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Gabrielle Union Jokes Zaya Wade Doesn't Trust Her or Dwyane Wade With Schoolwork
As lockdown turned living rooms into classrooms, the actress and her husband, the retired NBA star, found themselves outmatched by their teenager's homework, and they were happy to admit it.
Al Kaline, Tigers' Perennial All-Around All-Star, Is Dead at 85
Known to Detroit fans simply as Mr. Tiger, he played his entire 22-season career with one franchise, won a World Series, and stayed close to the team long after his playing days ended.
Is St. Corona the Patron Saint of Pandemics?
As the coronavirus spread, an early Christian martyr named Corona drew sudden attention, with people asking whether the saint had any historical link to plagues and disease.
Assyrian Christian Among 85,000 Prisoners Released in Iran Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Iran temporarily freed tens of thousands of prisoners as COVID-19 spread through its crowded jails, among them a member of the country's small Assyrian Christian minority.
Conservative Views on Sexuality 'Need to Be Part of an Ongoing Conversation,' Bishop Says
The Bishop of Norwich argued that traditional teaching on marriage and sexuality should not be pushed aside as the Church of England keeps wrestling with deep internal disagreement.
Is the Decline in Religious Affiliation Slowing? Some Scholars Say Maybe
The share of Americans claiming no religion has climbed for years, but a few researchers now wonder whether the rise of the 'nones' is starting to level off.
This New Christmas Song Puts a Queer-Inclusive Spin on Holiday Romance
A fresh seasonal single reworks the familiar template of the Christmas love song for listeners who rarely see themselves in holiday music, part of a slow shift toward representation in seasonal pop.
De Blasio Aide Who Was Forced Out Had Been Fired Over Sexual Harassment Before
A senior aide to New York Mayor Bill de Blasio left City Hall after a harassment complaint, and reporting later showed he had been dismissed elsewhere for similar conduct.
A Vatican Opening on Sexuality Worries Conservatives and Cheers Reformers
A softer pastoral tone on LGBT issues emerging from a Vatican synod has split Catholics, with traditionalists fearing doctrinal drift and reformers welcoming a long-awaited dialogue.
Little Girl 'Traumatized' as School Teaches 6-Year-Olds There Is No Such Thing as Girls and Boys
A parent says a primary school lesson on gender identity left her young daughter confused and upset, reopening a wider debate over how and when schools should teach children about gender.
The Lumineers Challenge Music Industry Rules With 'III'
The folk-rock band's third album tells one story of addiction across three chapters of a single family, released with short films in a deliberate push against the singles-first streaming era.
'If You Take a Stand for the Unborn, Prepare Yourself for a Lot of Abuse'
An anti-abortion campaigner describes the hostility activists say they face, as the abortion debate grows more polarized and both sides report harassment and intimidation.
Afghanistan Moves to Arrest Soccer Chief on Sexual Abuse Charges
Afghan authorities are seeking the arrest of the country's football federation president after national women's team players and whistleblowers came forward with allegations of sexual and physical abuse.
Juliann Bluitt Foster, Trailblazer in Dentistry, Is Dead at 80
She broke through racial and gender barriers to become one of the most influential figures in American dentistry, leading national organizations and mentoring students for decades.
2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates Are Lining Up: Who Matches the Moment?
A crowded and ideologically varied Democratic field is taking shape for 2020, forcing primary voters to weigh electability against the energy of a more progressive base.
Huang Qi, Online Dissident and Rights Advocate in China, Faces Trial
The founder of one of China's earliest human-rights websites went on trial on state-secrets charges, with family members and supporters raising alarm over his deteriorating health.