All USA Update
Is Donald Trump backtracking on his criticism of Mexicans?Donald Trump says he has great respect for Mexico, despite his earlier comments to the contrary.
NASCAR ban on Confederate flag: Will fans get on board?Top NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. says the Confederate flag is 'offensive to an entire race,' in support of South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley’s call to remove the flag from the Statehouse.
Why did escaped convict Richard Matt fire a gun?Richard Matt was shot and killed by a Federal agent shortly after gunshots were reported near Malone, N.Y. His accomplice is still at large.
Tennessee drafting 'Pastor Protection Act' after Supreme Court rulingTennessee's 'Pastor Protection Act' would protect religious leaders who refuse to perform a same-sex marriage, though their rights are already protected under the First Amendment.
With one New York escapee killed, more insight into bold bid for freedomThree weeks after two convicted murderers escaped from a New York prison, one was shot and killed by a US Border Patrol agent. David Sweat, the second prisoner, is still on the run.
Chicago strike looms: Is there a better way out this time?In 2012, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Teachers Union fought to a week-long walkout. This summer, tax hikes might be needed to head off a similar result. L.A. offers a model.
Wildfires ravage American West: Which states have been affected?Firefighters race to contain wildfires spreading across the US west.
Obama honors Charleston shooting victim, pastor Clementa Pinckney'Reverend Pinkney embodied a politics that was neither mean nor small. He conducted himself quietly, and kindly, and diligently,' President Obama said of fallen pastor Clementa Pinckney.
Why Disney is banning selfie-sticks from its theme parksDisney is discouraging use of the selfie stick in its theme parks on the grounds that it could be dangerous to other visitors.
Why Donald Trump may sue Univision over Instagram postExisting tensions between the presidential hopeful and the Spanish-language network took a new turn Thursday when Donald Trump announced plans to sue Univision.
Two rival driverless cars almost collide in Silicon ValleyWhether the near collision is a sign that driverless cars aren't ready for prime time or proof that they are able to avoid accidents depends on perspective.
Hillary Clinton's missing Libya e-mails: Do they add to 'trust' problem?The State Department says it has 15 Hillary Clinton e-mails on Libya that she never turned over, despite her assurances that she had turned over all work-related e-mails from her time as secretary of State.
Chicago teachers contract talks break down: Impending strike?Contract negotiations between the Chicago Teacher’s Union and the Chicago Public Schools stalled Thursday. A similar impasse resulted in an eight-day teacher strike in 2012.
Supreme Court rules gay marriage law of the landIn a historic ruling, the Supreme Court extended gay marriage rights to couples in all 50 states.
GOP digs in heels following Obamacare rulingRepublican leaders vowed not to let Thursday's Supreme Court ruling on health insurance subsidies be the last word on the Affordable Care Act.
Alaska plane crash: How safe are small aircraft?Nine people were killed in Alaska Thursday when a sightseeing plane crashed into a cliff. Aviation safety has improved greatly in recent decades but small planes still face considerable risk.
Facebook has 'more work to do' in developing workplace diversityFacebook released an update on the progress of its efforts to increase workplace diversity Thursday. Among senior leadership, 73 percent of employees are white and 77 percent are male.
Chris Christie preps for plunge into presidential poolNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is expected to announce on Tuesday that he will be running for president in 2016.
New York to pay wrongfully convicted man $6.25 millionFleming was convicted of shooting and killing his childhood friend in New York in 1989.
Childrens' deaths prompt calls to rein in high-speed police chasesTwo young children were killed during a high-speed car chase in Detroit on Wednesday. Every year, more than 300 people die during police pursuits in the United States.
