All USA Update
- Settlement reached with maker of 'Back to the Future' car
A settlement was reached this week after the DeLorean family sued a Texas company they claimed had illegally used automobile's name. The DeLorean, driven by Michael J. Fox in 'Back to the Future' movie, has gained a cult following.
Why some in law enforcement want to bring down mass incarcerationMore than 130 law enforcement officials from around the country are joining with lawmakers and local communities to find alternate solutions to reducing crime.
Why 70 percent of Americans disapprove of GOP leadership in CongressCoinciding with the recent uncertainty about GOP leadership in Congress, two national polls have found that Republicans on Capitol Hill are floundering in the eyes of the public.
Three ways Donald Trump has elevated the 2016 race. Yes, really.Donald Trump is having a significant influence by raising difficult topics and the level of public engagement in the 2016 race.
Who's narcissistic? Millennials outdo parents in volunteering and charityThe 2015 Money Mindset Report overturns assumptions about selfish, 'me-obsessed' Millennials, adding to growing studies that say this is a generation of givers.
Ole Miss students vote to remove state flag with Confederate emblemStudent senators at the University of Mississippi voted Tuesday to remove the Mississippi state flag from campus.
Why West Virginia locals blame President Obama for its drug problemsPresident Obama will address drug abuse in West Virginia Wednesday, but many state officials blame his federal policies for high unemployment and corresponding drug use.
Delaware governor to absolve man who freed slavesGov. Jack Markell will posthumously pardon Samuel Burris, a conductor on the Underground Railroad found guilty of luring slaves to freedom in 1847. A relative said the pardon will take place on Nov. 2, the anniversary of Burris' conviction.
Shipwreck hunters find wreck of steamer lost in 1862 stormTwo explorers have discovered the wreck of one of the world's first propeller-driven steamships, which sank more than 150 years ago in Lake Ontario.
Indiana student arrested in attack on Muslim womanThe 19-year-old college student reportedly shouted 'white power' before attacking Muslim woman who was dining at a restaurant with her family. He attempted to remove the woman's headscarf but was restrained until police arrived.
Why US evangelicals are changing their position on the death penaltyThe National Association of Evangelicals has officially supported the death penalty for more than 40 years. They have now softened their stance.
Canceled wedding becomes banquet for homelessAfter finding out that the groom-to-be got cold feet, a Sacramento family decides to keep their banquet reservation but invite a different group of guests.
Can phone cameras help catch the ZombiCon shooter?A street festival shooting has left one dead and four injured. Now, Fort Meyers detectives are hoping that witnesses will come forward with photo and video accounts of the incident to help find the shooter, who remains at large.
Can 'Housing First' help Hawaii's homeless crisis?Governor David Ige has announced a state of emergency on homelessness and dedicated $1.3 million to building new housing.
How an elderly vet saved 16 children from attack in Illinois libraryJames Vernon, an Army vet, tackled a knife-wielding teenager determined to 'kill everyone' at an Illinois public library.
Trump spends less, but polls well. Does money still matter in politics?Donald Trump is spending far less money than his opponents but is dominating the polls. Does this defy conventional assumptions of the post-Citizens United era?
Who is Wall Street’s favorite presidential candidate?Wall Street employees gave more money to Jeb Bush than any other presidential candidate, while Hillary Clinton came in second. Could this present a political vulnerability for them?
Mosque protester just needed a hugA woman who drove an hour by herself to attend a protest at an Ohio mosque found understanding after personal discussion with Muslims there.
Another Republican says Benghazi committee is unfairly targeting ClintonRepublican congressman Richard Hanna said that the House investigation of the 2012 Benghazi attacks 'was designed to go after' Hillary Clinton.
Poll finds Trump 'most electable Republican for 2016.' Really?Two recent polls list the brash candidate with no political experience as the most electable Republican in the 2016 general election.
