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Older Americans' breakups are causing a 'graying' divorce trend

Older Americans' breakups are causing a 'graying' divorce trend

For baby boomers, divorce has almost become, like marriage, another rite of passage. The post-World War II generation is setting new records for divorce: Americans over 50 are twice as likely to get divorced as people of that age were 20 years ago. But just because it's more common, doesn't mean it's not still painful.
by Ina Jaffe

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With Nets, Jason Collins will be NBA's first openly gay player

With Nets, Jason Collins will be NBA's first openly gay player

Collins signed a 10-day contract with the Nets on Sunday, and is expected to be in uniform against the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday night. It will be his first NBA game since coming out as gay in a Sports Illustrated article in May. He became a free agent after the 2012-2013 season and remained unsigned.
by Steve Mullis

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For abused Native American women, new law provides a 'ray of hope'

For abused Native American women, new law provides a 'ray of hope'

This Thursday, three Native American tribes are changing how they administer justice. For almost four decades, a U.S. Supreme Court ruling has barred tribes from prosecuting non-American Indian defendants. But as part of last year's re-authorization of the Violence Against Women Act, that situation is changing.

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Georgia clears the road for Confederate-themed license plate

Georgia clears the road for Confederate-themed license plate

"We believe that all people ought to be able to celebrate their history and their heritage, and that includes Southerners," says Sons of Confederate Veterans spokesman Ray McBerry. "We did anticipate that there could be some folks who would not like that, but we encourage them to go and make application for their own specialty plates."
by Adam Ragusea

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Olympics to transform Rio

Olympics to transform Rio

Rio de Janeiro is set to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games and there are two starkly different visions of what that will mean for the "marvelous city," as it is known.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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Judge denies motion to block archbishop's deposition, release of priests' names

Judge denies motion to block archbishop's deposition, release of priests' names

"There is no persuasive legal or factual basis for Defendants' motions and they are, in part, premature," District Court Judge John B. Van de North, Jr. said in his ruling.

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Out of the closet and onto the football field

Out of the closet and onto the football field

Scott Cooper talks about his experience being an openly gay football player at Augsburg College, and about Michael Sam, who's likely to become the first openly gay player in the NFL.

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Judge: Va. same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

U.S. District Judge Arenda Wright Allen issued a stay of her order while it is appealed, meaning that gay couples in Virginia will still not be able to marry until the case is ultimately resolved. Both sides believe the case won't be settled until the Supreme Court decides to hear it or one like it.
by The Associated Press

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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee suspends death penalty

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee suspends death penalty

The first-term Democrat said he came to the decision after months of review, meetings with family members of victims, prosecutors and law enforcement.
by The Associated Press

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Missouri All-American football player says he's gay

Missouri All-American football player says he's gay

Tolerance is about to be tested in the National Football League. And Michael Sam hopes his ability is all that matters, not his sexual orientation. Missouri's All-America defensive end came out to the entire country Sunday night.
by The Associated Press

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