Pope Francis Welcomes NBA Players To The Vatican
Five players met with Pope Francis to discuss social injustice and how sports can be used as an avenue to help resolve those issues.

Lakers’ LeBron James closes in on all-time scoring record
After scoring 20 points in the Lakers'113-104 win over the Spurs Wednesday night, James sits 158 points behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
By Mark J. Terrill / AP
Kobe Bryant jersey expected to sell for $7 million
Bryant scored 645 points in this jersey, auction house Sotheby’s said.
By Bebeto Matthews / AP
Alabama basketball player, 2nd man charged with murder
A shooting occurred early Sunday morning near the University of Alabama campus, where Jamea Harris, 23, was shot and killed.
By Gerald Herbert / APTop Stories

'Skin whitening' never left the beauty industry
From controversies around labor in fashion to plastic surgery trends, the "Better Beauty" series dives into the changing beauty industry.
By AP
Cosmetic product regulation is getting a makeover in the US
The FDA is adding more regulations for cosmetic companies, but dermatologists say more research into ingredient safety is still needed.
By AP
How a Chicago duo is bringing the mushroom trend to your table
A Chicago business is an example of how fungi can be used as an ingredient or replacement in many different meals.
By Scripps News