All USA Update
Why you could go to jail for selling a cookie in WisconsinThree farmers and home bakers are now challenging a Wisconsin law that bans selling homemade baked goods in a lawsuit.
Dog finishes half-marathon in Alabama, the latest in a long lineA bloodhound joined a half-marathon race in Alabama. She finished seventh, but made a podium-worthy impact on racers and spectators.
What's a dog worth? Colorado court says $262,000.A Colorado dog owner received an unusually large settlement after a police officer shot his dog. As Americans become less tolerant of animal cruelty, new frameworks for animal law and police response are being developed.
Why we might have to turn off Niagara Falls for a whileTo remedy a pair of ailing bridges at the Niagara Falls State Park, New York state officials may have to 'dewater' the falls on the American side.
- In Harlem, African-American colonial-era graveyard confirmed
One of few remaining African-American historical sites from the colonial period is certified with the excavation of bones and bone fragments discovered under a large bus depot.
Alaska rocked by 7.1 magnitude earthquake. Is that normal?Residents living in the Cook Inlet region of Alaska were jolted awake by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake early Sunday morning, leaving many without power.
- TSA: 20 percent more guns found in passenger carry-on bags in 2015
TSA Administrator Peter Neffenger said that the high number of guns seized is a sign that the airport agents are more alert and diligent in their duties, but indicated that the increase could also be attributed to more air travelers.
Is Sarah Palin justified in using son's arrest to attack Obama's vets record?Sarah Palin chose to use a Donald Trump rally to call into question President Obama's respect and support for veterans.
Will New York go easy on low-level offenders?The New York City Council has scheduled a Monday hearing on proposed legislation that would turn some minor crimes into civil offenses in an effort to lessen the load on city courts and law enforcement.
Detroit schools are back in session. Is it 'school as usual'?Teaching has resumed in Detroit schools following multiple 'sickout' protests, and lawmakers have ordered inspections and increased calls to solve debt problems in the Detroit Public School system.
Tiny-house villages: An innovative solution to homelessness?A growing number of US cities are offering homeless people homes in tiny-house villages, providing residents with privacy and a measure of dignity.
Flint: Hot water for Michigan governor after emails go publicWhile Gov. Rick Snyder's stated intention was to show the administration's transparency on the crisis, the emails indicate instead that state officials were largely unconcerned with residents' outcry, and focused attention on casting blame on local government.
Sex abuse scandal hits Rhode Island schoolRhode Island prep school St. George's has been forced to launch an investigation as decades-old charges of sexual abuse loom.
Historic hire: How Bills' Kathryn Smith paves the way for women in the NFLA woman who has risen through the ranks of one NFL team has now been hired by a second franchise to handle a significant role.
Will Illinois take over Chicago's debt-ridden public schools?It has happened before, as this is not the first time Chicago Public Schools has faced a financial crisis.
Harvard study says SATs should be optional. Here's why.Standardized testing should be optional in college admissions, recommends a new report released Wednesday.
Why are Millennials forgoing driving?Researchers at the University of Michigan have found that Millennials are delaying the urge to drive.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing Marines off HawaiiNo survivors nor bodies have been reported found. Going forward, the Marine Corps will be responsible for "recovery and salvage" efforts.
Why a Portland college thinks 'Whiteness History Month' is a good ideaPortland Community College has designated April as Whiteness History Month, inciting a mixed reaction from students and the community.
- More earthquakes rattle Oklahoma: Time for state to take tough measures?
Residents are concerned that state officials are taking too long to respond, and are afraid that the earthquakes could continue to disrupt their lives.
