All USA Update
Revenge porn: Do rights of website operators trump those of victims?An 18-year sentence for the operator of a revenge porn website is seen as a victory for victims' advocates. But without a new federal law, it might be a hollow win, they say.
Guerrilla artists install Edward Snowden sculpture in Brooklyn parkFort Greene Park in Brooklyn was briefly home to a bust of Edward Snowden, comparing the whistleblower to Revolutionary War martyrs, before it was taken down by park officials.
- Louisiana student to skip prom after being told she can't wear a tux
Gay high school senior Claudetteia Love won't be attending her senior prom after she was told that she would not be allowed to wear a tuxedo. Is the school simply enforcing a dress code or is it engaging in discrimination?
South Carolina student suspended for racial slur. Are millennials racist?A University of South Carolina student was suspended after writing a racist slur on a whiteboard. Are American college students 'colorblind' or apathetic to racism?
Sailor who survived 66 days at sea: How ordeal could have been preventedLouis Jordan returned to North Carolina Thursday after an initial rescue mission had failed to find him.
Alabama man released after decades on death row: Sign of a flawed system?As the number of death-row exonerees continues to grow, fundamental questions are being raised about potential flaws in the system.
Why Indiana pizza parlor is now a conduit for conservatives backing RFRAA GoFundMe page for Memories Pizza has already raised more than $200,000 in donations. Is this the 'safe' way to support Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act?
California's mandatory water reductions: Why exempt the farmers?Lawns and golf courses take biggest hit in the state's first-ever mandatory statewide water reductions. Farmers, who use 80 percent of the water, are exempt but have already been affected by the decision to release less water from reservoirs.
Was a prisoner falsely convicted for murdering Michael Jordan's father?Lawyers of Daniel Andre Green, who was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of James R. Jordan, have requested a retrial. How common are false convictions?
Reaction to Indiana's first pizza parlor to reject gay eventsMemories Pizza of Walkerton, Ind. announced its support of the new Religious Freedom Restoration Act. How did Twitter users respond?
Why Arkansas governor won't sign the Religious Freedom Restoration ActThe Arkansas religious freedom bill is similar to the embattled Indiana law and, in some respects, affords even less protection against discrimination. Wal-Mart doesn't want to face the backlash, and neither does the new GOP governor.
A $200 ticket for driving 'too slow?'North Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill that would fine drivers for driving too slow in the left lanes on highways.
Atlanta educators convicted of racketeering in test cheating scandalA jury in Atlanta has found 11 teachers and administrators guilty of racketeering and other felony charges in what investigators found was a massive school test cheating scandal.
Defense rests in Boston Marathon Bombing trial. Were they successful?If Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is found guilty, as expected, defense lawyers are expected to try to spare him the death penalty by shifting much of the blame for the bombings to his older brother, Tamerlan.
Trevor Noah Twitter controversy: Are his jokes daring or abusive?A day after South African comedian Trevor Noah was named Jon Stewart's successor on 'The Daily Show,' critics have been citing jokes on his twitter feed that they see as bigoted.
Why death penalty states may have harder time finding lethal-injection drugsThe American Pharmacists Association voted to oppose participation in executions, stating that to help put a person to death violates the goals of the profession.
Prosecution rests in Boston Marathon bombing trial. What's ahead for defense?The prosecution called its last witness Monday in the Boston Marathon bombing trial, with defense lawyers for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev expected to wrap up within days. But sentencing could last until June.
Will new Senate institute honoring Ted Kennedy foster bipartisan cooperation?A new center dedicated to the memory of the late Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy aims to rekindle the spirit of bipartisan lawmaking among America's youth.
What does this Florida Holiday Inn do to wake up spring breakers?The Holiday Inn in Panama City, Florida plays a song from the "Lion King" to wake up spring breakers for another day on the beach.
Boston Police officer shot, suspect killed: A case of justified deadly force?Boston Police officer John T. Moynihan was shot in the line of duty on Friday night, leaving him critically injured. The suspected shooter was killed in a gun fight with police.
