Social Issues

Trump to call for unity, face skepticism in State of Union
The White House says President Donald Trump will call for optimism and unity in Tuesday's State of the Union address, using the moment to attempt a reset after two years of bitter partisanship and deeply personal attacks.
A first: Women take the majority in Nevada Legislature and Colorado House
Monday, Nevada's Legislature becomes the first in U.S. history to have a majority of female lawmakers. In Colorado, also a first, women hold the majority in the House of Representatives.
Preparing to return to work, after a life derailed by drugs
"Drugs have taken their toll, but I can get back to that person I used to be," says Johnny Petty, who's getting help from a Minneapolis-based program that pairs drug treatment with job counseling and affordable housing.
Homeland Security created a fake university in Michigan as part of immigration sting
Eight alleged recruiters who were paid thousands of dollars for connecting students to the bogus university -- which had an actual office space in Farmington Hills, Mich. -- have been indicted.