Culture

It's almost a cliche. First, someone talking about blacks makes reference to fried chicken, watermelon, monkeys or dogs — or even uses the indefensible N-word. Then, along with the inevitable apology, comes the kicker: I'm not racist. The latest...

RIVERTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say a bone found last week in West Michigan has been confirmed to be part of an adult human skull. The Mason County sheriff's department says the bone was among a group of 12 bones found Friday in...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — For Google CEO Larry Page, happiness is a warm computer. "Technology should do the hard work so people can get on doing the things that make them happiest in life," Page told a crowd of 6,000 software developers and...

ATLANTA (AP) — Chris Kelly, half of the 1990s kid rap duo Kris Kross who made one of the decade's most memorable songs with the frenetic "Jump," has died, according to authorities. He was 34. Investigator Betty Honey of the Fulton County Medical...

The University of Notre Dame is refusing to release results from a recent sexual assault policy survey that was taken by students. Some of the survey details were given to the university-owned, student-ran newspaper – The Observer. But when WSBT...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — The baby girl is small. Tiny. She has a big pink flower on her little head, and you'd swear she's smiling. Although she was born three months premature, Raela (pronounced RAY-luh) Ruchell Loe has plenty to smile about....

SOUTH BEND -- Indiana University South Bend Chancellor Una Mae Reck drew high praise Wednesday, with words including "focused," "tenacious" and "persistent" uttered frequently to describe her leadership style. "Indiana University is very proud of you,"...

MISHAWAKA – Gregg Chenoweth has been named the new president at Bethel College. School Board of Trustees Chairman Brian Hamil made the announcement on Tuesday, saying the board unanimously voted to appoint Chenoweth as Bethel’s 7th president...

SOUTH BEND -- The public is invited to an open house at the University of Notre Dame's new Center for Arts & Culture, 1045 W. Washington St. The center will be open and offer free tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Light...

CHICAGO (AP) — The nation's most influential pediatrician's group has endorsed gay marriage, saying a stable relationship between parents regardless of sexual orientation contributes to a child's health and well-being. The American Academy of...

It's a nation-wide problem affecting local families.  A shortage of psychiatrists means adults, teens and kids who desperately need help aren't getting it.  The reason for the shortage?  Med students are choosing other specialties.  Our Fact Finder team...

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is gearing up for a big weekend.  He's not delivering a speech, but taking part in a major performance! Here’s a behind-the-scenes look as he prepares to play piano with the South Bend Symphony Orchestra.