All USA Update
Stay-at-home moms: a rising trend, fueled by immigration and weak economyThe percentage of moms who are staying home with their children, in decline for decades, has rebounded almost continuously since 2000. One reason is how tough it is to find a job.
Under fire, Brandeis cancels plan to honor anti-Islam feminist Ayaan Hirsi AliAyaan Hirsi Ali, a former member of the Dutch Parliament, is known for her feminist work but also for her criticism of Islam, which she called a 'destructive, nihilistic cult of death.'
'Duck Dynasty' congressman says kiss won't drive him outVance McAllister, the congressman backed by 'Duck Dynasty,' said he does not plan to resign following the release of a video showing the married representative kissing a staffer.
Does White House have a gender pay gap? How the numbers stack up.Ahead of President Obama signing two executive orders promoting equal pay, the White House press secretary was hit with questions from reporters about a report finding a pay gap for White House staffers.
Mickey Rooney: remembering 90 years of peerless pluck and outsized talentMickey Rooney, the iconic Depression-era golden boy, sustained a long acting career through dizzying highs and lows – and a family life often as eventful. But his showmanship was a constant.
Mormon Church states opposition to gay marriage but hints at subtler shiftThe Mormon church leaves no doubt that it opposes gay marriage, but in many ways it has been working to show more compassion for the gay community in recent years.
Authorities knew of mudslide danger, but didn't tell residentsConcerned about the threat of major mudslides in Oso, Washington, officials considered buying out property owners. But homebuilding was allowed to continue, raising questions of liability.
Helping heroin users: New York police to carry overdose antidoteAll police officers in New York State are to begin carrying an antidote drug for heroin overdoses. Meanwhile, the FDA has approved a hand-held device that delivers a single dose of the antidote.
- Americans, weary of war on drugs, prefer rehab to jail, poll says
In a significant shift, a new poll finds that two-thirds of Americans favor drug policies that emphasize treatment, not prison sentences, for those who use illegal drugs such as heroin or cocaine.
Albuquerque mayor says fatal police shootings 'a game changer'Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry has asked the US Department of Justice to help monitor the city's embattled police force and improve outcomes, especially for mentally ill people who confront police.
Washington mudslide: Toll rises to 29 as hopes fade of finding all the missingRescue crews and community members searching a square mile of muck for the 20 people still missing are contending with treacherous, and nearly impossible, conditions.
Voters reject D.C. mayor, catapult councilwoman to fore of the raceCity councilor Muriel Bowser bested D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray in the Democratic primary, ending his bid for a second term. Gray's administration has been tarnished by prosecutions of campaign-finance misconduct.
College admissions: Kwasi Enin aces the Ivys, all of them. Now what?Kwasi Enin – a Long Island high school student who 'trained to be a high achiever right from when he was a kid,' his father says – now waits to see if 'yes' comes with enough financial help.
Marathon bombing: Saudi victim sues Glenn Beck for defamationA Saudi national who was questioned after the Boston Marathon bombings and cleared is suing Glenn Beck for defamatory statements. What the talk show host said about him.
Rearview cameras to be required on cars. Advocates ask: What took so long?All new cars, light trucks, and buses sold in the US will be required to have rearview cameras by May 2018 in an effort to save lives. Backover accidents claim 210 victims a year, the US says.
Albuquerque protest over police shootings turns to 'mayhem'A protest over fatal police shootings in Albuquerque, N.M., turned violent Sunday, as demonstrators hurled rocks and defaced a police station. The FBI has been investigating whether the shootings were justified.
- Trayvon Martin: What did Kobe Bryant say about justice?
Trayvon Martin was 'wronged,' tweeted L.A. Lakers star Kobe Bryant. But only after his comments about the Miami Heat's support of Trayvon Martin prompted calls for a boycott of Bryant's products. What did Bryant say that prompted criticism from African Americans?
Two Boston firemen perish: What is trend line in firefighting safety?Firefighter casualties have declined steadily since the 1970s, in part due to upgrades to firefighting equipment and safety standards. But newer building materials that burn faster remain a concern.
Washington mudslide: Reports warned of hillside's 'catastrophic failure'The western footlands of the North Cascades are prone to large and sudden landslides, the USGS says. Earlier reports echo that assessment. A local official counters that the mudslide area was considered 'very safe.'
Urgent search for up to 108 missing in Washington mudslideRescuers in Washington's Snohomish County searched Monday through mud and debris for people reported missing after Saturday's huge mudslide northeast of Seattle. Officials have confirmed eight deaths, and worry that time is running out.
