How Young Muslims Define "Halal Dating" For Themselves
Young Muslims find a middle ground for fostering romantic relationships between what is permissible and what is forbidden.
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SeaWorld Welcomes Its Last Orca Born In Captivity
The orca Takara gave birth to a calf Wednesday at the SeaWorld park in San Antonio, Texas. SeaWorld announced last year that it was ending its breeding program.
Seeking To Bridge Divisions, Democrats Come Together In 'Unity' Tour
Since the election, Democrats have seemed very united in their singular opposition to President Trump's policies, but the 2016 presidential campaign exposed the fissures within the Democratic Party. Now, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and DNC Chairman Tom Perez are holding rallies across seven states in what is being billed as a "unity tour."
Lawyer Behind West Virginia County Lawsuit Against Opioid Distributors
Pharmaceutical distributors — the middle men in the opioid epidemic — have already been paying out millions to federal and state law enforcement officials for the companies' role in the crisis. But a new front in the legal battle against opioids has opened. One personal injury lawyer in small-town West Virginia has come up with a creative legal theory to go after these distributors so that small, ravaged communities can collect too.
Trump Holds Joint Press Conference With Italian Prime Minister Gentiloni
President Trump answers questions from reporters alongside the Italian prime minister at the White House.
Electrical Stimulation To Boost Memory: Maybe It's All In The Timing
Research in epilepsy has found a key to why small pulses of electricity to the brain sometimes help and sometimes hurt a failing memory. Brains hurt by physical trauma or dementia might benefit, too.
The 30-Year Music Legacy Of 'The Simpsons'
The Simpsons has won tons of TV awards in its 30-year run. But the sitcom's music has had its share of success on the Billboard charts, too.
Louisiana's Governor Declares State Of Emergency Over Disappearing Coastline
It's an effort to bring nationwide attention to the issue and speed up the federal permitting process for coastal projects. The state loses the equivalent of one football field of land an hour.
Press Descends On Arkansas Where Executions Are Held In Legal Suspense
The state of Arkansas will try again to execute two men Thursday night — if the courts clear the way. The state had hoped to put eight men to death before the end of the month.
In Departure From Obama Strategy, Mattis Prioritizes Military Cooperation On Egypt Trip
U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis is stressing efforts against Iran and changing the U.S. tone in the region with visits to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Israel. Human Rights are lower on the agenda.