All USA Update
New York considers lifting the tampon taxDiscussions around menstruation are becoming less taboo as legislatures attempt to make feminine hygiene products more accessible and not a 'luxury item.'
Is Phoenix airport opting out of the TSA?Airport lines are long and expected to get longer this summer, between higher numbers of travelers and heightened security.
Can Virginia Beach find a way forward in the LGBT culture wars?Virginia Beach, Va. appointed the city's first LGBT liaison police officer even as the state wrestles over 10 controversial bills many say discriminate against the gay community.
Officials plan second round of illegal immigration raids for May, JuneThe series of raids set to carried out in May will target adults and children who crossed the border illegally after Jan. 1, 2014.
Jobless claims hit highest level in a year. What’s going on?An increase in unemployment applications is often seen as a proxy for layoffs. But economists argue that it is too early to be concerned, saying that the labor market is still strong.
How the House opioid bill intends to help veteransThe US House of Representatives plans to vote this week on a series of opioid abuse bills. One is aimed at helping veterans, who have been disproportionately affected by the opioids abuse epidemic.
Mortgage rates dip to lowest in three years: good news for homebuyers?A record decline in the US for the average rate for a 30-year mortgage comes amid declining homeownership and a middle class that is increasingly migrating to either upper or lower income groups.
Are high-speed police chases worth the risk?A 50-mile, high-speed police chase Wednesday ended in Nashua, N.H. Critics say the risks of high-speed pursuits often outweigh the benefits of an arrest.
A hijab with her uniform? Why Citadel tells prospective student, 'No'The Citadel in Charleston, S.C., announced on Tuesday that it would stick with its 174-year-old dress code instead of allowing a prospective student to wear a hijab with her uniform.
Groom-to-be shot as New Orleans keeps pressure on crimeAfter a 3-year low in homicides for the city, the spate of highly covered murders highlight the difficulty of stopping crime – and a perception of danger.
Lawsuits break out in Florida over medical marijuana licensesFlorida has limited its medical marijuana production to only five companies in efforts to curbs its growth, triggering a logjam of legal disputes.
N.C. crash turns 50,000 spuds into mashed potatoesA large truck carrying 50,000 pounds of potatoes crashed in North Carolina early Friday morning because the driver fell asleep at the wheel.
Clinton e-mails: Hacker 'Guccifer' says he breached her private serverThe infamous hacker claims he broke into Hillary Clinton's personal e-mail server. In the meantime, the presidential hopeful is under criminal investigation for using the server to handle classified information.
What do Californians say about boosting the smoking age to 21?Some question whether the new law will deter youth from smoking.
Why Cinco de Mayo is more celebrated in the US than in MexicoCinco de Mayo does not commemorate Mexican Independence Day. Instead, it's about debt collection.
Wisconsin city to fine parents $681 if their kids bully. Is that fair?The City Council of Shawano has decided that parents should be held accountable. But experts say the move isn't based on sound research.
East and West coasts take different approaches to marijuana legalizationThe legalization debate looks different on opposite sides of the country: politicians' cautious approaches in Massachusetts and Vermont contrast with those in equally liberal California.
Will Florida have to revoke all 389 of its death penalty sentences?Citing a 1972 precedent, several legal experts are urging the Florida Supreme Court to convert all of its 389 death penalty sentences to life sentences.
What President Obama hopes to achieve with Flint visitPresident Obama will pay a visit to the troubled Michigan city in the midst of what many say is the consequence of running a state like a business.
Should Bernie Sanders leave the race? New poll points to 'stay'Most Democratic and Democratic-leaning voters said Bernie Sanders should stay in the race until the party's convention, a new NBC News poll finds. In 2008, Hillary Clinton faced a similar choice.
