Nation Jun 06 Mourners hold memorial for Floyd as more protests gather Mourners are holding a private memorial service in George Floyd’s North Carolina hometown while the nation’s capital prepares for what is expected to be the city’s largest demonstration against police brutality yet.
Nation May 19 Pandemic will affect Communion rituals for U.S. Christians Striking changes in Communion will take place at Catholic and Protestant churches across the United States over coming weeks as restrictions on large gatherings –- imposed because of the coronavirus outbreak –- are gradually eased.
Nation May 12 As Trump urges reopening, thousands getting sick on the job Recent figures show a surge of infections in meatpacking and poultry-processing plants.
Nation May 04 With split delayed, United Methodists face a year in limbo Had there been no coronavirus pandemic, America’s largest mainline Protestant denomination would be convening this week for a likely vote to break up over differences on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBTQ pastors.
Health Apr 23 Virus pushes U.S. unemployment toward highest since Depression Unemployment in the U.S. is swelling to levels last seen during the Great Depression, with 1 in 6 American workers thrown out of work by the coronavirus.
Health Mar 23 Texas moves to ban most abortions during virus outbreak Abortion-rights leaders nationwide decried the tactic, saying it was an affront to women grappling with difficult decisions amid the disruptions of the pandemic.
Nation Feb 18 Boy Scouts’ future uncertain after bankruptcy filing The bankruptcy petition listed the Boy Scouts' assets as between $1 billion and $10 billion, and its liabilities at $500 million to $1 billion.
Arts Jan 14 100 years later, prohibition’s legacy remains Even with prohibition ending nearly a century ago, its impact on American politics continue to be seen.
Nation Dec 17 Mormons pulling 400,000 youths out of struggling Boy Scouts The change brings excitement and some melancholy for members of the faith and may push the Boy Scouts closer to the brink of bankruptcy as it faces a new wave of sex abuse lawsuits.
Nation Nov 13 Catholic bishops’ new anti-abuse hotline to be ready soon A new national hotline to report sexual misconduct accusations against Catholic bishops in the U.S. could be operating by the end of February, three months ahead of the deadline set by Pope Francis.