Boy Scouts Gay Leader Ban To End, But Church-Sponsored Troops Could Still Discriminate
If the measure passes, openly gay or bisexual adults would no longer be prohibited from being leaders.
Loretta Lynch Says Sandra Bland's Death Highlights Black Community's Concerns About Police
Minorities have long felt "law enforcement was coming in essentially to enforce laws against them, not to protect them,” Lynch said.
Donald Trump Blasts Scott Walker For Leaving Wisconsin 'In Turmoil' As New Polls Show Walker Leading Trump In Iowa
With new U.S. presidential-election polls showing Donald Trump trailing the Wisconsin governor, the reality-TV star attacked the Badger State's budget shortfalls, saying state is a disaster.
Mogadishu Jazeera Hotel Explosion: Al-Shabab Claims Responsibility For Car Bombing Attack At Somalia Hotel
The White House said the bombing is "yet another reminder of the unconscionable atrocities that terrorist groups continue to perpetrate against the people of Somalia."
Black Lives Matter Protests Monitored By Federal Department Of Homeland Security Since Ferguson: Report
Federal agents have monitored Black Lives Matter demonstrations, checking Facebook, Twitter and Vine to watch protests of police brutality in multiple cities.
LGBT Rights 2015: Texas Supreme Court Rules Houston Equality Ordinance Must Be Repealed Or Voted On
"I have never been afraid to take it to the voters," Mayor Annise Parker said.
What Is White Privilege? Jesse Williams, Nicki Minaj Tackle Racism Amid Sandra Bland Death, Black Lives Matter Protests
White privilege is defined as a series of attitudes and institutional policies that give unearned benefits to white people by default.
Tamir Rice Shooting Update: Family Delivers 60,000-Signature Petition Asking Prosecutor To Charge Police Officers
The Cleveland prosecutor's office has said it is reviewing the sheriff's department investigation, which ended last month.
Teenage Sex 2015: Sexual Activity Among Teens In US Remains Steady, Reviving Abstinence Debate
A new report found that reductions in the number of teens having sex have plateaued. Critics blame the move toward comprehensive sex education programs in schools.
JK Rowling Hedge-Trimming At Scotland Mansion Causing 'Chaos,' Traffic In Neighborhood, Residents Say
The maintenance at Rowling's house was due to end Friday.
Youth Voter Turnout For 2014 Midterm Election Lowest In 40 Years: Report
Only 19.9 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds voted in 2014, according to Census data.
Chattanooga Shooting: Armed Civilians Guard Gun-Free Military Recruiting Centers After Attack
"It’s unfair and disgusting that they aren’t protected," New Hampshire resident Brian Blackden said.
School 'Heat Days'? Hawaii Teachers Propose Canceling Classes If Rooms Don't Have Air Conditioning
Air conditioning systems are rated as fair or poor in about 30 percent of public schools in the U.S.
Donald Trump In South Carolina: Presidential Candidate Talks Immigration, McCain, And Lindsey Graham In Campaign Speech
The candidate's speech seemed to focus on nothing in particular and everything at the same time.
Donald Trump South Carolina Speech Live Stream: Watch The Presidential Candidate's Campaign Kickoff In Bluffton
He was originally scheduled to visit last month but canceled his appearance after the Charleston shooting.
Burundi Election 2015 Pictures: Amid Protests Over Nkurunziza Candidacy, Intimidated Voters Head To Polls
Polls opened at 6 a.m. after a night during which two people were killed in demonstrations.
Robin Williams Quotes: 11 Inspirational Sayings From The Late Comedian On His Birthday
"You're only given a little spark of madness and if you lose that, you're nothing."
Bernie Sanders A Nazi? Conservative Magazine Reporter Under Fire For Calling 2016 Candidate A National Socialist
A National Review reporter was lambasted online Monday night for penning an article in which some are claiming he called presidential candidate Bernie Sanders a Nazi.
Russia To Move ISS Astronaut Training To Crimea, Reviving Discussion About US Stance On Annexation
Russia's plan to move ISS training to Crimea next year could put the U.S., which has opposed the Russian annexation of the Ukrainian peninsula, in an awkward position.
Russia Fights 'Counterproductive' MH 17 Tribunal, Proposes Investigation With Greater UN Role
"Our suggestion is a different kind of suggestion," Russia ambassador Vitaly Churkin told reporters Monday.
Russian President Putin 'Obsessed' With 'Testing NATO' In Ukraine Conflict, Could Confront Baltics, Governor Says
Odessa Gov. Mikheil Saakashvili told the Independent that Putin will likely take on the Baltic states next.
Burundi Refugees Fleeing Election Violence Push Tanzania Camp To 'Breaking Point': Report
Doctors Without Borders estimated there were over 142,000 people in a camp built for 50,000.
California Drought 2015: $1.5M Fine Proposed For District That Took Water
It allegedly took more than 2,000 acre-feet of water.
Nigerian President Buhari Meets Obama At White House To Talk Boko Haram, Improve Relations
The U.S. and Nigerian presidents met at the White House to discuss Boko Haram's growing threat as well as the corruption and public health issues facing Nigeria.
National Ice Cream Day 2015 Freebies: 13 Places Offering Deals, Discounts On Scoops Sunday
Even your dog can enjoy a complimentary cone.
School Accountability A Civil Rights Issue For Organizations Fighting New Elementary And Secondary Education Act
Civil-rights groups say they worry changes in the No Child Left Behind Act could result in students being lost in the system or failing to graduate.
Nelson Mandela Quotes: 17 Inspiring Sayings From The South African Leader On His Birthday
He once said, "It is not where you start but how high you aim that matters for success."
Who Is Thomas Sullivan? Chattanooga Shooting Victim Identified As Massachusetts Marine
"He’d been shot at so many times over the years and then for this to happen at home in the United States."
Confederate Flag Controversy: Fresno City Council Bans Display On Government-Owned Property
The ordinance, which passed unanimously, is slated to take effect in 30 days.
Obama Prison Visit Pictures: Criminal Justice Reform Promoted By President At El Reno Correctional Institution
Thursday was the first time a sitting U.S. president has visited a federal prison.