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In Prince, an icon who defied easy categorizationThroughout his life, Prince was able to bridge cultural divides by defying expectations of what a black man should look or sound like.
Beyond criminal charges, Flint wants to know someone caresThe first criminal charges to come out of Flint's water crisis show the state is taking important steps, experts say. But residents still wonder if the state is listening.聽
First LookDid the UK just comment on American LGBT laws?The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel website to include a warning for British LGBT聽travelers about controversial new laws passed by Southern states.
First LookMomentum for transgender acceptance outpaces that of gay rightsAmericans' views of transgender rights are rapidly shifting, though regional variations persist.
Harriet Tubman to grace $20: What that says about AmericaHarriet Tubman will replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill. It's a change that represents the different story Americans want to tell about the search for universal liberty. 聽
Why Tennessee won't make the Bible its state bookBut the聽.50-caliber Barrett sniper rifle will become a state symbol.聽
First LookAs 'Islamophobia' swells, flight attendants balance fear and safetyThe removal of an Arabic-speaking passenger from a Southwest Airlines flight earlier this month is the latest example this year of potential discrimination on US airplanes.
Passover at Disney World? Why some Jews are traveling for the holidayAs Passover vacations become more popular, some worry that the move outside the home can diminish the family-centered religious holiday.
First LookBoston Marathon: Why do the Ethiopians keep winning?For the first time, Ethiopians swept the men's and women's race of the Boston Marathon. Why do so many of聽the world's best runners come from East Africa?
Running the 2016 Boston Marathon on one legAmong the 30,000 runners in Monday's marathon are those who have survived and persevered. 聽
Cover StoryStephen Curry 鈥� the virtuous superstarHow he's changed basketball and become an irreproachable role model in an era of checkered athletes.聽
First LookIslamophobia rising? California student pulled from plane for speaking ArabicThe UC Berkeley senior was not the first to be removed from a flight this year as anti-Muslim rhetoric in America grows.
Tennessee 鈥楤ible bill鈥�: State legislatures reflect rising 海角大神 anxietyThe Tennessee bill to make the Bible the state book is the latest example of rising tension between the religious freedom and equal protection for all Americans.
Florida zoo tiger attack: Time to rethink animal captivity?A Malayan tiger attacked and killed a veteran keeper. This is not the first zookeeper killed by a tiger and it comes when many Americans are rethinking animal captivity.聽
Why concern about race relations has jumped 鈥� for whites and blacksAmericans both black and white, Republican and Democrat are increasingly worried about race relations, a poll shows. But the reasons could be different.- Should the smoking age be raised? Why California may say yes.Beginning next year, no one under 21 will be permitted to buy tobacco products in the state of California.聽
Kobe Bryant prepares for poetic farewellTwo historic moments for the NBA line up this week: Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant will play the final game of his career Wednesday night, as the Golden State Warriors look to topple the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls' record for most season wins.
North Carolina governor makes minor changes to controversial LGBT lawNorth Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory issued an executive order to protect employees from the state's new 'bathroom bill.' But LGBT advocates say McCrory's changes are not enough.
FocusGood jobs without a degree? Boston's $3 million test.Facing problems of income inequality, US cities looking at new ways to create well-paying jobs for workers.聽
Cover StoryWhy your taxes are so complicatedAt 4 million words long, the US tax code is one of the most complex in the world, the result of issues of fairness and, yes, your desire for deductions.聽
