoolyard and workplace harassment is raising difficult questions about how to address a spike in incivility.聽
Will families divided by politics be able to come together for Thanksgiving?Families with both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton supports are coming to terms with what that will mean when they sit down at the same table to carve the turkey.
President-elect Trump means angst for 'Obamacare' consumersWhile repeal now seems likely of President Obama's law, that may take Congress months.
