All USA Update
Why Ebola fighters are Time Magazine's 'Person of the Year'Time magazine lauds the brave caregivers, nurses, ambulance drivers, doctors, and health-care workers who rose to the Ebola challenge.
Operation Santa brings holiday cheer to remote Alaskan villagesOperation Santa delivered winter coats, school supplies, and a global spotlight to two indigenous communities in Alaska that are at risk of displacement due to sea level rise.
William, Kate greeted with fanfare in N.Y.C.: Do Americans really love royals?On a three-day trip to the US, Prince William and Kate, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, hope to raise awareness for charitable causes close to their hearts, among other things. Throngs lined up Monday.
'Historic' Los Angeles fire engulfs city blockSome 250 firefighters turned out to battle a 'historic' blaze in downtown Los Angeles Monday that melted signs and caused freeways to be shut down. Despite the size of the massive fire, no injuries were reported.
What UVA journalists take away from Rolling Stone apologyWhen Rolling Stone apologized for its coverage of sexual assault at the University of Virginia, student journalists have had to be on the story as they grapple with tough media ethics questions.
Ferguson protesters met with racial slurs during march to Missouri capitalProtesters marching from Ferguson to the Missouri capital of Jefferson City encountered counterprotesters, some of whom shouted racial obscenities, at a time when people across the country are holding demonstrations.
White House summit seeks to boost college graduation ratesThe White House College Opportunity Day of Action Thursday highlighted the need for further efforts to improve college accessibility and graduation rates.
Federal court halts controversial execution of Scott Panetti in TexasThe Fifth US Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday stayed the execution of Scott Panetti, a Texas man convicted of killing the parents of his estranged wife, pending further competency evaluation.
Power slowly returns to Detroit after massive power failureA massive power outage in Detroit Tuesday resulted in building evacuations, school closures, and traffic light failures.
Trouble in Toyland: Which toys should parents avoid this holiday season?The annual 'Trouble in Toyland' report is out just in time for holiday shopping. Some popular items made the list, from Hello Kitty bracelets and Dora the Explorer backpacks, to latex punch balloons and a set of sheriff and police badges.
Girl Scout cookies go online: Now, you can buy Thin Mints anywhereIt just got a whole lot easier to get Girl Scout cookies. Girl Scouts of USA announced Monday that girls will be able to launch their own websites or mobile apps.
Beyond Black Friday: five alternative ways to spend Thanksgiving weekendShopping on Black Friday isn't the only way to spend Thanksgiving weekend. Whether you're looking to do something outdoors, to take in a little culture, or to find a way to give back, here are five alternative ways to kick off the holiday season.
Heavy snow, sleet, rain muck up Thanksgiving travel: Where will it be worst?The busiest travel day of the year is turning out to be even more harried than usual for Northeast and mid-Atlantic travelers, as a winter storm bears down on the East Coast.
Why did Ferguson officials wait until dark to announce the decision?The press conference to announce the grand jury's decision in the Michael Brown case was scheduled for 8 p.m. central time. Why wait six hours to reveal the decision?
Is 'Christmas break' finished? For this Massachusetts town, it is.In the latest tussle between 'Christmas' and 'holiday,' the Marshfield School Committee in Massachusetts has opted to lose the name of the religious day in its December vacation.
US economy enjoys best growth in more than a decadeAn increase in consumer spending has helped drive the best six months of GDP growth since 2003, although public confidence in the economy has dropped as wage and salary increases remain low.
Paying it forward: Chicago church gives congregants $500 to do goodMembers of Chicago's LaSalle Street Church aren't the only one's making donations this holiday season. Charitable giving has reached the highest levels since the onset of the Great Recession.
Why didn't police taze him? Slain Cleveland boy's father, Anonymous askThe father of the 12-year-old Ohio boy fatally shot by police – and an online hacking group – are asking why police didn't use a Taser.
#ThanksMichelleObama for 'mystery mush' and 'plastic food.' First lady fair target?#ThanksMichelleObama is a Twitter hashtag that sarcastically highlights unappetizing school lunches in the wake of the first lady's anti-obesity campaign.
Two Ohio men freed 39 years after wrongful conviction. What changed?One of the men, convicted in a robbery and shooting death, is thought to be the longest-serving US prisoner to be exonerated. Here's their story.
