All USA Update
Scripps National Spelling Bee crowns co-champions againThe Scripps National Spelling Bee crowned Vanya Shivashankar and Gokul Venkatachalam co-champions on Thursday night.
Why the EPA wants to amend the Clean Water ActA new rule from the EPA to protect ecologically-vital temporary waterways and wetlands could become even more important as the climate changes.
Ten finalists to compete for national spelling bee titleThursday night the top ten finalists in the Scripps National Spelling Bee will compete for the coveted winning title.
Is Internet access necessary for economic well-being? FCC chairman thinks so.FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler is proposing a $1.7 billion plan to subsidize the Internet for the poor. On Thursday, he argued that Internet access is just as important as telephone access for people trying to climb out of poverty.
On social issues, Americans are more liberal than ever before. What's behind the sudden shift?A Gallup survey of Americans reveals a sharp turn to the left on social issues. What is driving it?
US slams FIFA officials with corruption indictmentsBefore she was sworn in as US attorney general last month, Loretta Lynch had been investigating FIFA for years as the US attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
Nebraska becomes first red state to repeal the death penalty since 1973On Wednesday, Nebraska lawmakers voted 30 to 19 to override Gov. Pete Ricketts’ veto and abolish the death penalty.
Google's pioneering $20 million bid to help disabled feel empoweredThe Google Impact Challenge: Disabilities project aims to promote emerging technologies that increase independence for people living with disabilities.
Baltimore’s deadliest month: Can the community still find peace?The month of May has seen the most number of homicides in Baltimore since 1999, even as local officials struggle to forge lasting peace in the beleaguered community.
Cleveland agrees to federal police reforms: How often does DOJ intervene?The Cleveland Police Department, under intense scrutiny for recent police shootings of unarmed African-Americans, has agreed to begin a lengthy reform process under Justice Department oversight.
PacSun's flag T-shirt: Patriotism turned on its headA clothing retailer runs into trouble by producing and marketing a T-shirt that some found offensive.
Severe storms leave Houston residents stranded without powerSome parts of the Houston metropolitan area received more than ten inches of rain Monday night, making many roads impassable as floodwaters continued to rise.
Plains torrents loosen drought’s grip: Is this ‘weather whiplash?'At least 12 people are missing in Texas after the Blanco River shattered a 1929 crest record by six feet, causing 'catastrophic' flooding, the National Weather Service said.
California farmers agree to cut water use. Enough to stem the drought?Riparian water users in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta are voluntarily cutting back farm water in return for certainty through this year’s growing season. It’s a start in curbing agricultural water use in drought-stricken California.
Senate blocks House bill on NSA surveillance. What happens next?A divided Senate on Saturday defeated legislation that would end the government’s surveillance program and failed to extend the Patriot Act past its deadline.
Boy Scouts president calls for end to ban on gay troop leadersThe move could be a step toward ending a policy against gay leaders that has increasingly divided the Boy Scouts.
Global warming debate heats up as Jeb Bush clashes with President ObamaJeb Bush acknowledges climate change – but doesn't consider a problem of 'highest priority.'
First batch of Hillary Clinton's Benghazi e-mails releasedThe State Department is expected to release the first batch of Hillary Clinton's e-mails over the next few days. Meanwhile, The New York Times has obtained almost a third of the pages.
Thousands of flags to fill Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial DayThis Thursday members of the Army's ceremonial unit known as the 'Old Guard' will place an American flag on each of the 260,000 gravestones and 7,300 niches in Arlington National Cemetery.
Nebraska death penalty repeal: Are Republicans shifting their stance?Nebraska lawmakers on Wednesday approved a bill to abolish capital punishment. The vote marks a shift toward greater Republican support for ending the death penalty.
