All USA Update
Ebola outbreak: Should Africans receive an experimental US drug?The two Americans being treated for Ebola in Atlanta are showing signs of improvement after receiving the experimental drug. Before this, however, the drug had never been given to humans.
District of Columbia residents to vote on marijuana legalizationIf the measure passes, D.C. will join the ranks of Colorado and Washington State in legalizing marijuana for recreational use – a move that has raised tax revenues but also increased the number of pot-related medical emergencies.
Hawaii, which rarely gets hurricanes, now faces two back-to-backHawaii is bracing for hurricanes Iselle and Julio, which could hit within two days of each other – a potentially unprecedented event for a state that doesn't get many hurricanes.
Nixon tapes released for 40th anniversary of resignationA decade after his resignation, Richard Nixon sat down with a former staffer for a series of candid interviews about his final days in office. The Nixon library is resurrecting a series of clips from those interviews for the 40th anniversary of his historic resignation.
Border crisis: HHS to close three interim shelters for migrant childrenThe US Department of Health and Human Services has secured enough alternative small shelters for migrant children to shutter three interim shelters set up on military bases.
James Brady, a champion of gun control known for his charm and witJames Brady, the former White House press secretary wounded and partially paralyzed in the attempted assassination of President Reagan, became a strong advocate for gun control.
Toledo water ban lifted: Will crisis prompt pollution control efforts?Toledo, Ohio, residents took this weekend's water ban in stride, which was put in place after water supplies tested positive for a toxin associated with algae blooms. Fertilizer runoff could be to blame.
Behind Ohio drinking-water ban, a Lake Erie mysteryUnsafe levels of toxins in drinking water in northwest Ohio are linked to algae blooms in Lake Erie. The blooms are fed by agricultural runoff, but that's not the full story.
Why Nitro roller coaster riders at Six Flags were forced to climb downOn Friday afternoon, riders of The Nitro roller coaster at Six Flags in Jackson, N.J., got an unexpected thrill: The opportunity to walk down off the ride after a power outage. What's the trend in amusement park ride mishaps?
Amid national debate, Colorado issues driver's licenses to illegal immigrantsThe Colorado move on driver's licenses prompted criticism from conservatives, who say it's an incentive to break immigration laws. Immigration advocates, in response, say it's a sign of a softening national stance toward illegal immigrants.
Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds domestic partner registryThe Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state's domestic partner registry does not violate the existing gay marriage ban. But that could become a moot point if the ban itself goes by the wayside.
George W. Bush pens biography of George H.W. BushFormer President George W. Bush has written a biography of his father that will be released Nov. 11. In his post-presidential life, the younger Bush has already written one memoir and become a painter.
El Portal fire creeps up on Yosemite National ParkSeveral major fires are burning across California and the West, with the El Portal fire nearing a stand of sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park.
Mother of slain Mexican teen sues US Border Patrol over shootingThe mother says that US border agents shot her son 10 times in the back and have not been held accountable. US officials say that the teen was throwing rocks and that the agents acted in self-defense.
Rover distance record: Mars rover Opportunity breaks space exploration recordOn Sunday, the Mars rover Opportunity broke the record for the longest distance traveled off-Earth – 25.01 miles. Earthly drivers might not be overly impressed, but it's a major feat for the rover.
NSA surveillance, government secrecy undercut press freedoms, report saysThe NSA's surveillance and a government culture of secrecy are impairing the work of journalists and lawyers, two pillars of democracy, says a joint report by the ACLU and Human Rights Watch.
California fire threatens 500 homes, more high temps forecastCalifornia fire crews are battling the so-called Sand Fire, which doubled in size over the weekend, as well as a fire near Yosemite National Park. Intense heat is expected to continue in the state this week.
Will House pass 'skinnied down' bill to tackle child immigration crisis?Texas Sen. John Cronyn expects the House of Representatives to pass a 'skinnied down' emergency funding bill this week to help solve the influx of child immigrants from Central America.
Migrant children: All 50 states are housing them, but not to the same degreeHHS revealed on Thursday the number of unaccompanied migrant children being housed in each state. Some public officials want them, while others want to send them back.
Plagiarism allegations in politics: Montana's senator and three other casesWhether or not Sen. John Walsh pays a political price for the controversy, it turns out he is in good company among political figures who recently have been accused of plagiarism.
