All USA Update
Does an infant belong in the office?The Washington state Department of Health has instituted a new policy allowing new parents to bring their infants to work, following in the footsteps of more than 180 companies with similar policies.
Trump's secret weapon: Twitter? Top 4 tweets from The DonaldDonald Trump continues to surge in the polls. His brash, uncensored tweets play an important role.
Memphis shooting: Manhunt ends with suspected killer's surrenderThe main suspect in the fatal shooting of a Memphis police officer over the weekend surrendered to authorities Monday.
As Jon Stewart ends 'Daily Show' run, his influence is everywhereJon Stewart has long claimed that he is not a journalist. That may be why his final slate of guests are all comedians. But there's no questioning the transforming impact he's had on political news.
Gov. Christie’s 'tell it like it is' rhetoric: Is it working?Presidential contender Chris Christie singled out a national teachers union as a target of his wrath.
The end of coal? Alpha Natural bankruptcy points to industry troubles.The bankruptcy filing by Alpha Natural Resources comes on the same day that the Obama administration released its Clean Power Plan, which calls for more reliance on renewable energy sources.
Amy and Sen. Chuck Schumer team up to fight gun violenceActress/comedian Amy Schumer and New York's senior senator have more in common than their last names. They share a commitment to reforming gun policy.
Fans demand justice for hitchBOT, 'killed' after only two weeks in USPeople are looking for someone in Philadelphia who dismantled the beloved hitchBOT, which had been relying on the kindness of strangers to transport it across the country.
Hillary launches first campaign ads: Why is her mother the star?Hillary Clinton has released the first two television ads for her presidential campaign, and her mother, Dorothy, plays a prominent role in both.
Senate to vote on Planned Parenthood funding: What's at stake?Legislation to de-fund the family planning group has been filed and could be voted on Monday, following the release of controversial videos.
Memphis shooting: What do we know about Tremaine Wilbourn?Authorities are on a manhunt for the killer of a Memphis police officer on Saturday. He has been identified by police as Tremaine Wilbourn, a convicted bank robber.
What is causing California's wildfires?California's Rocky Fire has caused mass damage and displacement. Most wildfires are started by humans, but hotter, drier weather is said to be behind the recent outbreak.
California wildfires burn through federal budgetThe wildfires burning through parts of the West Coast are highlighting discussion around how the government funds the combating and prevention of major fires.
- Are students held captive by rising textbook prices? How to cut the cost.
According to a review of the Bureau of Labor Statistics data by NBC, textbook prices have risen by 1,041 percent since 1977.
What is Donald Trump's strategy for the GOP debate?Speaking on ABC's 'This Week,' Donald Trump said he does not plan to go on the offensive on Thursday's Republican presidential debate.
Selma to Washington: NAACP begins 860-mile march for voting rightsFifty years after Selma's historic marches for voting equality, NAACP marchers depart from the city's iconic bridge for a month-and-a-half-long journey on foot to advocate for racial equality over a spectrum of issues.
Who's paying for the 2016 presidential campaign? So far, America’s 1 percentersThe presidential race is being funded by its smallest-ever pool of wealthy donors – most of them clustered by the GOP.
Why anti-abortion group CMP was hit with a second restraining orderThe Center for Medical Progress sparked controversy this month after releasing what critics call 'deceptively edited' versions of secretly recorded videos.
Should campus cops have the same authority as regular police officers?The point-blank shooting of a man by a University of Cincinnati police officer has re-fueled debate over how powerful campus cops are and should be.
Cecil the lion bill: Should Congress stop big game hunting?In the wake of Cecil the lion’s death, US lawmakers are drafting a bill to curb hunting of endangered species.
