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An unusual Muslim response to Donald Trump's commentsDonald Trump said Wednesday: 'I think Islam hates us.' Some Muslims think that's laughable. Literally.聽
First LookSpirit Airlines in-flight brawl: Is civility dead?Five women got involved in a physical altercation on a flight from Baltimore to Los Angeles when two of them refused to turn down the music they blasted from a portable speaker.聽
FocusCalifornia's two different visions for better foster careIn California, there's momentum to move more foster kids into families, not group homes. But for some kids, group homes can feel like family, too. The lessons could echo nationwide.
Why comedians don't know how to handle Trump, eitherComedians have ramped up attacks against Donald Trump. But he may have invented the first satire-proof campaign.
First LookPoor casting choice? Why Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone is so controversial.As Hollywood faces聽growing scrutiny over the industry鈥檚 diversity practices, the casting of Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone in an upcoming biopic has brought on a fresh onslaught of criticism.聽
First LookMost anti-gay city? What Twitter shows about tolerance in AmericaA new analysis of millions of tweets found that residents of Buffalo, N.Y., used the most anti-gay language on Twitter. Tweets originating from Wyoming and Montana featured the fewest slurs and prejudicial language.
The beautiful mind of Peyton ManningPeyton Manning has dramatically reshaped the NFL through his mental approach to the game.
How Peyton Manning changed football, everywhereLook past Peyton Manning's record-setting 71,940 passing yards over 18 seasons. Focus on how he changed the way football was played.聽
Boston Marathon movie can't film at bomber's former universityThe suburb of Watertown has also declined to give the filmmakers of "Patriots Day," about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and starring Mark Wahlberg, to film scenes on location.
Peyton Manning to retire after 18 NFL seasonsAfter a trying season that culminated with his second Super Bowl win, the Denver Broncos quarterback retires as the NFLs all-time leading passer and its only 200-win quarterback.聽
Denver to evict homeless from makeshift campsDenver officials say improvised campsites on downtown sidewalks and other public properties pose a health and safety risk.
First LookWhy N.Y.C. Mayor de Blasio will now march in St. Patrick's Day paradeNow that parade organizers have dropped its ban on gay and lesbian groups to openly march, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to participate in the 255-year-old tradition for the first time.聽
First LookWhy Mississippi AG will defend Confederate emblem on state flagA lawsuit is challenging the presence of the Confederate battle emblem in Mississippi's state flag. But the state government is defending it.
Violence against KKK shows rift among new civil rights protestersNonviolence still holds sway, and data suggest it is most effective, but there's impatience with the status quo and a push for more aggressive tactics.聽
First LookMLB shift? Yankee pitcher gets 30-game suspension for domestic violence.New York Yankees Aroldis Chapman has received a 30-game suspension under a new MLB policy that reflects a toughening standard on domestic violence.
First LookCatholic Church's disapproval boosts Girl Scout donations in St. LouisWhen it comes to Girl Scout fund-raising and聽cookie sales, critics can bring out customers.
First LookJudge yanks teeth out of New York salt law, one day before fines were to beginJust days after a judge struck down聽a restaurant trade group鈥檚 challenge to the new sodium-labeling law, another judge boosted the group's case today by聽temporarily halting its enforcement, which would have started tomorrow.
Mark Zuckerberg confronts 'hate speech' in Germany and at FacebookMark Zuckerberg examined hate-speech and free-speech restrictions, both at home and away, as he responded to Black Lives Matter issues at Facebook and anti-refugee commentary in Germany this week.聽
First LookTent city evictions highlight San Francisco's homelessness problemCity officials set a Friday deadline to clear out a tent city due to health concerns. San Francisco's streets are home to thousands of homeless people.
First LookParental support is key for emotional health of transgender youthA new study refutes the perception that transgender children who change their appearance are bound to suffer from mental illness.
