People Of Color With Albinism Ask: Where Do I Belong?
Albinism affects people of all races, but for people of color, a lack of pigment can leave them struggling to fit in.
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Why Has The Death Penalty Grown Increasingly Rare?
Even though the public largely supports it and the Supreme Court has upheld it, just 27 people have been executed this year, almost the same number of fatalities from lightning strikes.
6 Times Obama Called On Muslim Communities To Do More About Extremism
Conservatives criticize the president's language on terrorism, including his approach to Muslim nations and communities. But Obama has, on several occasions, pointed to Muslim leaders to do more.
In A Largely Quiet Life, Tashfeen Malik Showed Some Signs Of Extremism
Family once described Tashfeen Malik as a "modern girl." Last week she and her husband killed 14 people in San Bernardino, Calif. Authorities are investigating the killing as an act of terrorism.
Obama Delivers Rare, Prime-Time Address From The Oval Office
President Obama tried to reassure a nervous nation following the terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, Calif. He also cautioned against a military over-reaction.
Prosecutor Declines To Charge Officer Who Shot Chicago Man In The Back
Ronald Johnson, the state's attorney Anita Alvarez found, had a gun in his hand as he ran away from police. But, Alvarez, said that doesn't mean the officer didn't feel threatened.
How A School's Attendance Number Hides Big Problems
"Average daily attendance" has long been a trusted measure, but the number conceals an important metric in identifying kids at risk of failing or dropping out: chronic absence.
In San Bernardino, The Disabled Are Left Without Their 'Extended Family'
The Inland Regional Center is closed as authorities investigate Wednesday's mass shooting, cutting off care for 30,000 people with developmental disabilities.
Obama Calls On U.S. To Come Together, But Is Unable To Bridge Partisan Divide
Using a rare Oval Office address, the president called last week's deadly San Bernardino shooting "an act of terrorism" and outlined how the U.S. is working to combat the growing threat from ISIS.
Obama To Deliver Speech On Terrorism And San Bernardino Attacks
President Obama will address the nation Sunday night on the threat of terrorism in the wake of the attacks in California and Paris. It will be a rare prime-time speech from the Oval Office.