All USA Update
Dylann Roof racist manifesto: What's known about his motivesA racist manifesto and photos have surfaced online of Dylann Roof posing at Confederate soldiers' graves, and interviews with his friends may reveal the motivation behind the attack at a church in Charleston, S.C. that killed nine.
Toby Keith and NRA: What they say about the Charleston shootingToby Keith says tougher gun laws would not have made a difference in Charleston. An NRA board member blamed the slain Charleston pastor for his opposition to carrying concealed handguns in church.
Mitt Romney joins call for South Carolina to remove Confederate flagMitt Romney joined calls for legislation to have the Confederate flag removed from state house in South Carolina.
Are New York escaped prisoners bound for Pennsylvania?Escaped prisoners David Sweat and Richard Matt may have been spotted near the New York-Pennsylvania border, say N.Y. State Police.
Agent Orange: US makes more veterans eligible for disability benefitsNow eligible are more than 2,000 Air Force personnel who were exposed to Agent Orange while in contact with aircraft that were contaminated during the Vietnam War. The change came after research by the National Academy of Sciences.
How record Medicare fraud bust could give a boost to ObamacareMore than 240 people have been arrested in a nationwide sweep for allegedly submitting $712 million in false billings. HHS is investing in new tools to stop fraud before it happens, including a capacity to screen out questionable providers.
Charleston churches respond to shootings with grief, but also resolveAcross South Carolina, churches rallied to support Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, where nine people were killed Wednesday.
Supreme Court upholds rejection of Confederate flag license plateThe Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Texas had not infringed freedom of speech rights in turning down a group's license plate design. It held that license plates are government speech, not private speech.
Drought versus dollars: California's wealthiest balk at water restrictionsAs water restrictions tighten in the face of California's ongoing drought, wealthy communities resist letting their lawns go brown.
A woman's portrait will soon appear on the $10 bill. But it can't be Beyoncé.The Treasury Department is asking for suggestions of women to feature for a new note set to be revealed in 2020.
Suspect arrested in Charleston church murdersAuthorities have reportedly captured the white gunman who opened fire Wednesday night at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C., killing nine people.
Why one group is posting pro-Islam billboards across the countryThe Islamic Circle of North America plans to sponsor one hundred pro-Islam billboards across the country, in an attempt to counteract anti-Muslim sentiment.
N.C. shark attack survivor lights up social media with positive outlookShark attack survivor: Sixteen-year-old Hunter Treschl is vowing to 'fight and live a normal life.'
Texas is spending $800M to increase border security. Is it necessary?Texas Governor Greg Abbott has approved a state expenditure of $800 million on new equipment, facilities, and law enforcement officers in an effort to take down crime cartels.
Sewage spotted in Texas, Oklahoma. flooding: What do crews focus on next?Thousands of gallons of waste water have poured into the streets, but authorities are remaining focused on flood control. Is it safe?
Court: Sikh ROTC cadet can keep turban, beardA US District Court judge ruled in favor of a Sikh student who sued the Army after being forced to choose between joining the ROTC and keeping his traditional turban, uncut hair, and beard.
The best lines from Donald Trump’s unusual presidential announcementReal estate mogul Donald Trump announced his bid for the presidency Tuesday in a long, free-form speech that left viewers … well, speechless.
Berkeley balcony collapse: 13 students fall from the top floor apartmentBerkeley balcony collapse: Officials are investigating the Berkeley balcony collapse, where 13 students at a birthday party fell from the top floor of a four-story building.
Tropical storm Bill in Texas: How to prepareTropical storm Bill is forecast bring rain, floods, and strong winds in Texas, the National Weather Service warns.
Rachel Dolezal resigns from NAACP. Is her race relevant?Civil rights activist Rachel Dolezal has stepped down after allegations that she misrepresented her ethnicity.
