Colleen Curry
Kentucky Senate Votes to Create Separate Gay Marriage License
The bill would create two licenses, one that lists a "bride and groom" and another that lists a "first party and second party."
South Dakota Could Be the First State to Ban Trans Students from Bathrooms of Their Choice
South Dakota is expected to become a legal battleground if Gov. Dennis Daugaard signs a bill prohibiting transgender students from using bathrooms for the gender with which they identify.
Warm Ocean Temperatures Helped Make 2015 A Record Year for Shark Attacks
The dual effects of climate change and El Niño contributed to a record 98 shark attacks last year.
Former LA Sheriff Pleads Guilty to Lying, Thwarting Federal Investigation
The LA Sheriff's Department ran an elaborate scheme to thwart a federal investigation into abuse at the county jails.
The Los Angeles Unified School District Has Banned Immigration Raids on Its Campuses
The school district's board unanimously voted to adopt a resolution declaring that it would not allow US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on school property for the purposes of identifying undocumented immigrants.
As Calls Grow for More Women in STEM Fields, Sexual Harassment Complaints Increase
An effort to increase diversity in science and technology is spurring a wider conversation about sexual harassment and discrimination against women in those fields.
Obama Has Launched a New Effort to Help More Immigrants Become US Citizens
A task force created by the president to increase the number of immigrants that become naturalized US citizens just kicked off a national tour in Los Angeles.
Obesity Is Skyrocketing Among African Children
As African populations move from the country into cities, an increase in consumption of sugary drinks and decrease in exercise has led to a growing obesity epidemic.
A Bipartisan Congressional Panel Just Agreed on Ways to Send Fewer Americans to Prison
Chief among the recommendations of the Charles Colson Task Force on Federal Corrections is sending fewer low-level drug offenders to federal prison, and sentencing offenders to far fewer years behind bars.
Polygamist Mormon Sect Accused of Using Local Police to Bully Non-Members
Two US towns settled by fundamentalist Mormons are being sued by the Department of Justice for systematically discriminating against non-fundamentalist residents.
New York and Miami’s Luxury Condo Booms May Finally Be Over
New federal government regulations aimed at cracking down on shady dealings behind all-cash sales of NYC and Miami real estate may be the nail in the coffin for the ultra-lux market.
The Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei Has Convinced Lego to Change Its Policy on Political Projects
The Danish company refused to fulfill a bulk request for its toy bricks from the dissident artist, prompting a torrent of online criticism that eventually led the company to reverse its position.