All USA Update
Arizona freeway shooting suspect in custody: 'We got him!'Arizona shooting update: With a suspect in custody, residents of Phoenix hope 'the healing process' can begin.
America's small change on 'sexual rights' could have big impactThe US government has announced a slight language change to its policy regarding sexual and reproductive rights. It could help the US target global issues such as early child marriage and HIV/AIDS prevention, activists say.
The significance of Pope Francis's visit for non-CatholicsPope Francis will visit three US cities next week, engaging in both religious and diplomatic activities. But is his visit significant outside of the Catholic Church?
Students suspended for wearing clothing displaying Confederate flagAbout 20 Virginia high school students were suspended after violating the school’s dress code, which bans Confederate flag symbols.
Is Jeb Bush's campaign losing steam?A small crowd came out for Bush’s first post-debate rally. How will the onetime GOP front runner convince voters he has the energy to win the nomination?
How can Americans contribute to a food-waste crackdown?An average American family of four leaves more than two million calories on the table each year, says the US secretary of Agriculture.
- Why America's poverty rate has persisted
The national poverty level remained unchanged last year, even as strong job growth brought optimism. The problem is that too many of those jobs pay too little, experts say.
Why Silicon Valley stands with AhmedAhmed Mohamed took a homemade clock to school, which resulted in his arrest, a debate on social media – and encouragement from the kings of Silicon Valley.
Oklahoma man's execution halted amid larger lethal injection debateRichard Glossip was granted a two-week stay Wednesday just hours before he was scheduled to be executed. This move comes among several high-profile cases that have brought lethal injection under question.
Teen whiz makes a clock, gets arrested – and then invited to the White HouseA 14-year-old Muslim student was arrested after bringing a homemade clock to school. After garnering thousands of supporters online, the precocious inventor gets a nod from President Barack Obama.
#IStandWithAhmed: Clock-making teen brings new attention to racial profiling#IStandWithAhmed is trending on Twitter, highlighting renewed US interest in racial profiling.
How does Pope Francis influence America's climate change debate?The debate over climate change and what to do about it has been changed by Pope Francis, who has inserted the Catholic Church unexpectedly into the global debate.
How a dancing baby video could change copyright lawA court rules on a case of a dancing baby video on YouTube with a ruling that copyright holders who fail to consider fair use before issuing a take down notice could be liable for damages.
- As GOP candidates debate immigration, a powerful reminder of Ronald Reagan
An immigration reform group is highlighting the change in tone between Reagan's immigration policies and those of today's Republican candidates.
Steve Jobs' widow will spend $50 million on revamping US high school educationLaurene Powell Jobs' Super School Project calls for educators, parents, and students to build a team to redesign the 'next American high school.'
Why did the White House abandon college rankings?Critics protested the White House's attempt to rank universities based on 'costs and outcomes,' but the College Scorecard website still promises to help applicants find the bottom line.
Kim Davis is not the only public official refusing to issue marriage licensesAs the Kentucky county clerk will return to work Monday, public officials around the nation are boycotting marriage licensing duties on the grounds of state religious exemption laws.
Why did a Saudi billionaire donate $10 million to Yale?The Abdallah S. Kamel Center for the Study of Islamic Law and Civilization aims to become the top destination for the study of Sharia.
Four firefighters injured in northern California wildfires: Is relief on the way?Wildfires – and evacuation orders – spread throughout the state this weekend.
Can Black Lives Matter and Police Lives Matter coexist?Community members held a Police Lives Matter march in Houston Saturday in honor of slain Texas Deputy Darren Goforth. Is there room for both this movement and Black Lives Matter in national discourse?
