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Obama asks Congress for $1.8 billion to fight ZikaThe White House said the money would be used to expand mosquito control programs, speed development of a vaccine, develop diagnostic tests and improve support for low-income pregnant women.
First LookAs US braces for refugees, one Maine town offers lesson of inclusionAt a time when anti-immigrant rhetoric is on the rise, the town of Lewiston, Maine shows how the struggle of integrating migrant communities can be overcome.
Dominant defense carries Broncos to Super Bowl 50 victoryVon Miller forced fumbles that set up both of Denver's touchdowns, and helped carry Peyton Manning to his second Super Bowl title with a 24-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
Professor who said 海角大神s, Muslims worship same God to leave schoolLarycia Hawkins, a tenured political science professor, was due to face a disciplinary hearing after posting on social media that she would聽don the hijab head scarf before Christmas as a sign of solidarity with Muslims.
Super Bowl 50 preview: Denver Broncos vs. Carolina PanthersPeyton Manning seeks finish off a stellar career with another championship. Will Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers let him?
NYC huge crane collapse: Investigation into the causeA huge construction crane fell on a main street in Manhattan Friday,聽killing a pedestrian and injuring three people and crushing a row of parked cars.
How gun control looks from an Arizona gun showPresident Obama wants to regulate gun sales at gun shows more tightly. Here's why folks at the Crossroads of the West gun show say that won't help.聽
Super Bowl 50: Even in NFL's golden era, hints of a sweeping changeThe Super Bowl shows the NFL is more popular than ever, but the game could change in fundamental ways because of mounting public concerns over head injuries.聽
The first Black Lives Matter mayor?Black Lives Matter has prided itself on being a leaderless movement. But now, one prominent member is trying to translate its influence into political power.聽
First LookFlorida woman reunites with her birth mother after 82 years apartBetty Morrell had been looking for her birth mother since the 1960s. Now, with the help of her granddaughter, she has found her at last.
First LookHow Satanic Temple drove Phoenix City Council to drop opening prayersThe decision may have helped the city avoid a lawsuit over constitutional rights. But it has drawn the ire of some who say that offering a moment of silence instead is equivalent to banning prayer.
Is porn a public health crisis? Utah may be first state to say yes.Utah may become the first state to declare pornography a public health crisis, with a state senator introducing a resolution to recognize a range of "societal harms" from the "epidemic."
First LookReaction to Obama's mosque visit mirrors stark partisan divideRepublican criticism of Obama's historic address at the Islamic Society mosque Wednesday falls in line with a new report highlighting the partisan attitudes regarding American Muslims.
Judge gives green light to Bill Cosby sexual assault trialA judge on Wednesday ruled聽that Bill Cosby's sexual assault case will move forward,聽brushing off a former district attorney's claim that he previously granted the comedian immunity from prosecution.
For transgender 9-year-old, a very Girl Scout lessonAn outpouring of support for a transgender Girl Scout in Illinois last month illustrates the different ways Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts are handling LGBT issues.聽
First LookTransgender Girl Scout, initially rebuffed, sells thousandsControversy broke out this week after someone refused to buy cookies from a transgender Girl Scout, prompting support 鈥� and cookie requests 鈥� from around the country.
The weather mix: Tornadoes, heavy snow, and floodingTornadoes touched down in Mississippi and Alabama as thunderstorms swept through the region, while a powerful snowstorm buried parts of Colorado and Nebraska in more than a foot of snow before crawling into the Upper Midwest.
First LookObama's $1 billion to fight heroin reflects shifting views of addictionThe president will recommend that Congress set aside nearly $1.1 billion for federal and state programs to offer addiction treatment, a stark departure from the War on Drugs mentality of decades past.
First LookThree Seattle teens arrested in 'Jungle' shooting. What can city do?Three teenage boys were arrested for fatally shooting two people, and wounding three more, in a homeless encampment the mayor calls 'out of control.'
In Flint water crisis, the biggest problem to fix may be trustFlint, Mich., has a massive task to fix a water system tainted by lead. But many residents say the solution needs to go much deeper.
