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    The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history. The Texas-based organization announced Tuesday that it will become Scouting America. It's a significant shift for an organization that is seeking to move past the turmoil of bankruptcy and a flood of sexual abuse claims. The organization long steeped in tradition has made seismic changes in recent years, from allowing gay youth to welcoming girls into its ranks. CEO Roger Krone says the organization wants any youth in America to feel welcome. The name change to Scouting America will officially take effect next February for the organization’s 115th birthday.

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