All USA Update
Is Warren Buffett right about American children?In his annual letter to shareholders, billionaire businessman Warren Buffett expresses bright optimism about America's future generations.
What a Supreme Court ruling on mercury standards will tell usAfter the US Supreme Court froze the Obama-backed Clean Energy Act earlier this month, its ruling on EPA mercury and toxin regulations could either open or block more environmental rules from decision from the high court.
Violence at KKK rally: Is Klan membership rising in the US?A KKK rally turned violent in southern California Saturday. And while the event may feel to some like chapter from a history book, statistics from 2015 tell a different story.
The $3.9 billion WTC Hub: Symbol of defiant renewal or just excess?The World Trade Center transportation hub, set to open in March, was designed as a symbol of renewal but has been bogged down by a growing budget costs and delays.
Gun sharing again: Kansas shooter got guns from a friend, say investigatorsThe weapon used by a shooter to kill three people at a Kansas factory was purchased by a friend. Isn't that what happened in the San Bernadino shooting?
- Alabama lawmakers to cities: We won't let you raise the minimum wage
After Birmingham, Ala., voted to raise the city's minimum wage to $10.10 by 2017, state lawmakers passed a law forbidding such ordinances.
Why are gas prices rising in California?Gas prices are expected to jump on Friday in southern California, but the rest of the country's increase should be more seasonal and incremental.
US nuclear missile test: What's the purpose?As the United States launches its second ICBM test in a week, observers question the high level of publicity surrounding the event. While some suggest it is merely routine, others point to diplomatic signals targeting a range of countries.
Judge rules citizens can’t video cops. What?The right of citizens to tape police has been disputed by a court ruling in Pennsylvania, but the ACLU and free speech advocates object and promise an appeal.
Clinton confronted by protester at South Carolina campaign eventDemocratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was confronted with past stances on racial issues at a campaign event on Wednesday.
Gabby Giffords brings gun control fight to MinnesotaGifford's top priorities include expanding background checks and improving the state’s submissions to the US government’s background system.
Jose Reyes on paid leave: a shift for sports in domestic violence cases?Major League Baseball player Jose Reyes is the first baseball player to be placed on paid leave under the MLB's new domestic violence policy.
A new Rhodes Scholarship? Stanford unveils an elite graduate program.With the backing of several donors, including a Nike co-founder who donated $400 million, Stanford has announced a new graduate-level scholarship program to rival the Rhodes Scholarship.
Should welfare recipients be banned from buying steak and lobster?A New York lawmaker introduced a bill that would restrict food stamp recipients from purchasing 'luxury' and unhealthy products using public benefits.
Texas Gov. endorsement boosts Cruz – if he's willing to attack TrumpGreg Abbott will announce his support for home state Senator Ted Cruz this afternoon. But political analysts warn that Rubio and Cruz need more than endorsements: They need to go after Trump.
Chicago attempts to recruit more diverse police candidates. Will it work?The Chicago Police Department announced that 70 percent of a new pool of police applicants are black, Asian, or Latino. But it remains to be seen how many of these applicants will pass the police test and be hired.
Despite promised transparency, US drone policy remains cloudyThree years after President Obama announced the development of 'clear guidelines, oversight, and accountability' regarding lethal drone strikes, a new report suggests his administration's policies remain obscured and unbalanced.
Why keep a KKK leader's name on a University of Alabama building?Purging universities of white supremacist monuments is not always the best way to combat racism, say some historians.
In Kalamazoo mass shooting, no clear answer as to 'why?'The lack of a motive in the Kalamazoo mass shooting is 'baffling,' says local law enforcement. But it's not as uncommon as it might seem.
Why private Texas colleges are saying no to gunsTexas public schools must allow concealed guns into campus buildings starting August 1. But few private colleges are eager to have firearms on campus.
