All USA Update
- Woman rescued from a burning car while others watch: How do you lessen the 'bystander effect'?
19-year old Phillipe Bittar saved a woman from a burning vehicle in an Oregon parking lot while others were using their phones to record the incident. How can we be more effective bystanders?
N.C. police officer faces trial for shooting of unarmed man in 2013Jury selection will begin Monday in a voluntary manslaughter trial after a North Carolina police officer fatally shot an unarmed African-American man in 2013.
Absent regulations, marijuana growers 'guessing' on what pesticides to useWith the growth of the legal marijuana industry outpacing government regulation, growers are tackling a new challenge of determining which pesticides are safe to use on their crops.
Social media rages for fired toll worker: Why are these tales so irresistible?A tollbooth worker fired for paying someone’s toll out of his own pocket has received an outpouring of support on social media. What makes such incidents so prone to going viral?
Mitsubishi apologizes for using American WWII POWs as forced laborAn executive from Mitsubishi Materials Corp. made the first apology Sunday on behalf of a Japanese company for its wartime atrocities against American prisoners.
Media Matters: Latino presence on Sunday news shows dwindlesThe number of Hispanic guests on Sunday shows has dropped this year, according to a new report from Media Matters of America, despite the growing importance of the Latino vote.
- What does Chattanooga gunman's diary tell us about him?
FBI officials say they have discovered the diary of Chattanooga gunman Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez.
Torrential rains batter struggling Ohio communityTorrential rains over the weekend caused a usually docile river to overflow and flood a mobile home community, killing a pregnant woman and two of her children.
After Chattanooga shooting, Congress weighs arming troops on basesThe Armed Services Committees are working to allow commanders to carry personal firearms through the National Defense Authorization Act.
Hillary Clinton zeroes in on capital gains: About-face?The Democratic contender is set to propose a revamp to capital-gains taxes as part of her bid to distinguish herself and her economic policy from her rivals.
Massachusetts to probe Uber, Lyft on disability accessThe Massachusetts attorney general's office is examining how ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft are providing equal access for people with disabilities.
Chattanooga shooting response: Valor in the face of terror, chaosThe valor of military and law enforcement officers put a quick end to Thursday’s tragic shootout in Chattanooga, Tenn., authorities said Friday.
Amid symbolic opening of Cuban embassy, points of friction remainWith the pomp and circumstance to come, the United States and Cuba formally resumed diplomatic relations Monday after more than 50 years of bitter political opposition.
Trump sticks to his guns on McCain: 'I do not need to be lectured'Donald Trump has struck back at critics denouncing him for his comments against Arizona Sen. John McCain's war record.
JFK to construct luxurious terminal for traveling petsCalled The Ark, the new terminal will feature a dog resort, a quarantine facility, and hay-lined stalls for horses, among other amenities.
Ford's smart headlights swivel to identify road hazardsInnovations such as Ford’s new lighting technologies are a critical component for improving road safety.
US wins Math Olympiad for first time in 21 years. Is math education improving?The US team consisted of six high school boys selected for the competition. The US team has a final score of 185, edging out the Chinese team which finished with a score of 181.
Young women more likely to be 'very light' smokers, say researchersSmoking five or fewer cigarettes a day is fairly common among women aged 18-20, a study reports, but the risks of infrequent smoking are still substantial.
How can you protect yourself from lightning?Lightning strikes across the United States this past weekend have killed at least one person and left many others injured. How common are lightning strikes, and how can they be avoided?
GOP slams Trump on John McCain. Will it affect The Donald's bid?Donald Trump’s comments about Sen. John McCain’s military service have set off a firestorm among politicians – but voters may have a different opinion.
