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First LookLunch lady who gave hungry kid lunch gets all kinds of supportIdaho cafeteria worker聽Dalene Bowden lost her job after allowing a 12-year-old student who didn't have any money to take a hot lunch, sparking an online flurry of outrage.
Mall of America protest: why injunction can't stop Black Lives MatterThe Mall of America has blocked three Black Lives Matter聽'leaders' from protesting. But the movement doesn't rely on leaders, which makes it hard to stop.
Meet the people who think more drones are a really good ideaFor the most part, people don't like the idea of drones flying in US skies. But many businesses are convinced that, with some education, that will change. For now, however, they'd settle for less government red tape.聽
Cover StoryPhiladelphia's saint of the streetsSister Mary Scullion has helped Philadelphia become one of the most effective cities in dealing with homelessness. Fourth in a four-part series.聽
Montana governor allows bison to roam outside YellowstoneThe decision will聽allow hundreds of bison to linger year-round on an estimated 400 square miles north and west of the park.
Cover StoryNew Orleans takes fight against homelessness to the streetsAuthorities scour abandoned buildings and outdoor sleeping places to find people who need help. Third in a four-part series.聽
How American Muslims plan to counter post-Paris backlashMuslim leaders said Monday that they aim to register more voters and engage with young American Muslims to counter the lure of ISIS.聽
Cover StoryMinneapolis's innovative attempt to help homeless kidsAs part of a broader effort to stamp out homelessness, the city focuses on aiding young children and families to break the cycle of destitution. Second in a four-part series.聽- US troops to American Muslim child: #iwillprotectyouMembers of the armed forces, many of them parents, have launched a campaign to reassure Muslim American children that they're there to help, not harm.聽
Boy Scout leader held captive by frightened bear in N.J. Avoidable?Scoutmaster vs bear: After a New Jersey Boy Scout leader was held captive by a black bear for over an hour, some say the attack could have been avoided all together.聽
Cover StoryAn end to homelessness: Cities take on 'impossible' challengeTargeting specific homeless groups, many urban areas are now focusing on eradicating rather than just managing one of America's most intractable problems. First in a four-part series.聽
New York City homeless plan for Christmas: Will it work?As the holidays approach, New York City steps up contact with the city's homeless in an effort to persuade them to go to shelters. Is that enough?
College bowl games 2015: Who to watchCollege bowl games 2015:聽For football fans, the end-of-season college bowl games are the culmination of a fall's worth of football. Out of 40 games, here's a look at a few.
FocusWhy these Americans are 'done' with church, but not with GodAn estimated 30 million Americans are former churchgoers who nevertheless keep faith in God. Here are some of their stories.
In 2015, record number of US cities offered LGBT rights, report saysThe Human Rights Campaign's 2015 Municipal Equality Index reveals where the LGBT rights movement gained momentum in the US in the past year.
For young protesters against police violence in Chicago, it's personalChicago activists say the protests aren't just about the recent release of controversial police videos. They're about their own experiences with racism, violence, and poverty.
Wheaton College professor: 海角大神s and Muslims worship the same GodA Wheaton College professor has been suspended over a rigorous theological debate of whether 海角大神s and Muslims worship the same God.
First LookDown with General Lee? New Orleans will remove Confederate monumentsNew Orleans will become the latest Southern community to take steps to remove symbols with ties to the Confederacy.
With 'Force Awakens,' 'Star Wars' expands its universeThe resumption of George Lucas's space opera offers a shared cultural experience that transcends generations, gender, race, and politics. These days, that's rarer than water on Tatooine.
Why are non-Muslim women wearing the hijab?A professor who posted photos of herself in a headscarf in a show of solidarity with Muslim women was placed on administrative leave. Other non-Muslims are also donning the hijab. Some applaud the gesture, others say it appears reductionist or antifeminist.聽
