All USA Update
Can banning skinny jeans curb bullying?A North Carolina school district is considering a ban on skinny jeans and leggings to stop appearance-based bullying. Will that work?
Traveling this Memorial Day weekend? You'll have company.More than 38 million American are expected to travel this weekend, about 700,000 more than on Memorial Day weekend in 2015.
Justice Department to seek death penalty for Dylann RoofAs the federal government seeks the death penalty for Dylann Roof, the man charged with killing nine black parishioners in Charleston last year, the victims' families practice forgiveness.
UCLA lands NCAA's biggest merchandise contract everUCLA just signed the biggest sponsorship deal in NCAA history, the latest in a series of mega-deals in the world of college athletics.
Can New Jersey lawmakers save Atlantic City?A civic bailout package agreed upon Monday would set the coastal resort town up for a five-year plan to alleviate decline from casino closures and competition.
How much did the US gain by taking out a Taliban leader?The death of the Taliban's leader is unlikely to bring the group to the bargaining table in Afghanistan. But drone strikes are a tool with potential – and risks.
Why the Iowa portion of Midwest oil pipeline could be delayedNew concerns over the acquisition of land in the path of the Dakota Access's Bakken Pipeline, as well as environmental and historical questions, could delay construction of the $3.8-billion Midwest project in Iowa.
Congress votes to ban Confederate flags from VA cemeteriesCongress passed a proposal on Thursday that essentially bans Confederate flags from national cemeteries.
Arlington Cemetery inurnment opens to WWII women pilotsPresident Barack Obama on Friday signed a bill into law that allows the ashes of women who flew in the Women Airforce Service Pilots program to be laid to rest at the Arlington National Cemetery.
Clinton calls Trump's gun policies "dangerous"Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are clashing over gun control issues as both seek to clinch the presidential nomination of their respective parties.
Why Congress wants new labels to curb food wasteA proposed law would address confusing expiration date labels, in an attempt to reduce the food that is wasted annually.
Voter turnout: Are surprise candidates fulfilling their campaign promise?Both Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders have vowed to break records for voter turnouts, and recent primaries seem to suggest they're keeping that promise.
Oklahoma Senate bill criminalizes abortion. Can they do that?Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has not indicated if she will sign the bill, although some are calling it unconstitutional.
House approves ban on Confederate flag in national cemeteriesA proposal to restrict use of the flags gained the support of nearly all Democratic lawmakers and 84 Republicans on Thursday, an unusual show of compromise.
NYC defends transgender pronouns with risk of finesNew York City is the first municipality to issue guidelines for employers and landlords, saying they must use correct transgender pronouns, or else face fines.
Utah GOP Senator's final wish: Apologize to MuslimsA Republican former senator's deathbed wish to apologize for anti-Muslim rhetoric is echoed by many others whose politics sometimes clash with their faith and ethics.
Why is cheddar getting cheaper?The United States agriculture industry is reporting a surplus of dairy and other foods, driving down prices.
Why millions of US workers will now get overtime payBy the end of the year, 4.2 million more salaried US workers will be eligible for overtime pay, the Obama administration announces Wednesday.
Despite longer lines and more fliers, TSA says safety remains top prioritySome fliers may be facing TSA lines over 90 minutes long, but Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says the government will not neglect the safety of passengers.
How technology could have prevented Philly Amtrak disasterA hearing on the May 2015 Amtrak train derailment concluded the slow implementation of Positive Train Control technology was one factor behind the crash.
