All USA Update
Why does Houston keep electing Democratic mayors?In a razor-thin victory Saturday night Democratic candidate Sylvester Turner was elected mayor of Houston, following a trend of major cities in red states voting blue.
Alexander Hamilton safe as Treasury delays choosing woman for $10 billSince announcing that an American woman would grace the $10 bill for the first time in a century, the US Treasury has been swamped with public feedback.
Large 2016 establishment field has NH GOP leaders on edgeSome GOP leaders are worrying that no Republican candidate will emerge as a consensus choice in time for the Feb. 9 NH primary. A divided field could hand a win to Donald Trump.
States expanded gun rights after Sandy Hook school massacreSince the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School, dozens of new state laws have made it easier to obtain guns and carry them in more public places and made it harder for local governments to enact restrictions.
- How one N.J. teen acted out towards recent police response to gun threats
A police consultant believes Monday's incident could help lead to positive change in future law enforcement training.
Why is Obama not speaking up about Rahm Emanuel's crisis?Obama has been largely silent on Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's struggle to maintain control over the city following the release of a video of a black man, Laquan McDonald, being shot dead by police.
Why have snacks returned, along with other airline perks?Free snacks are making a comeback as airlines take advantage of lower oil prices to make air travel more pleasant for passengers.
#FlotusBars: Why is Michelle Obama rapping about college?The first lady took the mic to lay down a few inspirational bars in a new College Humor video promoting the importance of higher education.
San Bernardino shooter's friend could provide important cluesSyed Rizwan Farook's high school friend, Enrique Marquez, supplied two of the weapons used in the mass shootings. Who is he?
Middle Class no longer majority: Does it matter?The middle class, long celebrated as the dominant political force in the United States, has declined to less than 50 percent of the population by one new measure.
Photography still important to national parks celebrating 100th anniversaryDuring the 100th anniversary year of the National Park Service, the US Department of the Interior is looking for a photographer, but the position is less Ansel Adams and more Library of Congress.
Senate vote overhauls 'No Child Left Behind'With bipartisan support, the Senate followed the House in backing legislation that would reduce federal oversight of schools. President Obama is expected to sign the legislation into law this week.
Michael Vick wants to save pets in cars: progress on animal welfare laws?As Pennsylvania considers a bill to protect pets left in cars, animal cruelty experts say many states should update their laws.
Why is Donald Trump going to Israel?Prime Minister Netanyahu will meet with Trump when he visits Israel next month.
American Muslims raise over $120k for families of San Bernardino victimsIn a bid to 'respond to evil with good' US Muslim organizations have joined together to raise money for relatives of victims of the San Bernardino shooting rampage.
Jon Stewart's legacy returns for a nightJon Stewart reappeared on 'The Daily Show' Monday night. Is Stewart's now-absent voice missed?
Indiana Archbishop welcomes Syrian family, defies governor's refugee banMany religious organizations have taken a lead opposing states' plans to scuttle Syrian refugee resettlement, but they may face an uphill battle.
Islamic hate crime in Philadelphia: Are America's Muslims endangered?A hate crime against a Philadelphia mosque comes as Donald Trump proposes to prohibit Muslims from entering the US and last week's San Bernardino mass shooting.
Feds to probe Chicago Police Department over race, use of forceThe investigation follows the police shooting death last year of Laquan McDonald. Meanwhile, prosecutors said Monday another Chicago cop would not face charges in a second 2014 police-involved shooting.
'Voices of the voiceless' come to life on Holocaust victims' violinsA partnership between the Cleveland Orchestra, Case Western University, and other Ohio organizations has helped Israeli violin-maker Amnon Weinstein in his quest to restore the instruments of Holocaust victims and survivors, symbolizing not only memory, but hope.
