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Why workout clubs gather at national landmarksFree workout clubs gather at national monuments, historic landmarks and other public spaces around the country, ranging from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., to the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
Virginia bans child marriages: How common are they in the US?A new Virginia law sets聽the minimum marriage age at 18, or 16 if a child is emancipated by court order. Experts say US minors get married - mostly to adults - more often than most Americans think.聽
Fourth of July gets louder: Victory for the individual, but what about the commons?Lighting firecrackers, for many Americans, is a visceral expression of individual freedom 鈥� one that has spread since 2000. Only three states with total bans on fireworks sales remain.
Fourth of July: John Cena's video pitch to redefine American patriotismPro-wrestler John Cena delivers a message about American love, not just pride, on Independence Day.聽
How America celebrates Independence DayFireworks, sure. But there are other ways that America marks its freedom.聽
AR-15 raffle to raise money for Orlando shooting families canceledAn AR-15 gun raffle was called off but聽Chicago police and Illinois lawmakers are pushing for longer prison sentences for repeat gun offenders who they say are driving much of the city's increase in violence.- Cover StoryRoad trip America: a journey inside the mind of MillennialsOn a drive from Boston to Los Angeles, two Millennials plumb the motivations and aspirations of members of their own generation 鈥� and find some surprises.聽
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.
