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Jennifer Lawrence's 'X-Men' billboards get removed. Why?Violence against women? Outcry on social media that the heroine of 'X-Men Apocalypse' was shown in the grasp of a stronger male villain prompted the removal of the movie billboards. But is the real issue that there is too much violence in film and media?
In America鈥檚 culture war, state legislatures lead the chargeLawmakers in red states across the US are crafting bills that restrict abortion and provide protections for religious freedom.聽The trend suggests that聽state legislatures are pushing for 'traditional values' victories, even if they are short-lived, analysts say.聽
Florida braces for tropical storm ColinTropical storm Colin's maximum sustained winds Monday morning had increased to near 50 mph with some slow strengthening possible during the next two days.
Muhammad Ali: How he became a global iconMuhammad Ali was a man of principle, self-promotion, and poetry. And he boxed.聽
Muhammad Ali, the showmanHeavyweight champion boxer Muhammad Ali passed on Friday. A sportswriter remembers the man who was聽filled with pomp, whatever the circumstance.
California's new strategy to fight homelessness: a 'millionaires tax'The tax proposed by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors could help the city fund an ambitious $2 billion plan to provide housing for 47,000 homeless residents.
Payday loans: Can Washington make them less predatory?Payday loans charge huge interest but can be useful for some borrowers in a pinch. The federal government is stepping in with new rules aimed at protecting the most vulnerable.聽
First LookWill Prince's death give opioid addiction the public face it needs?As opioid use continues to grow in the United States, Prince's untimely death may give a public face to the ongoing campaign against drug abuse.聽
First LookHawaii teens go off-island for counseling: Any other options?A report shows Hawaii teens seeking mental health treatment often have to leave the island to find it. What are patients in other remote areas trying?
First LookIs anyone to blame for the tragic death of Harambe the gorilla?Police are now investigating the parents of the child who wandered into Harambe's enclosure at the Cincinnati zoo, which is now under investigation by the USDA.
After Harambe the gorilla shooting, how best to protect endangered species?The death of the gorilla Harambe comes amid a climate of heightened public interest in how humans treat animals 鈥� both in captivity and in the wild.
Capacity crowds in national parks: Is it time for restricted access?After a record-breaking 75.3 million visitors in 2015, the National Park Service is looking at ways to manage the crowds at its most popular locations.
As America took to the skies for Memorial Day, did TSA finally get it right?On a busy Memorial Day travel weekend, some signs that the TSA airport security logjam may be easing.聽
Vintage P-47 aircraft crashes in Hudson River, pilot killedThe P-47 Thunderbolt crashed Friday in the Hudson River during a promotion for the American Airpower Museum.
Millennials living with parents? It's not just a weak economy.For the first time on record, more Americans age 18 to 34 are living with their parents than with a spouse or significant other.聽- Kermit Washington investigation: Should donors have suspected fraud?Former NBA player Kermit Washington was charged this week by a聽federal grand jury with evading taxes and defrauding donors聽to his charity. Could donors have spotted problems with his charity before making contributions?
What makes Hawaii's Hanauma Bay America's best beach?Hawaii's Hanauma Bay has some of the state's calmest waters, most pristine聽beaches, and world-renowned snorkeling over coral reefs that teem with colorful fish. The Obamas spent four hours there on New Year's Day.
First LookHow Harlem's Frankie Manning put a little swing in America's stepFrankie Manning helped bring swing dance from Harlem's Savoy Ballroom to the world stage.
First LookAre employers required to grant prayer breaks to Muslim employees?A dispute between Somali Muslim workers and a Wisconsin manufacturing plant has centered around prayer breaks, as CAIR has filed a religious discrimination complaint on the workers' behalf.聽
First LookHow an Ohio Boy Scout made sure the flag was still thereAn Ohio high school student's reverence for the American flag struck a chord on social media, as Americans prepare for Memorial Day observances.
