Stories of corruption and crime dominate the news.
Glimmers of hope appear in reports of brave actions and selfless deeds.
Further information on this topic can be found in a related discussion about overcoming adversity in a troubled world, which explores ways to cope with the prevalence of wrongdoing and injustice.
government
Trump and his Republican Party wrapped up an unusual convention in Dallas on Thursday, hoping to strengthen their midterm election prospects. Here are five takeaways from the two-day convention....
News
U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that a unified Ireland would be fantastic, wading into a complex and politically charged subject during a weekend visit to a major tournament at his Irish golf course. At a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Michel Martin in Dublin, Trump ...
safety
State leaders are breathing a sigh of relief that the Trump administration’s threats to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency have subsided. But experts say there’s still confusion....
News
Check out all the sights and sounds from Robinson’s thrilling 55-48 road win over Lorena, including interviews with Dylan Medlock and Brice McCurdy.
schools
Cuts to the nation's largest food assistance program will likely spill over into schools, causing students to lose access to free breakfast and lunch.
News
The Solheim Cup is deadlocked at 4-4 after Friday's opening day of competition in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.
News
The Yankees hosted the Mets in the Bronx on Friday on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that rocked New York City.
parks
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame welcomed its newest class of leg-ends and change makers on Aug. 15, headlined by Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, Doc Rivers, Amar'e Stoudemire, Mike D'Antoni, Mark Few, Joey Crawford and the 1996…...
