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First LookColin Kaepernick protest of national anthem: This time with a teammateColin Kaepernick, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback who last week launched a silent protest during the singing of the national anthem, has done it again at the聽Chargers鈥� Qualcomm Stadium. But this time, he wasn't alone.
A Syrian refugee family settles into a new California lifeThe United States has reached its target of resettling 10,000 Syrian refugees in 2016.聽San Diego, Calif., has received 626 Syrian refugees since Oct. 1, more than any other city in the US.
Next 'Bachelor' announced: Does the show reflect American beauty ideals?Nick Viall was named the star of Season 21 of 'The Bachelor' on Tuesday, continuing a longstanding tradition of casting white stars.
After Olympic celebrations, USA Gymnastics still faces abuse claimsUSA Gymnastics is facing allegations that the organization did not adequately respond to allegations of sexual abuse. A new center could help protect athletes 鈥撀爄f it ever gets off the ground.聽
Hawaii braces for first hurricane in 24 yearsThe National Weather Service issued a hurricane warning as the storm dubbed Madeline churned west Tuesday toward the island, urging residents to prepare for hurricane conditions within the next 36 hours.- New York court says nonbiological parents still have rightsNew York's highest court has expanded the definition of parenthood by ruling that ex-partners have the right to seek visitation and custody of children even when they aren't the biological or adoptive parent.
Prep school sex assault victim refuses to be ashamedSeventeen-year-old Chessy Prout says she wants to help other victims of assault know that they 'don't need to be ashamed either.'
FBI detects breaches against two state voter systemsThe FBI found breaches in Illinois and聽Arizona's voter registration databases.
Is Colin Kaepernick the new face of American patriotism?After the San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks refused to stand for the national anthem, other athletes and fans called him聽unpatriotic. But his protests could be the expression of active patriotism common among Millennials.
First LookWould-be drone pilots race to get licensed by the US governmentAs new FAA regulations regarding commercial drone usage go into effect, thousands of prospective pilots signed up to take the agency's first drone test.
Kansas City hit with flash flood emergency Friday nightHeavy rains and flash flooding in Kansas City prompted more than 10 water rescues before 11 p.m. due to the flash flooding.
Ban on swimming with dolphins in Hawaii? How animal ethics are changingA federal agency is proposing rules to keep humans farther away from dolphins, a move that sets animal welfare and Hawaii's tourism industry at odds.
Why Clinton says the controversies are behind herHillary Clinton vigorously defended her family's foundation against Donald Trump's sniping on Friday.聽
First LookMost teens vape for a surprising reason, study findsResearch suggests that middle and high school students who vape may not be doing it for the nicotine.
In accelerating push to help homeless, some feel left behindThe US has made major strides to end homelessness. But by focusing on veterans and the chronically homeless, some worry the effort is diverting resources from other homeless populations.
First LookOlympic spirit controversies still under spotlight, as US Soccer benches SoloUS National Women's Soccer goaltender Hope Solo has been suspended for six months following disparaging comments she made after the team's quarter-final loss against Sweden.聽
First LookOrlando hospitals waive Pulse victims' bills, echoing newfound unityTwo Orlando-area hospitals will forgive more than $5 million in medical bills for victims of the June 12 attack at Pulse nightclub, which killed 49 people and injured dozens more.
First LookThe National Parks Service, at 100, works to be more inclusiveThe NPS turns 100 on Thursday. It's struggling to change the perception that the nation's national parks and monuments are whites-only spaces.
Why motor vehicle traffic deaths are rising again this yearTraffic fatalities were up 9 percent in the first six months of this year compared to the same period last year, continuing a surge in deaths that began two years ago as the economy improved.
First LookCalifornians return home as evacuations lifted for Blue Cut fireThe more than 82,000 Californians displaced by the Blue Cut fire can now return home. The fire is the latest in a series of large fires that have challenged firefighters over the last several years of the California drought.
