All USA Update
To catch a prisoner: Border Patrol reveals details of Richard Matt captureSpecial agents descended on escaped convict Richard Matt from a helicopter, according to a statement released by Border Patrol on Thursday.
Hazing 101: How do college Greek organizations stem the tide?A California college student died last July during a fraternity organized 18-mile hike for pledges. One year later, his family is still looking for answers.
Is Confederate flag racist? Majority of Americans says no.Some 57 percent of Americans see the flag as a symbol of Southern pride rather than as a representation of racism, according to a new poll.
BP to pay Gulf states $18.7 billion in Deepwater Horizon disaster settlementThe payments will be doled out over 18 years to settle environmental and economic damage claims as well as support restoration efforts along the Gulf Coast.
Navy Yard lockdown triggered by false alarmAuthorities were called to the Washington Navy Yard Thursday morning in response to reports of shots fired. Officials have found no evidence of an attack.
Fallout boy: Donald Trump political gaffe costs mogul more business dealingsIn the latest blow to Mr. Trump’s business empire, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said that city officials have launched a review of all city contracts with the real estate developer.
Tennessee train bearing toxic substance derails, thousands evacuatedOut of 57 cars on the CSX train en route from Ohio to Georgia, 27 were carrying hazardous materials.
Support swells for Bernie Sanders, he attracts biggest crowd to dateSupport for presidential hopeful and Sen. Bernie Sanders has more than doubled since May, narrowing the gap between the Vermonter and Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton.
Can new warden restore prison security at Clinton Correctional?The June 6 escape of two prisoners revealed several potential security lapses at Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, N.Y. A new warden has been tasked with reexamining security.
Gun-shaped cell phone case: harmless fun or dangerous accessory?A New Jersey prosecutor took to Facebook to caution residents that a new cellphone case shaped like a gun is 'not a cool product or a good idea.'
Holy smokes? Indiana Church of Cannabis holds first serviceA pot-smoking church formed to test Indiana's new Religious Freedom Restoration Act held its inaugural service Wednesday – but without the guest of honor, cannabis itself.
Gaggle of Girl Scouts camps out on White House lawnFifty fourth-grade Girl Scouts camped out at the White House as part of Michelle Obama's 'Let's Move! Outside' initiative.
Scott Walker holds lead in Iowa poll, but maybe not for longGov. Scott Walker, a frontrunner from neighboring Wisconsin, is leading Iowa Republican caucuses, but his numbers are dropping.
Why more states are considering marijuana legalizationOregon is one of four states, in addition to the District of Columbia, that has legalized recreational marijuana.
Chicago implements $10 minimum wage. Other cities aim for $15 by 2020.The pay hike is a step toward a $13 minimum wage in Chicago by 2019. Other cities plan on pushing the rate to $15 by 2020.
Tase a city official as a 'prize': Is this a smart fundraiser?Police fundraiser: An Iowa town is holding a $5 raffle whose winner will be given the chance to use a stun gun on a city official.
California mandates vaccinations in schoolsGov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill requiring that all California schoolchildren be vaccinated, making the Golden State the third and largest to do so.
You can now take selfies, but not selfie sticks, on the White House tourThe White House announced Wednesday that it will allow photos on the public tour for the first time in 40 years. The new policy is the latest move expand access to the residence on the tour.
Why the NSA can still legally collect your phone dataThe Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court ruled on Monday that the NSA can continue collecting Americans’ phone data records for at least five more months.
After 50 years, US to reestablish embassy in CubaThe United States and Cuba have reached an agreement to reopen embassies in Havana and Washington, President Obama announced Wednesday.
