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Must the President Be a Moral Leader?
Voters disagree about the extent to which the president must demonstrate moral leadership.
Blackface Scandal Spotlights Deeply Embedded Racism
The incident is the third in recent weeks, one including Florida’s secretary of state.
Disasters Influence How Americans Think on Climate Change
74 percent of Americans say extreme weather in the past five years has influenced their opinions.
‘Miracle’ Flight Survivors Mark Decade of Thankfulness
It’s been 10 years, but there isn’t anything Tripp Harris doesn’t remember about the cold January day.
Growing Opioid Crisis Adds to Puerto Rico’s Problems
Puerto Rico hasn’t been spared from the opioid crisis that has plagued the U.S. mainland— a problem that seems to have grown as a result of a devastating hurricane.
The Most Memorable of the Trillion Photos Taken in 2018
What makes some images memorable and others easily forgotten? With so many in circulation, it’s difficult for any single photo to capture our attention and become a famed iconic image.
Where Are the Drones? Amazon’s Customers are Still Waiting
Jeff Bezos boldly predicted five years ago that drones would be carrying Amazon packages. Where are the drones?
New Lander Adds to Humans’ Long Fascination with Mars
InSight, the NASA lander, should provide our best look yet at Mars’ deep interior.
Trump’s Energy, Excesses Drove GOP’s Erratic Campaign
For Republicans, the sense the sky was falling formed since early this year.
When Rulers’ Sons Continue a Violent or Corrupt Legacy
A toxic mix of nepotism and abuses has defined several sons of the Arab world’s most infamous tyrants.
In Black Neighborhoods, Trump’s Economic Boasts Ring Hollow
Data that counter the positive picture Trump often paints in campaign-style rallies before largely white audiences.
Supreme Court Moves Right, but How Far, How Fast?
The moment conservatives have dreamed about for decades has arrived with Brett Kavanaugh as justice.
Kavanaugh-Ford Hearing: A Dramatic Lesson on Gender Roles
He let his anger flare repeatedly, interrupted his questioners and cried several times during his opening statement. She strived to remain calm and polite,...
Side Effect of Trafficking Law: More Street Prostitution?
Crackdowns targeting the sex-for-hire industry may have had unintended consequences.
Shame, Fear: Survivors Explain not Reporting Sexual Assaults
Shame. Guilt. Embarrassment. Denial. Disgust. And fear — of losing a job, friends, colleagues, privacy, safety, even one’s life.
A Warmer World Makes Hurricanes Wetter and More Intense
A warmer world makes for nastier hurricanes. Scientists say they are wetter, possess more energy and intensify faster.
Their storm surges are more destructive because...
‘Broken’ Economics for Preschool Workers, Child Care Sector
There's a dire child care workforce crisis amid a booming U.S. economy.
Aretha Franklin, John McCain and the 1960s
They moved across decades and changes and navigated a culture that their younger selves.
McCain Helped Build a Country that no Longer Reflects his Values
Arizona Sen. John McCain – scion of Navy brass, flyboy turned Vietnam war hero and tireless defender of American global leadership – a scholar of American politics.
Sex Scandals Fester at Unhealthy Organizations
When sex-abuse cases dominate headlines, a familiar pattern often emerges.
Climate Change & Wildfires – How Do We Know if There is a Link?
The role of climate change is seldom mentioned in many or even most news stories about the multitude of fires and heat waves.
Robots Are Getting More Social. Are Humans Ready?
Personal home robots that can socialize with people are starting to roll out. But are humans ready to invite them into their lives?
Who Chooses Abortion? More Women Than You Might Think
The abortion debate is at the center of U.S. political dialogue. But, who chooses abortion? More women than you might think.
Who is Q? Behind Conspiracy Theory Erupting at Trump Rallies
Who is Q that is spreading like wildfire? What makes Q different and what does Q believe?
Americans in Blended Families Cope with Toll of Deportation
As the United States takes a harder line on immigration, thousands of families are fractured apart.
Democratic Socialism Surging in the Age of Trump
There's a nationwide surge in the strength and popularity of the liberal movement’s farthest left flank.
Revisiting Jimmy Carter’s Truth-telling Sermon to Americans
On July 15, 1979, President Jimmy Carter called upon American citizens to reflect on the meaning and purpose of their lives together.
Boston Dynamics’ Scary Robot Videos: Are they for Real?
If you’ve ever watched a YouTube video of a Boston Dynamics robot, you probably remember it. But you may not know what the videos leave out.
The Forgotten History of Memorial Day
The holiday was Memorial Day, and this year’s commemoration on May 28 marks the 150th anniversary of its official nationwide observance.
Why Does the American Right Hate Iran so Much?
Now that Donald Trump has finally backed out of the Iranian nuclear deal, the rest of the world is trying to understand the thinking that went into his decision.
Why Do People Risk their Lives for the Perfect Selfie?
People have been wounded and have even died trying to take selfies. Animals and heights pose danger and have resulted in selfie fatalities. Then, why do people risk their lives?
EJI’s Lynching Memorial in Alabama Evokes Terror of Victims
The Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration opened on the site of a former slave pen in Montgomery, seeks to explore slavery’s legacy.
Cosby’s Life of Achievement Stained by Assault Conviction
His wildly successful stand-up concerts and albums, the smash hit TV shows, the immense comedic talent that gave him power to change pop culture — nothing is left unstained.
Barbara Bush Brought Plainspoken, Grandmotherly Style to DC
The wife of the nation’s 41st president and mother of the 43rd brought a plainspoken, grandmotherly style to buttoned-down Washington.
In Age of #MeToo, Can There Be Forgiveness, Second Chances?
Apologies men have made after being accused of misconduct during the #MeToo movement have fallen short of what’s needed for redemption.
Wayne Huizenga, the Man Who Built his Fortune from Trash
His business empire included Blockbuster Entertainment, AutoNation, and three professional sports franchises in Florida.
Gun Background Check System Riddled with Flaws
It only works if federal agencies, the military, states, courts and local law enforcement do a better job of sharing information with the background check system
The Complex History of ‘In God We Trust’
The place of “In God We Trust,” and similar invocations of God in national life reflect a particular view of the United States, not a universally accepted “American way.”
Method vs. Message: How Sports Can Start a Movement
Kaepernick and LeBron helped set a stake in the ground, declaring to athletes across all sports that their platforms could be used for more than fun and games.
Will the Unique Culture of Miami’s Coconut Grove Survive?
But as new architecture goes up and its business district revitalizes, Miami’s oldest neighborhood, is at risk of losing its unique history and tropical culture.
Martin Luther King’s Words Still Inspire Nearly 50 Years After his Death
More than a half-century later, in a world full of contentious politics, one of King’s memorable quotes remains relevant. It’s from his book “Strength to Love,” first published in 1963.
Trust and Truth Under Trump: Americans are in a Quandary
Interviews across the polarized country as well as polling from Trump’s first year suggest people seek out various outlets of information, including Trump’s Twitter account, and trust none in particular.
Trump Presidency is at Odds with Martin Luther King’s Legacy
The first Martin Luther King Jr. holiday of Donald Trump’s presidency is taking place amid a racial firestorm of Trump’s own making.
Why is El Salvador so Dangerous? 4 Essential Reads
How did El Salvador become so violent? These four articles shed some light on the country’s complex crime problem. Spoiler: It’s not just about the gangs.
Why Justice is More Important than the Rule of Law
Rather than issues related to their work or families, respondents Americans are most worried about the “future of the nation” and the “current social divisiveness.”
Sandy Hook 5 Years Later: Find Meaning Out of a Senseless Tragedy
Activism, charity sustain Sandy Hook families 5 years later. The Sandy Hook families have started various projects in memory of their family members.
Are 3-D Mammograms Really Better? Putting Mammogram to the Test
It’s the latest dilemma in a field that already vexes women with conflicting guidelines on when to get checked. Starting at age 40, 45 or 50? Annually or every other year?
Charter Schools Across the Nation Put Growing Numbers in Racial Isolation
The charter school movement born a quarter of a century ago has thrived in large urban areas, often aim to serve students who have been let down by their district schools..
Sexual Misconduct Accusations Put Spotlight on Sex Addiction, But Is It Real?
Is sex addiction a true addiction, a crime, or a made-up condition used by misbehaving VIPs to deflect blame or repair tarnished images?
Beyond the Daily Drama and Twitter Battles, Trump is Altering American Life
The administration has left its mark in smaller ways, as well, rolling back or delaying Obama-era rules and regulations.
Anniversary of Konrad Reuland Tragedy Reminds Us of the Toll of Brain Aneurysms
Reuland’s decision to check the organ-donor box on a driver’s license form, changed not only the course of Carew’s life but those of two other people who received Reuland’s liver and kidney.
Inside Story: How Russians Hacked the Democratic Party’s Emails
AP drew on forensic data to report that the hackers known as Fancy Bear were closely aligned with the interests of the Russian government.
Botulism Pills, the CIA, the Mob and President John F. Kennedy Assassination
The release of thousands of records relating to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy hasn’t settled the best-known, real-life whodunit in American history.
How a Job Acquires a Gender (and Less Authority if it’s Female)
Gender Stereotypes Disadvantage Women Leaders. Recent studies how how a job gets stereotyped and how gendered jobs harm us all.
Climate Change Before Our Very Own Eyes: Seas Rise and Trees Die
The process has happened naturally for thousands of years, but it has accelerated in recent decades as polar ice melts and raises sea levels.
Chester Bennington’s Life Crossed New Divides and Propped Mine with Music
Chester Bennington, Linkin Park ferocious lead singer singer, died at age 41 on July 20th, the day his close friend and Soundgarden Chris Cornell would have been 53 years old.
Economy and Security Overrule Environmental Concerns
Most Americans want 'aggressive' action on climate change according to a new: Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Global Warming, the Paris Agreement and the Role of the United States
What does the Paris pact mean for the rapidly heating Earth? Here's a guide to all things related to Global warming, the Paris Agreement and the US role.
Off-lease Used Cars Flooding the Market, Pushing Prices Down
For the U.S. auto industry, about 3.5 million vehicles will come off lease this year, after 3 million returned last year, according to Automotive Lease Guide.
What’s Known and Not Known About Marijuana
In a report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, they also rounded up what is known.
Can Opioid Addiction Be Cured?
Nationally, the rate of opioid-related deaths increased from around 3 per 100,000 people in 2000 to more than 10 per 100,000 people in 2015.
How Rich Are You When Even Millionaires Don’t Consider Themselves?
The more money you make, the more you also have a need for more money – it’s like an addiction. What is the sign that you’ve “made it” according to global standards?
First 100 Days of Trump Administration: Highlights & Reversals
These are highlights & reversals of the first 100 days of Trump administration and a way to mark his milestone ranking what he has accomplished.
‘Drain the Swamp’ More a Trump Slogan than a Practice
Trump also has brought scores of special-interest players into government and Democrats are skeptical he will ever deliver.
Paris’ Champs-Elysees: A wide Boulevard With a Long History
Paris' Champs-Elysees has long served as a backdrop for historical dramas and is now a major draw for visitors from all over the world.
The Hyper-Partisan Era of Trump
A poll was made where people were asked if they agreed or disagreed with statements Trump has made in recent years.
False ‘Corruption’ Claim About Hillary Clinton Over American Uranium Rights
Fact checking a False ‘Corruption’ claim about Hillary Clinton over american uranium rights that was spread by Donald Trump on the 2016 campaign trail.
Down Syndrome: An Inspirational Disability
On the World Down Syndrome Day, let's get to know more about people with Down Syndrome. Not an illness, but a disability. How to help raise awareness?
Chuck Berry Influence on Rock ‘N Roll Was Incalculable
Berry also was the subject of countless essays and histories of rock music. A legend who crafted lyrics that spoke to young people of the day and remained fresh decades later.
When Will You Get Gouged by Your Car Insurance Company?
Knowing what's behind the data, your overall goal as a consumer should be to stay below the radar of your insurance company.
Lies, Propaganda and Fake News: a Challenge for our Democracy
It has never been like this before. News sources are splintering and falsehoods spreading widely online. Can anything be done?
What It Takes to Truly Be ‘One of Us’
Debates over what it means to be a “true” American, Australian, German or other nationality have often highlighted the importance of a person being born in a particular country.
Trump Has Broken his Oath to God – and America
On Jan. 20, Donald Trump took the oath of office and swore that he would to the best of his ability “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”
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