All USA Update
Odell Beckham controversy: How it shows the NFL's double standardThe late suspension of the New York Giants' Odell Beckham for unnecessary roughness in Sunday's game highlights the NFL's contradictory image problem.
Who won Saturday night's Democratic debate?Saturday night's Democratic debate had just three candidates on stage, and it is unclear who won.
LA police shoot suspect in hospital: 20th fatal LAPD shooting in 2015Amid a crime spike, LAPD has increased police presence and community outreach, but controversy continues over police killings.
California waiter returns family's lost $32,000It was said about the Applebee's waiter that 'he just wanted to do the right thing.'
McDonald's window Nativity scene: Salvo in the 'Christmas wars'?A Tennessee McDonald’s has struck a positive social media chord with a Nativity scene painted on its front windows.
US traffic fatalities, gun deaths sharply decreaseFor the first time in nearly six decades, guns and vehicles are killing Americans at the same rate – and in both categories, fatalities are showing significant decreases.
Chicago prepares for Magnificent Mile protestsA new wave of protests plans to take over Chicago's Magnificent Mile on Christmas Eve.
#WeAreAllMuslim: Why Michael Moore is taking on Donald TrumpThe filmmaker, who created such documentaries as the Oscar-winning 'Bowling for Columbine' and 'Fahrenheit 9/11' among others, took a message of tolerance to Donald Trump's signature building in New York.
Why is Putin endorsing Trump?Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Donald Trump, calling him 'the absolute leader in the presidential race.'
Arizona court bans abortions based on race and sex: Do reproductive decisions discriminate?An appeals court rejected the argument that an Arizona law banning race- and sex-based abortions was harming minority women.
US to begin commercial flights to Cuba: How soon can you go?The deal is a breakthrough, but it will likely be a few months before Americans can book flights.
Defense Secretary Ash Carter used personal e-mail for work, Pentagon saysThe New York Times obtained 72 work-related e-mails the defense secretary sent or received from his personal e-mail account during the month of April.
Feds revamp terror alert system: What you should knowThe Homeland Security National Alert System has been activated for the first time since 2011. Officials are revamping the alert system to tell the public about security risks from terrorism.
Abby Wambach retires from soccer, but she's not going anywhereUS women's soccer star Abby Wambach will play her final game tonight against China in New Orleans, but she will continue to fight for equal pay and respect for female athletes.
Majority of Americans now oppose assault weapons banFor the first time in nearly two decades most Americans don't support a ban on assault weapons, a new poll shows.
Baby panda celebrity, Bei Bei, preparing for his first public appearanceThe four-month-old panda will be ready to meet the public on Jan. 16 from his family's home at the National Zoo in Washington.
Are new laws leading more teens to smoke marijuana?A survey shows American teenagers abuse prescription and hard drugs less often than they used to, but they seem to be viewing marijuana use with decreasing wariness even as state governments legalize the drug for adult use.
Why are Ted Cruz and Mario Rubio disliked by some Latino voters?A burgeoning Latino voting community may have more clout over the election than Republicans think.
President Obama still pushing to close GuantánamoPresident Obama said he may use executive action to close the military prison that violates international law. Many of the 107 remaining prisoners would be transferred to their home countries or to facilities in the US.
US to raise military and diplomatic pressure on ISISPresident Obama said the US will use a four-pronged approach against the Islamic State group.
