All USA Update
American Sniper: What do veterans say about the movie?While political debate over American Sniper grows, US veterans are finding the space they need to talk about their own war stories.
Ernie Banks a.k.a. Mr. Cub because of his enduring optimismErnie Banks, the legendary Mr. Cub, passed away on Friday night, and fans around the world remember his optimism and passion for America's pastime.
Judge strikes down Alabama gay marriage ban: Three things to knowThe Deep South state has just legalized same-sex marriage. What's next in the big debate?
Twitter explodes with tributes to SkyMallSkyMall announced Friday it has filed for bankruptcy, and Twitter mourned.
Drug testing for welfare recipients: Wisconsin poised to join other statesThe governor of the 'Dairy State' supports drug testing for adult welfare recipients as a way to get them ready for the job market.
Does it really matter that Obama won't meet with Netanyahu?Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's address to Congress says a lot more about Israel and US relations than Obama choosing not to meet with him.
Denver baker sued for refusing to write anti-gay slogans on cakeA Colorado man has filed a religious discrimination complaint against a Denver bakery for refusing to write anti-gay slogans on a Bible-shaped cake.
How a new database could shed light on police racismThe Center for Policing Equity is taking a data-based approach to combating perceived police bias in the US. Will it solve the problem?
SOTU 2015: Why didn't Republicans applaud equal pay for women?President Obama's remarks on equal pay resulted in a standing ovation . . . except from Republicans. What's the issue?
Big Brother: Can your school require your Facebook password?A new anticyberbullying measure in Illinois now allows schools to have access to students’ social media profiles. A necessary step or a step too far?
Paris mayor vs. Fox News: Can a foreign city really sue a US news outlet?The mayor of Paris announced Tuesday that she plans to sue Fox News for sullying the image of Paris with its 'no go zones' reporting. This may be the first time a municipality has attempted to sue a US television network.
Eating-while-driving citation: Have distracted-driving laws gone too far?A man driving near Atlanta gets ticketed for enjoying a large cheeseburger a little too much.
What's behind President Obama's push for high-speed InternetPresident Obama will focus on increasing access to broadband Internet in his State of the Union address Tuesday. He says changes will spur economic growth and create greater social equality.
#SOTU2015: How Obama is taking a centuries-old tradition into the Twitter ageThe president is once more turning to social media as he tries to focus his messaging to Americans.
#ReclaimMLK: how protesters are pairing Martin Luther King, present issuesThis Martin Luther King Day, protesters are amplifying the hallowed echoes of Dr. King's words as part of a loosely connected string of #ReclaimMLK demonstrations protesting police violence and inequality.
What next for Kentucky's teenage 'Bonnie and Clyde' after capture?Teens Cheyenne Phillips and Dalton Hayes are in the process of being transferred back to Kentucky after two weeks on the run. They are suspects in three vehicle thefts.
Florida shopping mall shooting: Another debate over guns and safety?A shooting Saturday in Florida's Melbourne Square Mall left two dead and at least one injured. The mall shooting raises public safety concerns and raises anew questions about arming citizens.
Kentucky teens on the run spotted panhandling in Florida: Are they ready to surrender?Police say the two teenagers are suspected of a 12-day crime spree across the South.
To get their diploma, Arizona students must pass citizenship testProponents of the new law claim that Americans do not know enough about civics, but some believe that using US citizenship tests isn’t the best way to promote civic awareness.
Judge tells Michigan to recognize gay marriages. Will Supreme Court agree?A federal judge has ordered Michigan to recognize more than 300 same-sex marriages conducted during the brief period when such marriages were legal there. Both sides of the contentious issue are urging the US Supreme Court finally to act.
