All USA Update
Could carrying guns on college campuses prevent sexual assault?10 states are pushing for laws that would allow students to carry concealed firearms on college campuses in an attempt to prevent sexual assault.
United States to export armed drones: Can it enforce how they're used?A new US policy governing the sale of armed drones to allied nations lays out principles that foreign governments must abide by in order to receive the aircraft.
Facebook diplomacy: UMass reverses policy prohibiting Iranians from some coursesOn February 6, the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s announced a policy to ban Iranian students applying for selected graduate programs.
Should you jump out of your window into the snow?No. You shouldn't. As tempting as it may be to throw yourself out the window into what you think is going to be several feet of soft, fluffy snow, Boston's mayor reminds us that doing so is definitely a bad idea.
Slender Man stabbing: Should juvenile defendants be tried as adults?Two Wisconsin girls charged with stabbing their classmate were 12 at the time of the crime. A judge is expected to decide Tuesday whether they will be tried as adults.
Did the NSA embed spyware in your computer?A new report by Russian research firm Kaspersky Lab says the United States has found a way to hide spyware in almost any hard drive built by the world’s top computer manufacturers.
Warmth in winter? Acts of kindness stack up with snow.Amid record snowfall and freezing temperatures, people across the country are going out of their way to offer their neighbors a helping hand.
FAA to release new drone rules: Will Amazon get what it wants?The new regulations, which could be released Sunday, should please businesses, but critics say the FAA needs to move faster to rein in amateur users.
Not again! Valentine's Day 'snow hurricane' heads for New EnglandNew Englanders are hardy. But a Valentine's Day 'snow hurricane' will prove another test for our friends to the North as a historic snow year rolls on.
Cybersecurity summit: Will government, businesses cooperate more?President Obama urged US companies at a cybersecurity summit Friday to partner with the government in meeting cyberthreats. But some tech giants and privacy advocates are still wary of government's role.
Does Brian Williams have Black Hawk wreckage? No way, says former Navy SEAL.As NBC and other news outlets probe anchor Brian Williams’s journalistic claims, new questions are being raised about experiences he’s reported over the years – including having flown with US Navy SEAL Team Six during the invasion of Iraq.
Ports across West Coast shut down amid labor disputeAs dockworkers and their employers negotiate contract terms, ports that manage about $1 trillion worth of cargo annually – including key West Coast locations – have been brought to a halt.
As Alabama defies gay-marriage ruling, Ginsburg, Obama say America is ready. Is it?As Alabama officials continue to resist efforts to implement same-sex marriage in that state, US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Americans are increasingly accepting of gays.
Will NBC ever let Brian Williams return?Following Brian Williams suspension for embellishing an Iraq War story, the network is putting a familiar face in the anchor chair. Have we seen the last of Brian Williams?
Why this Montana lawmaker is bent out of shape over yoga pantsRep. David Moore of Missoula has introduced a bill that would expand the state’s indecent exposure law, renewing the conversation around clothing bans and individual rights.
White House launches new cyber security center: Will businesses cooperate?The new Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center will aim to coordinate the United States government's response to cyberattacks, but it will need help from businesses to be effective.
Three Muslim students shot and killed near University of North Carolina: What do we know?Three young people were shot to death in their apartment late Tuesday afternoon. While police have a suspect in custody, they have not yet specified a motive.
Who was Kayla Mueller and what was she doing in Syria?Kayla Mueller was confirmed dead this morning. Who was she, and what does her death say about humanitarian efforts in the Middle East?
Jeb Bush releases eight years' worth of emails: Is that legal?In a bid for greater transparency, the former Florida governor has released emails sent to him throughout his time in office. Was it a good idea – or one that may put some past constituents at risk?
JetBlue becomes first airline to accept Apple Pay: How safe is it?Passengers aboard some JetBlue airways flights will soon be able to purchase in-flight refreshments via Apple Pay. The service has been touted as safer and more convenient than using a regular credit card.
