Nation May 25 11 states to sue over Obama administration's transgender directive Texas plans to sue the Obama administration after it told school districts in the U.S. to allow transgender students use bathrooms and other facilities that matched their gender identity, state politicians said Wednesday.
Nation May 24 Dylann Roof will face death penalty in Charleston church shooting trial Federal prosecutors announced they will seek the death penalty in the case against Dylann Roof, the 20-year-old accused of killing nine worshippers at a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina last year.
Nation May 23 Baltimore officer acquitted of all charges in second Freddie Gray death trial Baltimore Police officer Edward Nero was acquitted of all charges Monday for his involvement in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old black man who died while in custody last year.
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.