The Pew study authors say their findings counter the view that religiously active people are less engaged with the secular world. Increased trust of others and optimism about one's impact on the community are cited as factors.
Air Jordans went on sale Friday and police were called out to control 'shop mobs' across the US – some using pepper spray to subdue crowds. Critics say Nike deliberately limited production in order to create a frenzy.
A federal judge in Arizona heard arguments Thursday in a lawsuit in which Hispanic plaintiffs contend Sheriff Joe Arpaio is ignoring constitutional probable cause standards by targeting Latinos with traffic stops.