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Two woman stand in kitchen, one older and one younger looking at her phone

After 17 years of 'legal life' in the US, a family considers its next move

The Trump administration is removing temporary protected status for El Salvador, a program that has permitted the Velasco family to live and work in the US since 2001. That puts them — and 200,000 other like them — at a tough crossroads.

After 17 years of 'legal life' in the US, a family considers its next move
Valdez protest

Mourning a journalist in Mexico who said 'no to silence'

Mourning a journalist in Mexico who said 'no to silence'
Blurry photo of residential neighborhood with police cars, lights

I was one of the lucky ones to survive the shooting in Kansas

I was one of the lucky ones to survive the shooting in Kansas
Man standing in front of desk

The reconciliation of Mark Wahlberg

The reconciliation of Mark Wahlberg
Residents of Chicago's Englewood neighborhood gather for a candlelight vigil against gun violence.

This new book looks at all the kids killed by gun violence on a random day in America

This new book looks at all the kids killed by gun violence on a random day in America
Woman and man looking at a cellphone

His brother was murdered for wearing a turban after 9/11. 15 years later, he spoke to the killer.

What does it sound like to forgive someone who murdered your brother? Hear Rana Sodhi’s full conversation with Frank Roque, who committed the first known hate-driven murder after 9/11.

His brother was murdered for wearing a turban after 9/11. 15 years later, he spoke to the killer.
Woman walks past crowd in gymnasium

In an era of 'enormous rage,' I’m still finding love in America

Valarie Kaur became an activist 15 years ago on 9/11. Today, her heart is breaking, but here’s how she finds hope.

In an era of 'enormous rage,' I’m still finding love in America
An aerial view of freeway, with rows of police and protesters in front of an off-ramp

Leaders of this protest against police violence gave unusual instructions: Form a circle around people of color.

Otherhood explores the emotions of people in the Black Lives Matter movement’s orbit: a refugee worried America is becoming more like the place he had to flee, a group determined to teach kids how to articulate their feelings; and an ally, neither black nor white, who finds her place in the protests.

Leaders of this protest against police violence gave unusual instructions: Form a circle around people of color.
Man kneels in front of make-shift memorial with head in hands

For 'lone wolf' terrorists, the motivation for violence isn’t always hate

A social psychologist studied terrorism case histories and reached a surprising conclusion. Some lone wolf terrorists are motivated not by hate, but by love.

For 'lone wolf' terrorists, the motivation for violence isn’t always hate
A man protesting the shooting death of Alton Sterling is detained by law enforcement near the headquarters of the Baton Rouge Police Department in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on July 9, 2016.

America talks a lot about a 'race war.' Here's why it doesn't need to fight one

After a week of violent tension, some are asking if America is seeing the beginnings of a race war. But can there ever be winners and losers in such a fight?

America talks a lot about a 'race war.' Here's why it doesn't need to fight one
People join hands around group as they exit building

'For a lot of our families, having a son or a daughter who is gay maybe was a secret until this weekend'

Advocates in Orlando hope tragedy can lead to healing of divisions, for Latinos and for the nation.

'For a lot of our families, having a son or a daughter who is gay maybe was a secret until this weekend'
These photos of models in situations that resemble violence from terrorism are raising serious questions.

Why a fashion photographer thought a terrorism-inspired shoot would be great

Peruvian fashion photographer Rodrigo Diaz had models pose like the victims of terrorist attacks. For some reason, though, he didn't expect to get such a negative reaction.

Why a fashion photographer thought a terrorism-inspired shoot would be great
A masquerader during 2013 Carnival in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. This year, a Japanese tourist's murder spurred the mayor's resignation and a conversation about women's rights.

Is the death of a Japanese tourist at Trinidad's Carnival a symptom of a society with a problem?

He blamed a woman's death on her "vulgar behavior" — and resigned following backlash over his comments. But will this change attitudes toward Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago?

Is the death of a Japanese tourist at Trinidad's Carnival a symptom of a society with a problem?
Planned Parenthood

There's a long legacy of violence against abortion providers in the US

Attempted murders, bombings, arson and other violence are common at abortion clinics in the US.

There's a long legacy of violence against abortion providers in the US
A DHS police investigator is seen with a canine at residential location following a mass shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon October 1, 2015.

Mexico to US after Oregon shootings: You call us dangerous?

Mexico is often seen as a dangerous and violent country by Americans. But when Mexicans hear about mass killings in the US, they think the travel warnings to their country are hypocritical.

Mexico to US after Oregon shootings: You call us dangerous?