All USA Update
Why is a former teacher promoting his 'McDonald's diet' to students?McDonald's 'brand ambassador' John Cisna has visited more than 90 schools, telling students how he lost more than 50 pounds eating McDonald's food three times a day.
Despite brief clash, Obama and Christie are both working for justice reformPresident Obama visited a New Jersey rehabilitation center on the same day Gov. Chris Christie addressed Camden police officers.
Hacktivists vs. KKK: Are cyber vigilantes effective or not?The hacktivist group known as Anonymous plans to reveal 1,000 Ku Klux Klan associates on Thursday.
Could Paul Ryan preside over transformative tax reform?The new speaker hinted to colleagues and reporters he wants to pursue tax reform, but he may have to wait for a Republican president and a filibuster-proof Senate.
Why Paul Ryan won't work with Obama on immigration reformOn Sunday, Paul Ryan, the new Speaker of the House, said he won't work with the president on immigration. Why not?
Students protest firing of officer who flipped student out of deskA group of students, both black and white, walked out of their classes at Spring Valley High School of Columbia, S.C., wearing handwritten T-shirts reading "Free Fields" or "#BringBackFields.
Obamacare 2016: Will America re-enroll?Sunday, Nov. 1st is the first day for Americans to re-enroll or initiate their health-care plans. But premium prices have risen. Will Americans continue to re-enroll?
Why New England fishery may rethink how to conserve codRapidly warming waters have led to a collapse in the cod fishery in the Gulf of Maine, a new study has found.
Another prisoner released from Guantánamo: Who is Shaker Aamer?Aamer will join his family in Britain as a free man after being held at the notorious detention center for 14 years while never being charged with a crime.
Civil commitment reexamined: justice for sex offenders?Some state courts are reviewing civil commitment policies that have allowed for involuntary detainment of sex offenders deemed dangerous beyond the terms of their criminal prison sentence.
'Ferguson effect'? You won't find it in Ferguson, says police psychologistWhat's happening in Ferguson, says police psychologist Jameca Falconer, is updated training with more focus on community policing.
Why Bernie Sanders is standing with MuslimsBernie Sanders cited his family's past in the Holocaust when saying he would combat anti-Islam sentiment.
Jeb Bush led the race. Now he's probably finished. What happened?Former Republican presidential front-runner Jeb Bush stumbled badly in Wednesday night's GOP debate in Colorado, according to most observers.
Shelter life vs. euthanasia: Debate rages among animal loversA woman who poisoned 14 cats after kitten litters got out of hand has been charged with 14 felony counts of animal cruelty, but the trend toward keeping all homeless pets alive is a new one and not fully accepted even among America's animal lovers.
Why Bernie Sanders is open to states legalizing marijuanaThe senator from Vermont has voiced his support for ending a federal marijuana ban.
Cybersecurity bill draws praise, concernA Senate bill passed Tuesday seeks to address concerns over cybersecurity attacks by encouraging data-sharing between government and business, but it raises questions about privacy.
Anonymous launches 2nd cyberwar on KKKThe Ku Klux Klan is widely despised, but do their vague threats justify hackers' decision to unveil members' identities?
Republican debate: A window on what happens when Donald Trump fades?With a new front-runner, Wednesday night's debate could settle some big questions for the Republicans.
Absentee senator: Vote or resign, Florida paper tells Sen. Marco RubioSen. Marco Rubio is blasted for missing one-third of Senate votes this year, but says congressional gridlock defeats the purpose. Some Floridians aren't happy with his absenteeism.
Why are some California police now using nunchucks?Some police departments in California are putting away their batons, choosing to use martial arts nunchucks to subdue suspects instead.
