Nation May 20 Secret Service officer shoots armed man outside White House President Barack Obama was not on the premises during the shooting.
Nation May 13 For this transgender teen, the importance of being seen as ‘one of the guys’ Going to the bathroom was a nerve-wracking experience for Alex Singh before he came out as transgender in middle school. "I just felt very out of place and like I did not belong," the 14-year-old high school freshman told the…
Nation May 12 If humans are curating your Facebook news, does that mean there’s bias? What are the ethics surrounding Facebook’s involvement in journalism? What level of transparency should platforms like Facebook provide?…
Nation May 04 Justice Department says North Carolina’s anti-LGBT law is a Civil Rights Act violation The Justice Department warns North Carolina not to implement a law that has been considered the most anti-LGBT law in the United States.
Economy May 02 Alleged Bitcoin creator comes forward, but questions remain After years of speculation and independent investigations that sought to identify the elusive inventor behind the digital currency Bitcoin, the apparent creator decided Monday to come forward himself.
Arts May 02 There’s more to Janis Joplin than tragedy Amy Berg’s documentary complicates the public memory of Joplin as a cautionary tale of rock and roll excess.
Arts Apr 29 Hello, neighbor! #ItsABeautifulDay to pay tribute to Mister Rogers Neighborly folk took to social media Friday to pay tribute to Fred Rogers, by sharing photos of themselves wearing the "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" host's trademark garment.
Nation Apr 25 Cleveland agrees to pay $6 million over fatal shooting of Tamir Rice The city of Cleveland agreed to pay $6 million, in two yearly installments, to settle a federal lawsuit over the November 2014 fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice by a police officer.
Nation Apr 15 Mississippi governor signs law authorizing guns in churches Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed a bill into law Friday that allows specially trained churchgoers to carry concealed firearms to enhance security at places of worship.
Nation Apr 15 Tennessee governor vetoes bill to make Bible the official state book Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam vetoed a bill Thursday that would have made the Holy Bible the state's official book, more than a week after the controversial measure reached his desk.