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Autumn Veatch: Teen survives plane crash, walks out of wildernessAutumn Veatch:聽A 16-year-old girl survived a small plane crash Saturday in Washington state and then hiked through thick forest to reach safety Monday- Mysterious explosion on Rhode Island beach. Theories abound.The blast Saturday at Salty Brine beach in Narragansett was so strong that Kathleen Danise was hurled from her beach chair 10 feet in the air. But no evidence of a bomb has been found.聽
US Evangelicals ponder their role, now that gay marriage is law of the landFollowing the US Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage, Evangelicals have been by turns conciliatory, confident, and troubled. Here is how their debates on the subject are evolving.
Miss USA crowned: What did she say about race relations?Olivia Jordan of Oklahoma was crowned Miss USA in the wake of a controversy saw the pageant separate from Donald Trump, a Republican presidential candidate.聽
In an amazing arc of grace, Confederate battle flag finally furledIn South Carolina, the aftermath of the Charleston shootings will be remembered not for rancor and division, but for a display of love and unity of purpose. On Friday, the Confederate battle flag was removed from the State House grounds.
Why Floyd Mayweather was stripped of his world titleThe World Boxing Organization has stripped聽Mayweather of the welterweight world title he won after beating Manny Pacquiao in May. The WBO says that Mr.聽Mayweather聽failed to comply with the organization's rules.
USA wins World Cup in astonishing style, thanks to Carli LloydThe USA beat Japan, 5-2, to win its record third Women's World Cup and first since 1999. The game by American Carli Lloyd was one for the ages.
The mystery around Harper Lee's new old novel'Go Set a Watchman' breaks records as controversy swirls around its 'discovery.'- Cover StoryWhy Southern writers still captivate, 55 years after 'To Kill a Mockingbird'As 'Go Set a Watchman' is released, the South, even in the distracted age of social media, retains its place as the center of American storytelling.
Can Team USA keep win streak alive against rival Japan?History will repeat itself Sunday when the US women's national team faces off against Japan in the World Cup final.聽
Kentucky couples sue clerk who won't issue gay marriage licensesFour Kentucky couples have filed a suit against a clerk who has refused to issue marriage licenses after the US Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriages are legal.聽
Is gay marriage paving the way for legal polygamy?Chief Justice John Roberts prompted the discussion with remarks from his dissent after the Supreme Court ruled for same-sex marriage.聽
Trump's Miss USA pageant dumped by NBC, rescued by ReelzNBC cited Donald Trump's comments on Mexican immigrants in announcing it was cutting business ties with him. The Reelz channel now says it will broadcast the Miss USA pageant.
New stars emerge as Team USA heads to the World Cup FinalThe US Women's team clocked its fifth straight shutout on Tuesday, beating No. 1 seed Germany 2-0 in Montreal.
Women's World Cup: US headed to finals after blanking GermanyGoals by Carli Lloyd and Kelley O'Hara pushed the Americans past the Germans in Tuesday night's World Cup semifinal.
As South Carolina mulls furling flag, pro-Confederate protests growTo some on the pro-Confederate side, the flag is a symbol of the South, depicting valor and also representing opposition to political tyranny. But South Carolina may have the votes to remove the flag from State House grounds.
Facebook flag wars. Where should the conversation happen?The recent Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage and the debate over the legitimacy of the Confederate flag have saturated social media sites with images. Are these symbols fostering productive conversation?聽
Gay Pride Day celebrates rapidly accelerating advances in gay rightsThe Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage gave added reason to celebrate Gay Pride Day around the US Sunday. It follows rapid advances in this important aspect of civil rights and public acceptance.
Protester climbs flag pole, removes Confederate flag in S.C.Bree Newsome of Charlotte, N.C. was arrested after she removed the Confederate battle flag 聽in front of the State House in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday.
California tightens vaccination exemptions for kids: how parents see itCalifornia is moving to require that all children be vaccinated unless they have a medical exemption. Some parents say it's necessary, some say it's a violation of their rights. But there might be compromises that work.
