All USA Update
Sousaphone vs. the KKK: One man's twist on peaceful protestOne man's 'marching tuba' turned a KKK rally into a musical event.
Obama's plan to close Guantánamo Bay in 'final stages'The White House is introducing yet another plan to Congress to close the contentious prison holding terrorism suspects in Cuba.
Discover Bank in trouble for student loan abusesDiscover overstated minimum payments and misled customers about benefits, say officials. Discover Bank gives over $8 billion in student loans a year.
Should Sandra Bland's jail intake have prompted suicide watch?Newly released documents from Sandra Bland's initial processing indicate that she told jail personnel that she had previously attempted suicide.
Is Donald Trump's lead in the polls really all that surprising?Donald Trump's rise in the polls has confounded many pundits and members of the media, but other suggest that that it shouldn't come as such a shock.
Iran nuclear deal raises hope for imprisoned Washington Post journalistWashington Post reporter Jason Rezaian has been held in Iranian custody for one year. But the recent nuclear deal might have changed the situation.
Appeals Court lifts North Dakota abortion law. Who is winning the legal fight?A federal appeals court struck down a North Dakota law, considered by some as one of the most restrictive anti-abortion laws in the country.
House votes to revoke passports of US citizens with terror linksThe House of Representatives has passed a bill that would let the government confiscate passports of Americans with links to terrorist groups.
Texas business community invests $75 million in high speed train projectTexas Central, a for-profit development company that is not directly relying on public funding, aims to construct and operate Texas’s first high-speed passenger railway between Dallas and Houston as early as 2021.
New provision would allow concealed-carry on military bases. Will it pass?A provision passed by the House would allow military base commanders to authorize the concealed carry of firearms on military installations. Now it goes to a conference committee.
How servicemen helped save lives in Chattanooga shootingWithout the swift reactions of US service members who ran to get their colleagues to safety, officials say the shooting could have been much worse.
Upgrading immigration: White House looks to digitize visa experienceA new report suggests specific ways to bring the US immigration process into the 21st century.
Why Wall Street is not happy with Apple's 38 percent jump in profitWall Street investors are not impressed by Apple's double-digit growth. Are they being too tough?
Why some naturalized US citizens swear a different Oath of AllegianceThe White House clarified which naturalization candidates are exempt from vowing to serve in the US military if called.
Charleston shooter faces federal hate crime charges: Is it enough?Officials say Dylann Roof will be indicted on federal hate crime charges Wednesday.
The million-dollar web gurus driving today's presidential campaignsMore than ever, presidential candidates are turning to the web to talk to voters more personally.
- Why Americans are cooling on Pope Francis
The popularity of Pope Francis has plummeted in the United States, as his emphasis on climate change and income inequality places him at odds with conservatives.
Report: UT admitted sub-par students with gold-plated recommendationsSome recommendations explicitly asked for 'special consideration' while others claimed they didn't want to wield any undue influence.
Bernie Sanders pushes minimum wage hike: Is $15 too much?Sen. Bernie Sanders is introducing legislation Wednesday that might once have been considered far-out, but there are now signs that much of the country is warming up to a $15 minimum.
Sandra Bland death: Is Waller County 'the most racist county' in Texas?As investigators probe the death of Sandra Bland, critics are pointing to Waller County's law enforcement officials, who have faced previous claims of racism.
