All USA Update
Are South Carolina lawmakers ready to lower the statehouse Confederate flag?A South Carolina newspaper says yes, according to its poll of the state's lawmakers.
How much does Jeb Bush earn? Income tax disclosures to shed lightThe former Florida governor plans to disclose an unprecedented 33 years of personal tax returns.
Wal-Mart apologizes for making ISIS cake after refusing to make Confederate oneWal-Mart officials say the associate who made the Islamic State cake did not know its meaning.
Why 5 million workers may newly qualify for overtime payPresident Obama is scheduled to announce a new plan that would require employers to pay overtime to employees who earn less than $970 per week.
Life on the lam: Escaped convict David Sweat shares detailsPrison escapee David Sweat told authorities that he parted ways with his accomplice Richard Matt five days ago.
Rand Paul to government: 'Get out of the marriage business.' Is that possible?The presidential candidate broke his silence on Friday’s Supreme Court ruling dealing with the legality of same-sex marriages.
How big a deal is Puerto Rico debt crisis?No US state has had, in recent memory, the kind of large-scale debt restructuring that's being talked about for Puerto Rico. Still, the crisis may have only a limited effect on financial markets.
Same-sex couples rush to altar ahead of GOP stop-gap measuresThe Supreme Court's historic ruling Friday saw couples hurrying to courthouses around the country to tie the knot in a series of long-awaited unions.
Dad of the year? Father saves 13-year-old son from alligatorWhen a 13-year-old boy was caught by an alligator while swimming in a lake, his family jumped to his rescue.
How serious is July 4th terrorism threat?The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are warning people to 'remain vigilant' at Independence Day events following a series of deadly attacks by the Islamic State last week.
NBC tells Donald Trump 'You're fired'A Change.org petition with over 200,000 signatures urges NBC to drop programs following Donald Trump's controversial comments about the Latino community.
Supreme Court blocks Obama effort to rein in mercury emissionsThe decision represents a setback for both environmental advocates and the Obama administration’s sweeping climate agenda.
Whitey Bulger to teens: My life was wasted, spent foolishlyThree Massachusetts teens wrote the notorious mobster in hopes of interviewing him for a history project. The response was quite unexpected.
Supreme Court allows controversial lethal injection drugIn a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled to allow the use of a sedative blamed for complications in three executions last year in which the inmates woke up during the process.
Wenatchee Sleepy Hollow fire drives hundreds from homesMore than a dozen structures have been destroyed in the east-central Washington fire, but no serious injuries have been reported.
Texas attorney general calls court's gay marriage decision 'a lawless ruling'Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he will defend state officials refusing to grant same-sex marriage licenses or perform weddings based on religious beliefs.
8.5-carat diamond found: Where else can amateurs score precious gems?Arkansas's Diamonds State Park is the only known diamond mine in the United States, but emeralds, sapphires, and rubies have been uncovered at other gem-hunting destinations.
Why it took 23 days to catch David Sweat: PepperEscaped convict David Sweat is in police custody after three weeks on the lam. How a jar of pepper helped Mr. Sweat and his accomplice keep searchers at bay.
Activist on Confederate flag: 'All they have to do is keep it down''So we ... took it upon ourselves to do the hard part and take it down,' said a member of the group that claims to have taken down the Confederate flag flying outside the South Carolina capitol. The flag was replaced about 45 minutes after it was removed.
How can we build better police forces?A former Baltimore police officer emphasizes the need for empathy and criticizes the 'us vs. them' attitude common on police forces.
