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Adnan Syed gets new trial, helped by trend-setting 'Serial'Adnan Syed, whose 2000 murder conviction was revisited in the popular podcast 'Serial,' is now getting a second trial after the show revealed missteps by his lawyer. Serial is part of a journalistic genre that has relaunched investigation into cold cases.
Was a man asked to remove the American flag because it was offensive?The story of one man who was ordered to remove the American flag from his apartment balcony because of a violation of community policy embodies a debate about when it is appropriate to display the Stars and Stripes.聽
Michael Phelps qualifies again: How Olympians are defying age limitsMichael Phelps won the 200 butterfly to qualify for his fifth, and record-breaking, Olympics. Is Phelps an outlier or are Olympic careers getting longer?
First LookGun store raffles AR-15 for Orlando victimsA suburban gun shop near Chicago is raffling the rifle in order to raise donations for the families of Orlando shooting victims, a plan some call offensive.聽
Beauty redefined? Miss Teen USA says goodbye to swimsuits in heelsYoga pants may infiltrate the longstanding beauty contest. Miss Teen USA competition set to emphasize activewear over swimwear.
Michael Phelps qualifies for fifth Olympics at US trialsPhelps聽became the first US male swimmer to qualify for five Olympics with a victory in the 200-meter butterfly and heads to Rio as the most decorated athlete in Olympic history.聽Missy Franklin and聽Katie Ledecky also earned individual spots on the US Olympic team.
First LookReport: Nativist politics embolden KKK leaders' hopes for growthYears after the Klu Klux Klan splintered after many members were sent to prison, leaders say they are trying to retool for a new era, focusing on immigration.
First LookChicago poised to raise tobacco age to 21. Will Illinois follow?Health advocates have pushed for raising the legal age as a way to keep young people from getting hooked.
California to vote on recreational pot again: What鈥檚 changed since 2010?A March poll found 53 percent of Californians are in favor of the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. Will that carry over to the polls Nov. 8?聽
At US Olympic swim trials, a changing of the guardThe US swim team bound for Rio de Janeiro next month has as many as 17 first-timers. Left in their wake are such stalwarts as Missy Franklin, Natalie Coughlin, Matt Grevers, Tyler Clary and Jessica Hardy.
First LookTim Tebow's faith on display once again, this time in midairTim Tebow's displays of his 海角大神 faith on the field have been the subject of both admiration and derision. This time, his prayerful approach has some calling him a hero.
Violence breaks out at white nationalist rally in CaliforniaSome 30聽members of the Traditionalist Worker Party, a white nationalist group, were met by an estimated 400 counter protestors Sunday at a rally in Sacramento, Calif. 聽
West Virginia: More rain in the forecastMore than 20 counties in West Virginia were under a flash flood watch Monday, the National Weather Service said.
Why Black Lives Matter pulled out of San Francisco's gay paradeBlack Lives Matter said that it would not participate in San Francisco's pride parade, citing concerns about the police presence at the event.聽
Cover StoryGMO labels: The great American food fightHow Vermont's labeling law for genetically modified foods may change what America eats.聽- Why Evangelicals say US is no longer 海角大神Increased levels of immigration, the rise of non-religious "nones," and cultural shifts have contributed to a growing perception among Evangelicals that the US is no longer a 海角大神 country.
Search, rescue, and cleanup in W. Virginia after flash floodingNational Guardsmen were assisting in eight counties, helping local crews with swift water rescues, search and extraction efforts and health and welfare checks. West Virginia's governor declared a state of emergency in 44 of 54 counties.
TSA PreCheck: Will it shorten security lines at airports?TSA PreCheck is one way to shorten the long security lines at the airport 鈥� and the government's tradition of one-size-fits-all security screenings. 聽
First LookWhat Stonewall means to the LGBT communityFor many in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, New York's Stonewall Inn is much more than a bar.- Will Sheryl Sandberg鈥檚 advice for women resonate with Millennials?Sheryl Sandberg and her nonprofit foundation LeanIn.org have recruited high-profile Millennial celebrities to encourage working women to cooperate with each other.
