All USA Update
Ferguson alters DOJ police reform agreementLast-minute alterations to a consent decree by Ferguson's city council are a historic first. The Justice Department will likely be unsatisfied, however, especially as similar consent decrees have been made in more than 20 other cities.
Sirhan Sirhan faces his 15th parole hearingThe man convicted of Robert Kennedy's 1969 assassination, Sirhan Sirhan, will face his 15th parole hearing Wednesday.
- Controversy over fired professors at Mount St. Mary's goes national
The American Association of University Professors, a national advocacy group, wrote an open letter to the University's president characterizing his actions as 'fundamentally at odds with basic standards of academic due process.'
What are the greatest security threats facing the US?The US National Intelligence director outlines key threats to US security.
NSA to shake up its defensive, offensive gameThe NSA is shifting toward a fully integrated offensive and defensive operation, meaning its spies could be brushing shoulders with its cybersecurity agents.
How is Washington receiving Obama's final budget proposal?A partisan Congress seems primed to reject the final budget proposal of his administration.
Why an SNL impression won't curb Bernie Sanders voters' enthusiasmComedian Larry David continued his famous Bernie Sanders' impersonation while hosting Saturday Night Live this weekend, much to Sanders supporters' delight.
Lunar New Year: How NYC schools are celebrating the holidayLunar New Year: New York City public school students can celebrate the Asian festival this year by staying home – school will be officially closed.
Should feminists feel ashamed for supporting Bernie Sanders?Famed feminists Gloria Steinem and Madeleine Albright drew attention this weekend when they separately shamed young women for supporting Bernie Sanders.
Dress code controversy: Is it about safety or identity?A California school district finds itself in the middle of a dress code controversy.
'Pharma bro' Martin Shkreli smirks and stays silent before CongressMartin Shkreli smirked through a congressional hearing on drug prices, but refused to answer questions.
NY mayor vs. horse-drawn carriages: Who won this round?The mayor of New York has been trying to reduce or ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages for years. But yet again, carriage fans have won out.
- Are fans of 'Making of a Murderer' now threatening Manitowoc's sheriff office?
Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office has been in the national limelight, thanks to the popular Netflix documentary series, 'Making a Murderer.'
Why San Francisco is moving the homeless for Super Bowl 50Hundreds protested on Wednesday as San Francisco officials moved dozens of homeless people off the streets in preparation for this weekend's big game.
Does the National Prayer Breakfast promote bipartisanship?The National Prayer Breakfast offers the president and other leaders the chance to share from the heart. But does it rise above political divisions?
How can schools stop giving students bad tests?The acting US Secretary of Education said Tuesday that the Department of Education will begin to help states streamline and improve testing in schools by getting rid of 'low-quality, redundant or unhelpful' exams.
Bullied transgender Girl Scout sparks widespread support (and cookie sales)A 9-year-old Girl Scout in Illinois stood up to a bully in her neighborhood, and helped more than just her troop in the process.
Virginia teen's murder feeds parents' social media fears. How to respondThe murder of teenager Nicole Madison Lovell raises many parents' worries about teen safety online. But some experts say social media can actually help kids develop the self-control that protects them.
How rare is a tornado in February?Tornadoes are rare in February, but can happen and may be more dangerous than summer tornadoes.
- Congress passes 'Electrify Africa Act'
The United States initially committed $7 billion for the project, but it has since leveraged nearly $43 billion.
