All USA Update
Why did Black Lives Matter protesters shut down the Bay Bridge?Protesters stopped traffic on the Bay Bridge Monday evening, evoking the attention and frustration of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Selma march.
In Flint and beyond, people come together to address city's water crisisAs the crisis has unfolded in Flint, Mich., residents have taken action, and religious groups from as far away as Tennessee are stepping up to help.
How some US communities honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacyVolunteers across the United States honor Martin Luther King Jr. Monday with acts of service to benefit local communities.
The 'hostages' of Oregon standoff: 4,000 Paiute artifacts?The Burns Paiute tribe, whose ancestral lands are occupied by protesters at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, have asked officials to prosecute the armed activists for potential damage to sacred sites and historical artifacts.
Why Obama's action in Flint fuels protests against Michigan governorFor some, President Obama's quick response to the water emergency in Flint, Mich., has made the governor look worse.
Why is Chipotle closing all its stores for a day?After six months of continual food-poisoning outbreaks, Chipotle will close nationwide for three or four hours next month to address food safety concerns.
Is it time to end Lee-Jackson Day?As the country prepares to celebrate the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., some have called for the abolition of a holiday honoring Confederate military leaders in Virginia.
Widow sues Twitter over husband's death by ISIS militants. Will it work?The case raises questions about the difficult balance between an open Internet and public safety concerns.
Ithaca College president to retire. Did racial incidents push him out?Tom Rochon had recently received a vote of 'no confidence' from students and faculty.
Should sugary drinks carry warning labels?A new study claims to show that parents will buy fewer sugary soft drinks for their children if a warning label advises against it, but the dire warning labels on cigarettes seem to have lost their touch. Do warning labels really change minds?
Why some Maine lawmakers want to impeach Gov. Paul LePageA group of state House representatives want to investigate the famously brash Republican governor for abuses of power. But while many are fed up with LePage, impeachment looks unlikely.
Can Netflix CEO's $100-million education fund avoid big-donor pitfalls?The Netflix co-founder and CEO has announced the creation of a $100-million fund for education philanthropy. The Hastings Fund's first gifts will go toward scholarship programs for minority students, not sweeping system change.
Tennessee cops buy groceries for disabled elderly manResponding to an emergency call that a 79-year-old man had not eaten in days, a group of five officers showed up at his apartment with bags of food, purchased with their own money.
'Granny' teaches at 102: How has her subject changed?This veteran educator is still teaching cooking and sewing. But during her lifetime, home economics education has vanished in some places or changed from an intensely practical course on basic life skills to a preparation course for careers.
Are luxury condo purchases hiding dirty money?The US Treasury Department is investigating the possibility that large amounts of dirty money coming into the United States from overseas may be used to purchase luxury real estate in some of America's largest cities.
How can VW make things right with American authorities?Volkswagen is still reeling from its emissions scandal this fall. CEO Matthias Müller is scheduled to meet with EPA chief Gina McCarthy on Wednesday, just one day after the California Air Resources Board's rejection of VW's recall plan.
Powerball lottery: Who really benefits from lottery proceeds?State and the federal government make millions off the lottery. Some question whether that's acceptable.
- Chicago Police Board hears from residents in search for new chief
Board president Lori Lightfoot said that they will weigh the concerns of the community and recommend the best candidate to the mayor.
US court says you can wear a Purple Heart medal, even if you didn't earn itA US Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a 2007 conviction under the Stolen Valor Act, legally allowing any American to wear an unearned war medal.
Why are white supremacists backing Trump?A white supremacist group has thrown its support behind the current leading GOP presidential contender and is reaching out to Iowa voters to let them know.
