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- California police investigate post-election attacks on Muslim studentsCalifornia officials are investigating an attack on a college campus of a Muslim student wearing a headscarf as a hate crime.
"Not my president": Anti-Trump protests continueThousands demonstrated Wednesday around the country, from New England to Kansas City to the West Coast.
Why Cleveland Indians鈥� championship merchandise will be destroyedFor fans of long-suffering teams, rare memorabilia of the most bitter losses might be hip. The MLB is wary of collectors.
How teachers calm, educate students amid swirl of election emotionsA key lesson is to help students learn how to disagree 鈥� with civility.
Colorado becomes latest state to legalize physician-aided deathTwo-thirds of Coloradans voted in favor of a measure to legalize medical aid in dying for terminally ill patients, making Colorado the sixth state with 'Death with Dignity' laws.
As Election Day draws near, some US militias are drawing gunsLong-seen as anti-government outsiders, some private militia members聽are preparing for a Hillary Clinton victory.
Child obesity rises in summer: Time for a shift in approach?A new national study found children gain weight faster in the summer, leading researchers to argue for other, more creative approaches in teaching how to make better choices. 聽
'Cubs win!' The gleeful scene from Harry Caray's restaurant.The Cubs won the World Series. Now everything on the North Side of Chicago feels strange 鈥� and wonderful.聽
What's next in the Rolling Stone lawsuit?Jurors are expected to begin deliberating Wednesday to decide whether Rolling Stone and author Sabrina Rubin Erdely defamed a university administrator in their 2014 story about an alleged sexual assault at the University of Virginia.
Behind Dakota pipeline protest: Native American religious revivalThe protests are about water, fossil fuels, and questions of tribal sovereignty. But beneath all that, tribes from across the US say they're unifying around revitalized Indian traditions and religion.
Can a Halloween costume be hate speech?A costume depicting Donald Trump hanging Hillary Clinton and President Obama from a noose sparked outrage at a University of Wisconsin football game. Are there controversial costumes that don't fall under free speech protections?
At long last, Cubs fans get to party like it's 1945The Chicago Cubs might still be down a game as the World Series heads back to Cleveland. But for one night, at least, all the October tension found joyous release at Wrigley Field with a 3-2 win.聽
Chicago gives World Series a classic 'Second City' welcomeAfter perhaps too much pomp and hassle, the Cubs played the first World Series game on Chicago's North Side in 71 years Friday. And lost. Their consolation? They get to do it again Saturday night.聽
Why one Oklahoma lawmaker is targeting American MuslimsOklahoma state Rep. John Bennett (R) called the executive director of the state chapter of an Islamic-American relations group a terrorist. Is this a political tool?
First LookTheo vs. Tito: How this World Series is a battle between Red Sox royaltyThe Indians' manager Terry Francona and Cubs' GM Theo Epstein are still beloved in Boston. Both are trying to repeat the feat of bringing home championships to cities with long-suffering fans.
For Chicago and Cleveland, an unthinkable question: What if we win?The Chicago Cubs face the Cleveland Indians in the World Series. For some Cubs fans, in particular, the prospect is wonderful and terrifying.
Obama administration confirms healthcare premium hikesPremiums for a midlevel benchmark plan will increase an average of 25 percent across the 39 states served by the federally run online market, according to a government report.
Why is support for marijuana legalization hitting record heights?As many as 60 percent of American adults are in favor of marijuana legalization, according to new polls. Why are things changing so quickly for the pro-marijuana movement?
What's behind the rise in anti-Semitism toward journalists on Twitter?The number of anti-Semitic tweets directed at journalists has sharply increased this election cycle, fueled by the rise of the alt-right movement.聽
Week 6 NFL picks: Green Bay Packers over Dallas CowboysThe rookie-led Dallas Cowboys face their biggest test of the year as they take to the road to play the Green Bay Packers at聽4:25 p.m. E.T. at Lambeau Field.
