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Migration — whether from one country to another, or one political party to another — transforms culture and society, writes Michel Martin. The question is how the change happens, not whether it does.

Sunni and Shiite Muslims have been in conflict for centuries. But a mosque in the Bay Area is trying to break down those walls. With music, open mic nights and open arms, they've found common ground.

In Maine, where every newborn gets an automatic $500 grant towards a college education, one family had taken full advantage of the state's generous college savings initiatives.

In Nigeria, the Islamist group Boko Haram has turned to using young female suicide bombers. Mausi Segun, of Human Rights Watch, discusses why the extremist group is using these young girls.

It has long been established that poor and minority children do better in integrated classrooms. But there's more and more to suggest that the benefits spread to all students.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a 10-year-old girl has been hospitalized after being struck by a train in western Iowa.The Council Bluffs…

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Legislative leaders say ConAgra Foods' decision to move its headquarters from Omaha to Chicago while cutting 1,000 jobs in Nebraska…

After 22 years, Merida will leave for a job at ESPN as senior vice president and editor in chief of The Undefeated, a digital site that will explore the intersection of sports, race and culture.

Winfrey will also lend endorsements and share her own weight-watching journey as the company tries to shift its focus to meet changing dieting habits.

Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper could be ousted by liberal Justin Trudeau, son of the iconic late Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.