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First LookSouth Carolina improves child well-being ranking. What's it doing right?In the face of persistent poverty, South Carolina shows 'slow and steady progress' in a new ranking of child well-being by state.
Can states separate politics from gun policy? California aims to try.California lawmakers voted聽to establish the first state research center on gun violence. Research could shed light on pockets of common ground on the gun debate where there appear to be none, some say.聽
First LookMaine governor 鈥� at odds with Feds 鈥� takes a stand against junk foodGov. Paul LePage has said no to junk food for SNAP participants, or he will pull the program. More states are levying taxes and restrictions against junk food. Have tough stances on sugary foods been working in other states?聽
Lionel Messi schools US soccer teamThe 4-0 loss in聽Tuesday's Copa America semifinal against Argentina聽illustrated just how wide the gap is between US soccer and the world's elite.
Cleveland takes NBA title: The 52-year playoff victory drought is overThe Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors 93-89 in Game 7 of the NBA playoffs.聽On Wednesday, Cleveland will host a parade, one that's been planned for a lifetime.
#LoveLetters on Father's Day: Children send videos to dads in prisonTo raise awareness of the impact incarceration has on the children left behind, Google is continuing a campaign it began on Mother's Day, using video to capture messages of love for parents serving time.
LeBron and Steph: Both are ready to win the NBA titleAs the final game of the 2016 NBA finals nears, both the Cavaliers and the Warriors are optimistic about winning. There are high stakes for both sides.
The view from Omar Mateen's Florida mosqueAn Egyptian engineer who is afraid his children could be radicalized says, 'We are determined to fight this.' But no one saw warning signs in Omar Mateen, underscoring the challenge.
In the year since the Charleston shooting, how much has changed?It has been a year since a mass shooting in Charleston, S. C., claimed the lives of nine people. Monumental efforts following the racially motivated attack resulted in the removal of Confederate flags from public buildings across the South, yet Confederate symbols remain.
First LookDonald Trump says American Muslims don't report extremists. Is that true?In the wake of Orlando's mass shooting, Donald Trump said that American Muslims refuse to tell authorities about fellow members of the faith who they suspect of turning to extremism. Is he right?
First LookNearly 100 dogs rescued: When does 'unsanitary' become cruelty?The dogs appeared to be in good condition, authorities say, but they had been kept in overcrowded and filthy quarters, raising questions about the definition of animal cruelty.
First LookAfter Orlando shooting, gun sales to LGBT people riseIn the wake of the massacre of 49 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla., gun shops have reported seeing an increase in LGBT customers, and an armed聽LGBT聽self-defense group has seen its membership spike.
First LookAfter Orlando: Is gun control debate reaching a tipping point?From the US Senate to the nation's newspapers, the US appears to be inching closer toward a common drive to address the number of mass shootings.
Has Orlando changed us?Rather than a portrait of a people unified in the wake of a tragedy, the responses to the Orlando shooting present a mosaic of frustration and resignation, with a kernel of hope that maybe this time things might be different.
Boy Scouts 100 years ago vs. now: What's changed?Boy Scout membership rates have steadily declined in recent years, as the organization struggles to adapt to a changing cultural climate.聽
First LookWhy Southern Baptists resolved to lower Confederate battle flagThe Southern Baptist Convention approved a resolution to stop flying the Confederate battle flag on Tuesday as part of a movement by its leadership to promote racial unity.聽
First LookAre we doing enough to prevent elder abuse?A new study on home caregivers of elders finds a too-high prevalence of abusive behaviors, which suggests a need to look to family situations in preventing abuse of the elderly.
Orlando attack: How to talk to kids about terrorismParents and teachers can help young people deal with terrorism or national tragedies by starting a conversation 鈥� and helping them find ways to help others.
First LookNational Aquarium announces dolphin retirement amid national sea changeThe Baltimore Aquarium is heeding pressure on zoos and entertainment centers across the country to more humanely care for captive animals.
For gay community, Orlando a sign threats remain amid growing toleranceThe past decade has seen America make a significant shift toward public acceptance of the LGBT community. Yet currents of hate remain, and a mass shooting in Orlando has become the most tragic example.聽
