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Darren Wilson to resign from Ferguson Police Department, reports sayOfficer Darren Wilson has reportedly initiated the process of resignation from the force to take pressure off his fellow officers and the department, according to media reports. Michael Brown's father, meanwhile, has called for calm.
University of California students – and Gov. Jerry Brown – protest tuition increaseThe Board of Regents of the University of California has approved a tuition increase that will raise tuition for many in-state students to $15,564 by 2019. Gov. Jerry Brown wants new money-saving measures first.
Why Batman joined forces with the Joker against Gotham City CouncilThe comic-book rivals teamed up Wednesday to fight a proposed $175 licensing fee and mandatory background check for costumed characters working for tips in New York City's Times Square.
Lake-effect snow in Buffalo: How does that much precipitation happen?Buffalo, N.Y., was hit with at least five feet of snow in 24 hours. Here's an explanation of how lake-effect snow occurs.
#Snowvember: Buffalo buried under six feet of snow, with more fallingA historic storm continues to drop large amounts of snow in northern and eastern parts of the country, with Buffalo, N.Y., bearing the brunt of the damage.
Amid snowstorm, Tuesday registered coldest November morning since 1976The snowstorm has hit the Buffalo, N.Y., area particularly hard, but much of the northern and eastern US has been affected. At the same time, temperatures are some 20 degrees below normal.
Adrian Peterson suspension: Is the NFL cracking down on domestic abuse?Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has been suspended without pay for an 'incident of abusive discipline.' The league had previously suspended him with pay for the same incident. Why the sudden turnaround?
Would 'Facebook at Work' work? New site under development, report says.A report from the Financial Times says Facebook is in the process of developing and testing a new site that will be intended specifically for people to use for work-related activities.
Sikh student sues Army over religious 'Catch-22' in ROTC enlistmentA Sikh college student in New York says that to enlist in the Army's ROTC program, he would have to shave and cut his hair, violating his religious beliefs. The ACLU and a Sikh group filed a federal lawsuit this week.
Walmart workers prepare for 'huge' Black Friday protestsNearly two dozen people were arrested Thursday at a protest outside a Walmart in California. It's been several years since Walmart employees started trying to form a union. Is unionization possible in today's economic climate?
Taylor Swift to Spotify: Blank Space or blank check?Taylor Swift's record label has responded to Spotify's claims about what the streaming service provides to artists in terms of revenue.
Why did the government spend $10 million to create a new video game?The US National Institute of Health spent more than $10 million developing and promoting a video game to combat obesity. How well did it work?
Arkansas governor plans to pardon son for felony: 'hopefully the kids learn'The Arkansas Parole Board says it didn't give 'any special treatment' to the pardon application by the governor's son for a 2003 drug charge.
US-China climate deal: Can Obama make good on his promise?President Obama made a sweeping pledge to slash carbon emissions by 2025, but his tenure as president ends in two years. Will the impact of the landmark agreement endure beyond his presidency?
Ready or not, snowstorm blankets Rockies, Upper Midwest as South plunges into deep freezeSt. Cloud, Minn., got 13 inches of snow, a new record for November. In Colorado, temperatures dropped nearly 30 degrees over the course of an hour as the cold front moved in. Sub-freezing temperatures reached as far south as Dallas.
- First big snowstorm of the season: what to expect
A blast of frigid air and snow will affect wide swaths of the US this week, particularly in parts of the upper Midwest. Here are three key questions about the winter weather.
Economic inequality in the US reaches levels not seen since Great DepressionWealth inequality in the US is reaching its most extreme point since just before the start of the Great Depression in 1929, according to a new economic analysis. Even the 1 percent are lagging behind the 0.01 percent.
In historic ruling, federal judge sets Detroit on path to exit bankruptcyA federal judge ruled Friday that a plan to end Detroit's Chapter 9 bankruptcy was fair, setting the stage for the city to shed billions in debt and begin to fix basic city services.
Missing toddler found safe: How common are happy endings?A missing 2-year-old has been found safely sleeping in the Michigan woods. While high-profile disappearances and kidnappings often make big headlines, most missing children are safely recovered.
- To hunt or not to hunt? Key ballot measures on wildlife explained.
Here's a rundown of how five states handled hunting and wildlife issues Tuesday – including bear baiting in Maine and gray wolves in Michigan.
