All USA Update
NY prison seamstress pleads guilty. Why did she help inmates escape?Joyce Mitchell has pleaded guilty to promoting prison contraband, a felony, and a misdemeanor charge of criminal facilitation. Why would she help convicted murderers?
Clinton dodges Keystone XL question: Where do other candidates stand?Most of the candidates are divided along their party lines in their opinions on the Keystone XL pipeline, but Hillary Clinton has repeatedly declined to take a side.
How did missing Florida teens end up so far off course?Austin Stephanos and Perry Cohen, both 14, were last seen on Friday afternoon near Jupiter, Fla., after setting out to the Bahamas, where according to their family, they’ve taken fishing trips several times before.
Senate weighs defunding Planned Parenthood: How are federal funds used?Planned Parenthood would come one step closer to losing its federal funding if legislation introduced by Rand Paul passes the Senate this week.
FDA cilantro ban: Why cilantro from Puebla, Mexico is prohibited in the USFDA cilantro ban: A lack of sanitation facilities in Mexican produce fields has reportedly led to a product ban in the US. But Mexico isn't alone when it comes to field sanitation problems, say US farmworker groups.
George Washington makes SAT, ACT optional: Do standardized tests still matter?George Washington University has joined a growing trend to drop the rigorous tests required for admissions.
Joyce Mitchell enters plea deal in prisoner escape: What's in her bargain?In exchange for a lesser sentence, Joyce Mitchell pled guilty to charges of criminal facilitation and promoting prison contraband, and agreed to cooperate with authorities.
NSA to destroy millions of Americans’ phone recordsThe agency’s bulk collection program garnered international attention after former NSA contractor Edward Snowden unveiled the intelligence gathering in 2013.
What would Bernie Sanders' solution to gun control look like?The Vermont senator and presidential candidate called for 'commonsense' gun control Sunday in New Orleans, just two hours outside the town of Lafayette, where nine were injured and three died last week in a theater shooting.
History in the making: Arizona Cardinals hire NFL's first female coachIn groundbreaking hire, the Arizona Cardinals selected Jen Welter as the team's training camp and preseason coaching intern.
- Trump still leading New Hampshire, even after POW comments
After angering many with his comments about John McCain, Donald Trump is still at the top of the polls – but some data may not be up-to-date.
Idea of gay Boy Scout leaders still divides after historic vote lifting banThe Boy Scouts of Americas ended its longstanding ban on gay adults on Monday, but the debate over whether gay men should be permitted to lead Boy Scout troops is far from over.
Planned Parenthood reportedly hacked: New protest tactic?A cyberattack has become the latest act of resistance against the group.
- What happens when youngest convicted murderers in US are released?
Curtis and Catherine Jones were 12 and 13 when they were convicted of murder, and at the time, they were the youngest Americans to receive that verdict. Now they're getting out of prison after 16 years.
Why Boston won't be the host city for the 2024 Olympics after allThe end of Boston’s bid comes as no surprise, as public support, bogged down by poor communication and active opposition, has throughout the process been tepid at best.
Anti-domestic violence activists say Ray Rice should get a second chanceThe co-founders of A Call To Men, a national anti-domestic violence organization, are advocating that the former Ravens running back be given a second chance in the NFL.
Could Lafayette theater shooting derail James Holmes trial?Lawyers for Colorado theater shooter James Holmes are concerned that some jurors may have been influenced by the fatal shooting at a Louisiana theater Thursday.
Why did US remove Cuba, Malaysia from human trafficking blacklist?The United States upgraded Cuba and Malaysia on its annual ranking of nations in the global fight against human trafficking, but critics say the moves are motivated purely by politics.
Rick Perry vs. Bernie Sanders: More guns in movie theaters?The recent shootings mean that the 2016 candidates are coming out with clearer positions on guns and gun control. How important is that to choosing a president?
Could Whitey Bulger get a new trial? Defense claims 'lifetime immunity'Lawyers for former mob boss James 'Whitey' Bulger are preparing to challenge his 2013 conviction in court on Monday.
