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As head of the LGBT Liaison Unit, Sgt. Jessica Hawkins trains officers how to respond to crimes involving LGBT people and does community outreach.

For D.C.'s LGBT Community, A Police Liaison Who Can Relate

Sgt. Jessica Hawkins was a cop for 20 years before she transitioned. Getting through that first day at work after she came out was hard — but it turned out to just be the start.

Springfield (Ill.) High School's David Lu returns a shot during a tennis tournament in May. When it's not attacking Democrats, the partisan <em>Sangamon Sun</em> has written repeatedly about Lu's national ranking - recently at 7,379th for boys under 18 - with no additional information. The paper twice illustrated the articles with a photo of a boy who appeared to be no older than 10, and white.

Right-wing 'zombie' papers attack Illinois Democrats ahead of elections

Printed newspapers sent out across Illinois push Republican talking points against Democrats just in time for election season. They're taking advantage of the erosion of local news.

K-pop group Twice during an autograph session on June 28, 2016 in Seoul, South Korea.

What The World Listened To Most In 2016

Deep within an annual report on the global music industry is a listing of the most popular songs and albums from around the world. We listen to 2016's biggest from Croatia, India, Ecuador and more.

Best in show at Westminster: Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen

The 6-year-old PBGV bested six other finalists and made history — it was the first win for that breed. PBGVs belong to the hound group, and are known for their rabbit-hunting abilities.

Trump brings the weight of the presidency on a perceived enemy — and a private American

With an executive order targeting the government's former top cybersecurity official, Chris Krebs, President Trump has brought the weight of the presidency and DOJ down on a perceived enemy — and a private American.

Emergency personnel help a passenger at the scene of a train wreck, Tuesday, in Philadelphia.

Engineer Applied Emergency Brake Before Fatal Amtrak Derailment

An NTSB board member says the train was traveling at 106 mph while making a turn in a 50-mph zone. Tuesday night's derailment in Philadelphia claimed seven lives; dozens were injured.

Over time, Aether's Cone speaker uses an algorithm to learn the taste of its owner, and offers time- and location-specific recommendations.

Would You Like To Hear A Song, Dave?

The rise of the music recommendation algorithm suggests that the future of music curation may be in tracking individuals' behavior, not just mapping their taste.

A vaccination that would be free inside a health plan's network can result in a bill when administered by an unapproved doctor.

Opting Out Of Your Insurance Plan's Network Can Be Costly

People who choose to go to unapproved doctors and hospitals for care may find themselves with unexpected out-of-pocket expenses and copayments for services that would otherwise be free.

Millions of homeowners have put their mortgage payments on pause amid the coronavirus crisis. "A lot of people are in distress," says Michael Fratantoni, chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Nearly 3 Million Homeowners Get Mortgage Help, But Others Hit Roadblocks

Congress ordered lenders to let homeowners who've been hurt financially in the crisis to skip mortgage payments. Many are getting that help, but others say their lenders aren't playing by the rules.

A medical worker walks past a row of ambulances parked outside Houston Methodist Hospital on June 22. The hospital is treating a current surge of COVID-19 cases.

'Each Day It's More And More': Houston Hospital Makes Room For COVID-19 Surge Cases

Roberta Schwartz, chief innovation officer at Houston Methodist Hospital, describes how the hospital is dealing with the current influx of COVID-19 cases.

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