Pope Francis opens Vatican meeting, says 'everyone' is welcome to the Catholic Church
Pope Francis has opened a big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis suggests blessings for same-sex couples
Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions. The Vatican on Monday published a letter Francis wrote to five cardinals on July 11 after receiving a list of five questions, or “dubia,” from them a day earlier.
Swimming World Cup meet for transgender athletes scrapped after lack of entries
Plans for the first “open category” swimming races to accommodate transgender competitors at a World Cup this weekend have been scrapped because of a lack of entries.
Chipotle faces federal lawsuit over allegations of religious harassment and retaliation
A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.
Deion Sanders' impact at Colorado raises possibilities other Black coaches can get opportunities
Currently, there are only 14 Black head coaches roaming the sidelines at 133 college FBS programs, while roughly half the players are Black.
Native American group hopes Taylor Swift's influence could end tomahawk chop during Chiefs games
A Native American organization is hoping Taylor Swift’s emergence at a Kansas City Chiefs game over the weekend and link to tight end Travis Kelce can help turn the tide and end the tomahawk chop.
Native American Group sues Washington Commanders over erasure of 'Redskins' identity
A Native American group filed a lawsuit against the Washington Commanders in federal court this morning that upends a long-standing cancel-culture narrative about racism in sports.
Confederate stained glass windows replaced at National Cathedral with homage to racial justice
The new stained glass windows at the Washington National Cathedral fill the space that once held four windows honoring Confederate Gens. Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
US education chief weighs new ways to deter college admissions preference for kids of alumni
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says legacy admissions must be revisited for diversity on campuses after the recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
Biden admin calls for 16 states to address underfunding of land-grant HBCUs
The Biden administration says Tennessee and nearly every other state with historically Black land-grant universities have missed out on $12.6 billion in funding over the last three decades.
'Battle of the Sexes' 50th anniversary: Push to honor Billie Jean King in Congress
On the 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's match against Bobby Riggs — still the most-watched in tennis history — King moves toward becoming the first female individual athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
Phoenix teen girl gets ready for career in law enforcement
Data from the U.S. Government shows only 13% of police officers in the country are women, but that is not deterring an Arizona teen from aspiring to join the ranks of law enforcement officials.
Conservative book ban push fuels exodus from American Library Association
The new movement is against the professional organization that has fought against book bans.
Laveen high school student proves gender is not a barrier when it comes to football
Football season is underway, and 2023 is the first year that girl's flag football is sanctioned.
Bud Light sales fall further, Modelo extends lead as best-selling US beer
Modelo Especial and Bud Light continue to trend in opposite directions.
Elon Musk hits back at DOJ over lawsuit alleging hiring discrimination by SpaceX
Elon Musk took to X to push back on the DOJ's lawsuit against SpaceX, saying the agency should sue itself
Biden commemorating 60th anniversary of the March on Washington: 'We continue the march forward'
Massive crowds gathered on the National Mall this weekend to honor the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington.
Jacksonville killings refocus attention on city’s racist past, struggle to move on
The deadly shooting occurred as the Jacksonville community prepared for an annual commemoration of an attack by a white mob on Black demonstrators protesting segregation 63 years ago.