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As wildfires rage along Big Sur, local economies and homes at riskThe blaze spanning 42 square miles has destroyed 34 homes, forced the evacuation of 350 properties and put at least 2,000 buildings at risk.
French media stops publishing photos of terrorists: Could US media follow?Several major news organizations in France have vowed not to publish the names or photos of the perpetrators of mass killings, something some US citizens have been demanding for years.聽- Think you know marriage in America? Take the quiz.
American traditions and views continue to shape society's most fundamental institution, even as social trends and laws surrounding marriage and family have evolved.聽
In finally raising voice on race, Michael Jordan echoes much of AmericaMichael Jordan broke a long silence on social issues, addressing the issue of police and the black community. In doing so, he echoed many Americans who can see both sides.聽
Will gender-specific children's clothes soon be a thing of the past?Parents are speaking up about gendered children's clothing, which has led some retailers to create gender-neutral lines.聽- How well do you know #BlackLivesMatter? Take the quiz.
Rising to prominence after the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., the coalition of activists 鈥� rallying around the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter 鈥� march in demonstrations, live-broadcast confrontations with police, and stage die-ins to demand reform of what they consider racially biased policing and criminal justice policies.
Find out how much you know about the influential movement that rapper Tef Poe described as anything but 鈥�your grandparents鈥� civil rights movement.鈥�
In Colorado, a surge in hospitalizations of children exposed to cannabisNo one under 21 can buy, possess or use recreational marijuana in Colorado, but edible products that look like regular baked goods or candy may attract young children, researchers said.
Too busy at work to play Pokemon Go? Call the 'Pokewalkers.'A couple of New York entrepreneurs聽found themselves flooded with requests when they advertised their Pokemon Go services on Craigslist.
Cover StoryYellowstone and beyond: Are the national parks being loved to death?On the 100th anniversary of the national park system, Yellowstone offers the ultimate test of whether America's outdoor crown jewels are being used too much.聽
Santa Clarita Sand fire: Why are California wildfires getting worse?Dry temperatures and a heat wave fanned the flames of wildfire in Santa Clarita Valley, Calif., consuming 5,500 acres in just a day.聽
Keni Harrison hurdles from Olympic trials defeat to world recordAmerican hurdler Keni Harrison broke a world record on Friday, less than a month after failing to make the US Olympic team.
Comic-Con 2016: Has pop culture reached peak superhero?As the yearly convention celebrating comic books, science fiction, and fantasy arrives, these genres have taken over pop culture. But some critics wonder if Hollywood is reaching 'peak geek.'
First LookWhy NBA pulled 2017 All-Star game out of Charlotte, N.C.The NBA had announced Charlotte, N.C., as the home of the 2017 All-Star games to much fanfare last summer. But now the game is being pulled out of the city over the bathroom laws debate.
Why Roger Ailes ouster may mark 'seismic shift' on sexual harassmentThe swift downfall of one of the most powerful men in media, experts say, shows how times have changed from the days when women were 'publicly trashed' for speaking out about workplace harassment.- First Look81-year old man held hostage for years in elder financial abuse caseAn elderly man was held in a motel room for around four years so another man could steal his benefits, police say.聽
How a Black Lives Matter protest became a community picnic with policeLocal activists had initially planned to march down the streets of Wichita, Kan., this weekend. Instead, they broke break with police officers.
How should children鈥檚 violent 'media diet' be managed?A new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics looks at how to mitigate the adverse effects of screen violence on children.
Why The Game's anti-violence rally drew a big crowd in L.A.The Game, a rapper and actor, organized and hosted a community rally on Sunday in Los Angeles to encourage peace.聽
How black-owned banks are cashing in on a protest movementIn a time of racial unrest, some African Americans have turned to an alternative protest movement: They're moving their money into black-owned banks.
Two rescued near Hawaii after plane crashes into seaThe pilot of the twin-engine Piper Apache reported engine problems before ditching in the ocean about 27 miles northwest of Kona, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
