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First LookCongressmen explore the 'civil' in civil rights on South Carolina pilgrimageA bipartisan group of 14 lawmakers visited South Carolina over the weekend in a three-day pilgrimage that sought to foster race and political relations.聽
First LookLast but not least: Rookie musher takes Iditarod's Red Lantern prizeNot wildfire, nor broken-down sled, nor runaway dogs could deter rookie contestant Mary Helwig from finishing the iconic sled-dog race.
NCAA tournament 2016: This is why they call it 'March Madness'Friday's first-round action in the NCAA men's basketball tournament featured an extraordinary number of upsets and near-upsets. Second round action starts Saturday o 聽CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV.聽
Why two states want to create registry of foreign refugeesLawmakers in New York and South Carolina want to create a registry of refugees. In S.C., if refugees commit an act of terrorism, their sponsors, could be held liable.
March Madness: Upsets and resilience rule first day of NCAA tournamentAs is most often the case with 'March Madness,' the opening day of the 2016 NCAA men's basketball tournament produced some notable upsets, while others, as expected, sailed along into the next round. The tournament is being televised on CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV.聽
For many US 海角大神s, ISIS genocide designation is a big dealMany conservative 海角大神s use the language of martyrdom when describing atrocities of the Islamic State. That deep concern for persecuted 海角大神s led to 'a very American debate' about genocide.
SeaWorld ends orca breeding: Rise of the 'humane economy'?SeaWorld鈥檚 decision is the latest of a spate of recent shifts toward the more humane treatment of animals in the entertainment and food sectors as public compassion for animals grows.
'Morning Joe' gets heat for telling Clinton to 'smile.' But was it sexist?MSNBC host Joe Scarborough has been slammed by the media for telling presidential candidate Hillary Clinton to 'smile.' He says he wasn't trying to be sexist, but does that matter?
First LookIn double win for activists, SeaWorld ends orca breeding, boosts animal rescuesAs the American public loses its taste for animal performances,聽the theme park vowed Thursday to end its orca captive breeding program immediately and increase rescue operations.
First LookReports of child abuse in shelter, spotlight struggles facing homeless familiesAfter New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement for better shelter security Tuesday, a new report suggests the safety of homeless children needs to be a top priority.
First LookNew York boosts security at homeless shelters: Will that help?Violence and poor living conditions at shelters deter some homeless New Yorkers from seeking help there.
Campaign 2016: Some tips on how to handle political angerAs violence erupts at Trump campaign rallies,聽the issue of political anger management is taking the national stage.聽
Meet the first Muslim-American to compete at Olympics in hijabIbtihaj Muhammad, a New Jersey-born fencer, is a proud Muslim and an equally proud American. She'll be聽the first U.S. athlete to compete in the Olympics while wearing a hijab, the head scarf required of Muslim women.
Louisiana and Mississippi flooding forces thousands to evacuateFlood warnings were in effect across the region Monday as many rivers remained dangerously high.
30 injured when L.A. to Chicago Amtrak train derails in KansasWhen the Chicago-bound train derailed, 30 people were injured, two critically, Amtrak officials said.
Cover StoryHow to save babies from the opioid scourgeA novel New Hampshire program helps infants exposed to drugs, at a time when a baby is born聽in the US聽every 25 minutes with symptoms stemming from a mother's opiate use.聽聽聽
First LookCalifornia doctors can prescribe life-ending prescriptions beginning in JuneCalifornia became the fifth state to adopt the practice when the governor signed it into law last year. Yet patients were left in limbo until a special legislative session ended on Thursday.
First LookMinnesota diners stunned by image of black man hanging at Joe's Crab ShackThe owners of a Joe's Crab Shack diner has apologized for the inclusion of the photo, along with a troubling joke, in the restaurant's table decor.
First Look'Pro-white' rally and prom scheduled for same park: How close is too close?The Atlanta-area school says it does not foresee any overlap between the two events, but for some students, the juxtaposition has cast a shadow on their highly anticipated event.
First LookLong-lost letter inked by Walt Whitman adds human face to trials of Civil WarThe 19th century poet routinely visited wounded soldiers in Washington, D.C., hospitals, frequently writing letters home dictated by illiterate patients.
