All USA Update
Is latest Secret Service incident an indicator that more reforms are needed?The Department of Homeland Security inspector general is investigating allegations that two senior Secret Service employees drove into a White House security barrier after drinking at a party.
Photo of US flag sparks controversy. How are American views of patriotism changing?Debate over a photo showing a baby wrapped in an American flag once more highlights the shifting views of patriotism among Americans.
AP sues for Hillary Clinton e-mails: Did she break the law?Hillary Clinton insists that she adhered to all relevant federal laws and policies during her tenure in the Obama administration. But the revelations about her use of e-mail have raised questions about the transparency of her actions.
Why California megaquake could come sooner than forecastScientists are gathering vastly more data about faults than ever before, allowing them to refine earthquake predictions. The data suggest megaquakes in California might be slightly more common than previously thought.
How did a Georgia teen spend nearly $30,000 that was not his?A bank teller error put $30,000 into the wrong checking account, the teen who wrongfully spent the money has been sentenced to probation.
University of Oklahoma SAE fraternity members apologize: Is it too late?Two OU students, identified as the leaders in a video where members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity make racial chants, have been thrown out of school.
Why Utah is bringing back the firing squadState lawmakers have approved the measure in the event that authorities can’t obtain drugs for legal injections, making Utah the latest death penalty state to allow an alternate method of executing death row inmates.
- Judge blocks DC man from smoking in his own home... at least for a while
A Superior Court judge has decided to temporarily prohibit one Washington, DC resident from smoking in his home after his next-door neighbors filed a suit claiming the smoke causes harm to their family when it seeps into their property.
Hate groups decline: Is the US less hateful or just less public?While the number of hate groups is declining, more people may be taking their hateful attitudes to the Internet. What does this say about our society?
How Tsarnaev's overlooked Twitter account might hurt himDzhokhar Tsarnaev's posts on a second, rarely used Twitter account might damage his defense team's claims that he was bullied into participating in the Boston Marathon bombing by his brother.
Student loans: Will Obama's plan bring changes?President Obama on Tuesday signed a presidential memorandum directing federal agencies to overhaul the way US students repay their loans. He was also to talk about the changes in a speech at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.
Should the NFL's 'every down' running back be saved? The stats indicate otherwiseThe NFL is increasingly moving away from the 'ground and pound' days and has turned into a high-flying aerial show. So, what will happen to the running back?
Let me sleep: Georgia trash man gets 30 days in jail for 5 a.m. pick upIn Sandy Springs, Ga., a sanitation worker was sentenced to 30 days in jail for picking up trash too early in a wealthy neighborhood. Was justice served?
Why some Texans claim the state never joined the UnionA handful of Texans believes that Texas never joined the United States of America and treat their state as a sovereign country. Do their claims have any legal grounds?
Gender equality report: an example of how big data can address big problemsFor the 'No Ceilings' report, researchers collected 850,000 gender-related data points over a 20-year period from the UN, World Bank, and other organizations to measure progress.
Can Florida prepare for climate change without saying the words?Florida Department of Environmental Protection workers have been banned from using terms like 'climate change' and 'global warming,' according to a new investigation.
Why the US Southwest is fighting daylight saving timeNevada and New Mexico want to stay on daylight saving time, while Texas and Utah want to stay on standard time. Can the American Southwest free itself from the clutches of clock changes?
Oklahoma frat closed after racist chant: Are fraternities finally taking racism seriously?The University of Oklahoma chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon has been shut down after its members were seen chanting racist verses in a video posted online. How is this response different from cases of racism at other universities in the country?
What have Iowans learned about Jeb Bush from his visit?The former Florida governor and potential Republican 2016 presidential candidate is in Iowa this weekend, where he addresses issues – such as immigration and ethanol use – that could affect how conservatives view his bid for the nation’s top office.
UC Irvine American flag ban: Unpatriotic or revolutionary ideal?UC Irvine flag ban: The legislative branch of University of California at Irvine's student government voted to ban all flags - including the American flag - from the common areas by their offices. Why?
