Living In Poverty Might Physically Alter Children's BrainsLiving below the poverty line reduces brain volume in areas associated with learning, according to a new joint study from three universities.
Florida Gun Store Owner Declares His Business 'Muslim-Free'Florida Gun Supply in Inverness, Florida, has declared its store is a "Muslim-free zone" in response to the shooting in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Sandra Bland Case Shaped By Videos Seen, UnseenQuestions about Sandra Bland's death in police custody have been partially fueled by two videos — a YouTube clip of her arrest, and a Facebook post.
Conservatives Fear IRS Overreach After SCOTUS Marriage CaseSome conservatives are worried the Supreme Court's historic decision on same-sex marriage could strip religious groups of their tax exempt status.
New York City, Eric Garner's Family Settle For $5.9 MillionNew York City has reached a $5.9 million settlement with the family of Eric Garner after Garner was killed during a confrontation with NYPD officers.
'Go Set A Watchman' Sparks Collective Freakout Among CriticsEarly reviews are in for Harper Lee's 'Go Set a Watchman,' and critics are freaking out about the new, segregation-supporting Atticus Finch.
Medicare Update Focuses On End-Of-Life DiscussionsA proposed Medicare plan would pay doctors to talk to their patients about the end of their life.
SC Governor Approves Bill To Remove Confederate FlagSouth Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley officially signed into law the bill removing the Confederate flag from display on Statehouse grounds.
Gun In July 1 Shooting Reportedly Belonged To Federal AgentAnonymous sources say the gun used in a July 1 shooting of a woman in San Francisco had been stolen earlier from a federal agent’s car.
SC Statehouse Confederate Flag Gets 1 Vote Closer To RemovalAfter a 37-3 vote Monday, it seems likely the bill that would remove the Confederate flag from the South Carolina Capitol will pass the Senate.
Girl's Petition Helps Change Boys-Only Robotics ClassA girl in Ontario started a petition so she could join the robotics club at her local library. This comes as the tech world works on its gender gap.
Bubba Watson Wants To Repaint 'Dukes Of Hazzard' CarBubba Watson stirred up controversy by announcing he's painting over the Confederate flag on arguably the show's most famous "General Lee."
How Four Justices Disagreed With Same-Sex Marriage RulingFour justices dissented in the SCOTUS ruling on same-sex marriage and their dissents show the constitutional theory behind their opposition.
Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Same-Sex MarriageThe Supreme Court delivered a ruling in favor of same-sex marriage, saying it is a constitutional right and opening the door for marriage nationally.
Many State Flags With Confederate Ties Are Still FlyingMany people call the Confederate flag offensive, but there are other flags with ties to the Confederacy that aren't being examined as closely.
Graham Lets SC Governor Take Lead In Confederate Flag DebatePresidential hopeful Lindsey Graham joined South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley as she called for the removal of the Confederate flag from state grounds.
After Charleston, The Confederate Flag Is Still Flying HighIn the wake of a mass murder at a black Charleston church, many are questioning whether the South Carolina Capitol should fly a Confederate flag.
Charleston Church Shooting: Hate Crime Or Act Of Terrorism?A gunman killed nine at a black church in Charleston, South Carolina, Wednesday night. Was it a hate crime or a domestic terror attack?
