All USA Update
Is Scott Walker getting ready to run for president?The GOP has another name in the ring as a potential suitor for the Oval Office. Does the Wisconsin governor have the staying power?
Release of Rosa Parks writings reveals surprises about civil rights iconOn Wednesday, the 102nd anniversary of the birth of Rosa Parks, the Library of Congress will open a trove of 7,500 manuscripts and 2,500 photos from her personal collection.
Snowstorm that buried Midwest blankets NortheastHeavy snow is hitting many parts of the Northeast and New England for the third time in a little more than a week.
A groundbreaking Super Bowl ad that you shouldn't missThe first-ever domestic violence ad on the Super Bowl. How effective will it be?
Why Michelle Obama praises 'American Sniper'First Lady Michelle Obama lauded the film for its portrayal of the 'complex journey' that veterans and their families experience.
California officials seek to regulate electronic cigarettesCalifornia health officials say that e-cigarettes are a health threat that should be regulated like traditional tobacco products.
Dartmouth College bans hard liquor: Can booze limits improve student safety?As schools across the country look for ways to crack down on high-risk behavior on campus, one school famous for its party culture is taking steps to make campus safer for students.
After listening to women, a Congressman switches sides on abortionOhio Democrat Tim Ryan, a longtime opponent of abortion rights, says that he changed his mind after hearing the accounts of women in his state and across the US.
Why Al Jazeera America doesn't use the word 'terrorist'An Al Jazeera America memo urged reporters to avoid using the words 'terrorist,' 'Islamist,' and 'extremist,' drawing criticism from some conservatives.
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio stages dramatic reading of Onion articleAfter an article in the satirical media outlet The Onion ridiculed Mayor Bill de Blasio’s blizzard warnings, he responded by staging a dramatic reading of it.
- Report blasts child welfare system: How to better protect US kids?
Experts say that prevention efforts at the local level, combined with better data collection and tighter federal oversight could reduce the number of cases of abuse and neglect.
Tennessee bill would cut off police access to military equipmentA bill proposed in Tennessee would prohibit the state and local law enforcement agencies from using military equipment. Is this a good idea?
Bowe Bergdahl to face desertion charges: Why the White House is embarrassedUS Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl is expected to be charged with desertion, according to news reports. The Pentagon denies the reports. Why the White House would rather he wasn't.
Yeti in Boston? Humor survives blizzard of 2015Sometimes the best way to survive a blizzard is with a bit of humor.
Will Blizzard 2015 break the snowfall record in NYC and Boston?The Blizzard of 2015 has the Northeast hunkering down for a 'historic' storm. Where will it stack up against the biggest winter storms that have hit Boston and New York?
Blizzard 2015: What to do if your flight is cancelledBombogenesis: What to do in worst case scenario travel situations throughout the next few days.
Is 'American Sniper' an anti-war film?American Sniper director Clint Eastwood says his film is an anti-war statement. But Bill Maher called the film's subject, sharpshooter Chris Kyle, "a psychopath patriot."
Blizzard bears down on East Coast. But is this one really different?Boston, for one, would need to see at least 18.7 inches of snow for this blizzard to be a Top 10 storm, and more than 25 inches to be among the Top 5. Still, in some areas, winds could reach close to hurricane strength, about 75 miles per hour.
Why does the Super Bowl use Roman numerals?The NFL has used Roman numerals since Super Bowl V. Why has this seemingly archaic tradition lasted?
Blizzard 2015: How to prepare for a snowstormAre you ready for the big storm? Here’s how to cover all your bases.
