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History-making Tony Awards torn between sadness and celebrationOn a night dedicated to the victims of the Orlando shooting, the Tonys for the first time awarded all the musical acting prizes to actors of color. Hip-hop phenomenon 'Hamilton' won 11 out of 16 awards.- Think you know first responders? Take our quiz!
Twilight of the Old South?Rural Southerners are fighting to save the values that have long defined the region. But they worry they are losing ground.聽
Southern Baptists face a familiar trend: emptier pewsThe Southern Baptist Convention has announced a decline in membership, mirroring trends seen in churches throughout the United States and Europe.聽
First LookCan Southern Baptists turn a new page on race relations?The Southern Baptist Convention, which was founded following a rift with northern Baptists over slavery, plans to hold聽a denomination-wide discussion of racism during its annual meeting next Tuesday.
The religious journey of Muhammad Ali, 'ambassador' of IslamMuhammad Ali had an extraordinary life, but many American Muslims can relate to his evolution within Islam, and some are concerned about the impact of losing him in a time of heightened Islamophobia.
First LookShould native American families have precedence in foster placement?A new regulation bolsters the highly contested 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act, which states that native American children who are removed from their families should be placed with relatives or other native American families.
First LookIs there another side to the payday lending debate?As government regulators move to restrict payday loans, advocates say the stricter regulations could harm the people they are trying to help.
First LookAfter 21 years, California mom's emotional reunion with lost sonThe San Bernadino County's Child Abduction Unit located the missing toddler, now 22 years old, in Mexico.聽
California raises smoking age to 21, other states set to followCalifornia became the second state to raise the minimum legal age to buy tobacco to 21, showing the continuing momentum for laws that target youth smoking.
First LookTexas valedictorian faces backlash when she tweets she is undocumentedMayte Lara Ibarra hoped to alter American's view of undocumented immigrants when she tweeted about her educational success. She did not expect the response she received.
Muhammad Ali's Muslim prayer service draws 14,000 for "a teaching moment"More than 14,000 mourners joined Muhammad Ali's family in Louisville for the boxing legend's Jenazah, a Muslim funeral service.聽
First LookMedical marijuana is now legal in half of US statesThe US reached a milestone as Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) signed legislation Wednesday paving the way for a medical marijuana program: half the states now permit pot for medicinal purposes.
First LookIs there a war on front yard gardens?A Miami couple brought their case to court Wednesday, arguing that a city ordinance banning their front yard vegetable patch violates their Constitutional rights.聽
Athlete as moral crusader: Is the Muhammad Ali model lost?The champion boxer if anything had an even larger impact outside the ring than in it, becoming a symbol of black pride and war opposition in an era of upheaval.
Why racism is the focus of Airbnb's annual conferenceAt its annual tech conference, Airbnb explored how to promote diversity and inclusion among its hosts.聽
Why California veterans oppose raising the smoking ageOn Thursday, California's smoking age goes up to 21, prompting a debate about personal freedoms and the influence of Big Tobacco.
First LookMaria Sharapova's 2-year tennis ban for doping: How bad is accidental cheating?Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova has received a two-year ban for doping, which she has promised to appeal because she believes that her lack of knowledge about the doping should carry more weight.聽
First LookFederal focus on permanent housing leaves some Americans shelterlessAs the federal government and local communities shift strategies for ending homelessness toward permanent housing, some of the most vulnerable are left with nowhere to go.
First LookHarambe's death highlights Americans' inner struggle with zoosThe Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is set to reopen its gorilla exhibit Tuesday with a higher barrier, but the debate over keeping animals in captivity is far from over.
