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First LookWhy Super Bowl 50 will be most highly-guarded sports event in US historyDespite a lack of credible threats to the game, recent terrorist attacks at a sports event in Paris and in nearby San Bernardino have security officials ramping up security operations.
Frederick Douglass: America's great abolitionistGoogle's honorary doodle of the influential abolitionist serves as a reminder of America's dark history of slavery, and as a statement on what men like Frederick Douglass accomplished.
Winter storm lashes southern California with 65 mph windsOne motorist was killed by a falling tree in Pacific Beach, Calif., that toppled as a winter storm moved across California, bringing powerful winds, heavy rain and snow.
Homeless man in Detroit now takes Visa and MastercardA homeless man in Detroit now takes credit card donations thanks to an app he set up on his phone. He has also set up a website and homeless collective to improve the lives of homeless around him.- Why Facebook is banning gun sales from siteThe Facebook and Instagram ban applies to private, person-to-person sales of guns, and will not affect licensed gun dealers, gun clubs, retailers who advertise on the site.
FocusCan Flint crisis spotlight need for action on lead nationwide?The crisis in Flint, Mich., is only one example of how poor neighborhoods nationwide are dealing with the effects from lead exposure.
First LookWhat's the key to well-being? Ask Alaskans and Hawaiians, says Gallup.Or maybe ask anyone: the difference between top-ranking Hawaii and last-place West Virginia is a scant 6.3 points.聽
In rural Oregon, wariness of extremists 鈥� and federal government overreachWhile many don't agree with the the militant tactics used in the Ammon Bundy-led standoff, his arrest, along with other protesters is unlikely to shift local perceptions out West that the federal government has an ever-tightening grip on public lands.
Seattle's homeless crisis: Can other cities offer a path forward?A deadly shooting Tuesday night at 'The Jungle,' a homeless camp in Seattle, underscores the depth of the crisis. But other cities' success may offer Seattle clues to helping its homeless population, experts say.聽
The surprising relationship between intelligence and racismA new study designed to examine the relationship between verbal intelligence and attitudes on race and racial policies offers some surprising results.
Why New York Jets must pay cheerleaders $324,000The Jets have agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit by its cheerleaders for low pay.聽The 52 women said they were paid $150 per game and issued uniforms.- Super Bowl 50: How well do you know the history of the NFL's biggest game? Take our quiz.
As the National Football League celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Super Bowl, test your knowledge of pro football's championship game.
Women rescued from car after three days buried in snow聽Why the Maryland woman was in the car remains unknown. At least 42 deaths have been blamed on the massive snowstorm.
Thank you, Bundys! Oregon anti-occupation fundraiser pulls in $78,000Both sides have pooled resources to support their vision of freedom. But as the protest drags on, anti-occupation Oregonians have found a new way to raise funds from the Bundys' long-haul mindset.聽
First LookNew pastor seeks to bring hope to Charleston church following massacreA new pastor has been assigned to Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C., where nine people were killed in a mass shooting in June. Her goal: to bring hope back to the community.
Beyond Manning vs. Brady: How Patriots match up against BroncosTom Brady and the New England Patriots travel to Denver where they take on Peyton Manning and the NFL's No. 1 defense.
Whitesboro drops 'racist' seal: Sign of the times for Native Americans?A decades-long debate over the Whitesboro, N.Y., seal has led to 'victory' for Native Americans who said it was offensive to their heritage. Are America's first people gaining more recognition?
How to fix Flint's lead pipe problemFlint's mayor says it will cost $1.5 billion to replace damaged pipes. Gov. Rick Snyder put the figure at $700 million. Others say there's a cheaper solution.
FocusA tale of two towns reveals tipping point for America's suburbsSuburbs are becoming more diverse, with some embracing it, while others struggle to evolve. Here are the stories of two towns in Texas.
Why 'Whiteness History Month' makes everyone uncomfortablePortland Community College plans to dedicate a month to the study of whiteness as a social construct, eliciting a range of reactions online 鈥� not all positive. But any meaningful discourse on race comes with contention, some say.
