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Why the Dakota pipeline protest still has tractionThe protest has catalyzed many young native people who, frustrated with their circumstances, see an opportunity to fight back against the myriad injustices they and their families have faced for generations.
Swim with dolphins? Travel companies shift away from wild animal attractionsWhy TripAdvisor, one of the world's largest online travel agencies, will no longer sell tickets to attractions that invite tourists to interact with wild animals. Will this help or hurt conservation efforts?聽
Police shootings and social media: Why some black people believe no one caresFor some African-Americans, videos of shootings have become a mental and emotional drain that underscores a persistent lack of empathy for people of color. Others say such videos are necessary to raise broader awareness and foster solidarity.
First LookCubs slay Giants and will now face 'the curse' in NLCSChicago is headed back to the National League Championship Series for a second straight year, and another opportunity to win the World Series championship title that has eluded them since 1908.
First LookMcDonald's benches Ronald McDonald until scary clown activity quiets downMcDonald's iconic clown mascot will stay out of the public eye until the trend of menacing-looking clown pranks goes away. Some communities are concerned Halloween could invite more vicious pranks.
Obama mandates baby-changing stations in men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 restroomsWhile the law will only apply to public buildings, its passage reflects a shift in the way parental roles are viewed, both in the eyes of the public and the law.
Brady back after suspension amidst cheersHe played on the road in Cleveland after a four-game suspension stemming from the 'Deflategate' scandal.
Why so much blatant racism is bubbling to the surfaceSeveral recent outbursts of overt racism show how social media and the presidential race are stirring up sentiments that were deeply buried.聽
Denver Broncos vs. Atlanta Falcons: Defense winsThe NFL's most prolific offense matches up with the last season鈥檚 Super Bowl champions as Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons travel to Denver to take on Von Miller and the Broncos at 4:05 p.m. E.T. Sunday.
Are national anthem protests hurting the NFL TV ratings?NFL anthem protests:聽The NFL does not attribute the 11 percent ratings drop to the national anthem protests that started with Colin Kaepernick a month ago and have since swept the league.
How far have women in sports media really come?A tweet from a Houston Astros prospect on Wednesday proclaiming that 'no lady needs to be on ESPN' highlighted the struggles many female sports journalists face in a male-dominated industry.聽
First LookNY archdiocese offers compensation for abuse victims, but critics protestThe archdiocese hired independent mediators and said it would pay whatever amount ordered, with no cap.
First LookWill this be the last harvest for Michelle Obama's White House garden?The garden has symbolized the first lady's effort to promote nutrition and healthy living, but it will be up to the next president to either keep the garden going or plough it under.聽
New temple highlights Mormon church growth, bucking national trendAs many traditional Protestant sects in the United States have seen a decline in membership in recent years, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has continued to grow.
How many Americans actually know someone who is transgender?Pew Research Center released a study Wednesday that, for the first time, asked Americans about their views on transgender people and the regulation of sex-segregated public restrooms.
FocusCan familiarity build trust? A white cop moves into black Atlanta neighborhoodOne street in Atlanta shows why American race relations are so fraught 鈥� and the steps toward how they might be made whole.
California's extreme economy creates a new class of 'poor'California is among a number of states where the accelerating costs of living are redefining who is poor. 聽
Why Lebron James supports Colin Kaepernick but will stand for anthemThe NBA's famous player has said that he respects the San Francisco 49er's decision to protest but says he will continue to stand during the anthem himself because 'that's who I am.'
Al Capone鈥檚 affectionate letter to son shows mobster鈥檚 humanityIn the letter, which sold for聽$62,500聽at auction on Monday, the notorious mobster tells his son, 'keep up the way you are doing, and don鈥檛 let nothing get you down.'
Amid protests, should Charlotte still have hosted an NFL game?Some protesters have called on the Carolina Panthers and quarterback Cam Newton to do more to address the racial tensions in the city.聽
