December 13
Report: Justin Bieber targeted in murder-for-hire plot Raw: 24 hours of 12-12-12 Weddings in Vegas USA Today Sports' Week 15 Fantasy Injury Report Texting, music put distracted pedestrians at risk Efficiency marks Car and Truck of the Year finalists Texas Tech hires Texas A&M offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury Roger Goodell: No apology to Saints' bounty players Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder Springsteen, Kanye, Stones, McCartney rock Sandy relief Frequent-flier rewards: Change is in the air Pope's strategic tweets excite, engage, evangelize Your Money: Savings Bonds no longer an easy gift Raw video: Gunman wanted in execution-style hit S.C. mom gets no prison for leaving baby in toilet Quiz: Handle seasonal stress for better holiday health NFL pondering expansion of playoff field to 14 or 16 teams Brennan: NFL players need to get on board HGH testing What to watch: Inflation not at top of worry list Obama offers funds to launch U.S. offshore wind farms Schools losing a football coach can gain from buyout Review clears Wash. State football program of abuse allegations Nightengale: D'backs' Bauer outage all about attitude Greg Norman leaves Australian PGA with food poisoning 'Pregnant Man's' divorce case leaves judge in doubt Your Say: 'Gangnam Style' blunder Sochi snow gets high marks as test events continue Opposing view: Union jobs build the middle class Victims in Oregon mall shooting were random targets #tellusatoday: Is U.S. troop drawdown at the right pace? Editorial: Unions' woes are largely of their own making Your Say: Afghanistan security tested The journey of John McAfee Holiday cards hold season's greetings for everyone Liverpool apologizes to Fulham for Clint Dempsey pursuit Electric cars like Volt, Leaf hold resale value Federal gun checks surge as violent crime ebbs 12-12-12 The Concert for Sandy Relief Juventus advances to Italian Cup quarterfinals 'Fast and Furious' gunrunner gets 57-month prison term Third grader brings NFL linebacker to school Alabama QB AJ McCarron to return for senior year Thomas helps No. 7 Ohio State roll past Savannah State Vilma advances defamation case, Brees blasts NFL Mike D'Antoni 'not embarrassed' by Lakers entering Knicks game Retail stocks reveal holiday shopping trends N.H. store owner frets over 'fiscal cliff' 'Big data' transforms our lives and lifestyles Kristen Stewart: 'I'm just going to live my life' Prince William goes solo on 'Hobbit' red carpet NBA referee blocks Nets forward Kris Humpries (VIDEO) Why 12/12/12 has more relevance than you think Luck (and luck) needed for dream NFL wild-card playoffs Ark. State hires Texas offensive coordinator as coach EXCLUSIVE: 'Willow' Blu-ray/DVD Trailer 'X Factor' Top 4 battle it out in semifinals Is Thursday night right for NFL football? Santa Barbara's La Super-Rica Taqueria, a Julia Child hangout Toys R Us, Macy's open 24/7 before Christmas Lucas leads No. 10 Penn State past Virginia Tech Mich. boys uncover 13,000-year-old mastodon bone Sims' season-high sparks No. 3 Baylor over Oral Roberts Robert Griffin III refuses to be defined by race Kevin Durant, Thunder rally vs. Hornets for ninth win in row Weekly picks from USA TODAY Sports' NFL staff Dodgers on track to pass Yankees in 2013 payroll New Vegas attraction lets sports fans play out dreams Nashville acts bring a little country to Vegas With all of its success, Mount Union motivated for more Drew Brees among those bound for Week 15 fantasy glory Ndamukong Suh doesn't think Lions teammate ripped him Video interview: Sabrina Jeffries, 'Twas the Night After Christmas' More romance authors share their 2012 favorites Five YA novels that inspire author Lauren Morrill R.T. Wolfe counts on Uncle Kracker, Hootie for creativity Arizona claws its way back into contention Author Melissa Hill explores meaning of true romance Robin recs trailer for The Goddess Connection Series TV tonight: 'Grey's,' 'Resort,' 'Up All Night' Internet is changing adoption - for better and worse Abby Wambach helps United States beat China 4-0 Angels quietly restocking arms after pitching losses Who's to blame for Los Angeles Lakers' slump? Google Maps now available as iPhone app Celtics beat Mavericks in double-OT after two blocked winners Minogue, Hudson lend star power to Nobel Concert Transcript: Week 15 fantasy football chat with Tony Holm Swiss pilots plan solar-powered U.S. flight Woman going to court over glow in the dark toilet seat House hopping statue becomes neighborhood legend Pacers hold Cavaliers to 23 points in second half Bowl brings brothers together ... as opponents Tyler Hansbrough stands up for brother Ben in near-fight Previewing Thursday's NAIA championship game Draymond Green layup gives Warriors stunning win at Heat Penn State a huge favorite for NCAA volleyball title Mo Williams' buzzer-beating three lifts Jazz past Spurs Rookie Daniel Popovic leads Australian PGA after one Coroner: Nurse in royal hoax found hanging John McAfee returns to the U.S. Shake, rattle, roll: Holiday gifts' tough test 'The Hobbit' gets the royal treatment McAfee's fate likely tied to Belize political relations Islamist groups gaining prominence in Syria fight 10 packing tips every traveler should know 'Willow' celebrates 25th anniversary with new Blu-ray Franco Harris confronts NCAA president at speech in L.A. Inside the control room as North Korea launches rocket North Korea shows off images of rocket launch Falling TVs can kill, but few parents aware of risk Police pursuit locks down Calif. college campus Obama, Boehner: Stalemate? Barbara Walters unveils 2012's 'Most Fascinating' person Police: Ore. mall shooter used stolen rifle Coroner: Nurse in Kate prank call hanged herself Howie Mandel wishes he could ride a jet pack to work Kanye West's skirt steals 12-12-12 Sandy show Raw: Brawl over vote in Ukraine parliament Deal watch: Princess Cruises launches pre-holiday sale Boehner: 'Serious differences' on 'Cliff' Rejuvenated Mattek-Sands targets Australian Open Best Buy stock jumps 15.9% on buyout report Residents sue train company following N.J. derailment Parents celebrate babies born at 12:12 on 12-12-12 Report: Brent's blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit Ukraine parliament in brawl as members pick speaker Poll: Both parties will be blamed for fiscal cliff Tom Watson returns as Ryder Cup captain Unemployment claims drop in latest week NBA A-Z: Jim Buss unhappy with Los Angeles Lakers' start Gas price plunge keeps wholesale inflation tame Azinger, players back selection of Watson Lucky you! Babies born at 12:12 on 12/12/12 Former WH official says it's not a 'fiscal cliff' ShowBiz Minute: 12-12-12, Lohan, Bush GM trucks through the years (Oct. 16 File Report) Boy dies after TV falls on him Golden Globe nominations announced JFK airport security guards threaten Christmas strike Health roundup: Tech-free nature hikes boost creativity The cities where violent crime is soaring Nov. department store sales drop, online sales jump Charles Barkley: New Yorkers think Knicks are 'Playboy bunnies' Mich. bills limiting abortions closer to becoming law Would better toiletries make you switch hotels? Texting, music put distracted pedestrians at risk Reviewed.com: What makes a good low-light camera Will JFK airport strike snarl Christmas travel plans? New GM trucks unveiled: Improved enough? The redesigned 2014 Chevrolet, GMC pickups Back9Network: Talking Tom Watson Golden Globes nominees firm up the Oscar race Stocks end lower after pessimistic 'cliff ' report Miss. murder suspects mistakenly released Early Buzz: Mega-Man's 25th birthday plans Bradley Cooper: Eyeing up 'Dancing with the Stars'? Couple marries in paint aisle at hardware store Germany blanketed in snow; Zoo animals frolic Naomi Watts: First Globe nomination on son's birthday Sprint offers to buy rest of Clearwire Adam Sandler makes fun of Mark Sanchez during Sandy benefit concert (VIDEO) Sean Penn has never been 'loved' Cory Booker: I have 'policy differences' with Christie Obama does local TV interviews Analysis: Selection breaks recent tradition; about time Elon Musk-backed SolarCity shines: IPO leaps 47% Report: Oregon shooter seemed 'numb' in recent weeks Aresco attempting to hold Big East Conference together Rachel Weisz: 'Genuinely stunned' Mortgage rates fall near record lows Airlines expect fuller planes for Christmas Sally Field: 'I'm panicking about Christmas gifts' golden-rules-for-connecting-on-linkedin Doubts remain about status of S.C.'s data security Smule's Strum Video Cotillard: 'Very happy about this movie's journey' Oscar Pistorius beat a horse in a race, but did the horse take a dive? Analysis: 90% of Congress wins re-election Chastain: Golden Globes is a glam substitute for prom Stars light up Sandy relief concert in New York Opinionline: West Virginia goes 'Buckwild'? Keith Urban: Globes date night with Nicole Kidman Strum app turns a status update into music video 'Lincoln' leads Golden Globes nominations with 7 Notre Dame's Brian Kelly named the coach of the year Torres stays hot, Chelsea advances to Club World Cup final USA NOW: Poll on non-voters, Google Maps, Golden Globes Raw: Large fire rages near Atlanta's airport HBO leads the way in Golden Globe TV nominations Meningitis victims struggle, sue pharmacy Court told poisoned ex-KGB officer worked for MI6 Watson on Tiger: We're fine, and I want him on my team Investigation confirms no one saw N. Michigan soccer player drown Obama and Boehner meet again to avert fiscal cliff 'Lincoln,' 'Playbook' look strong with Oscar potential Amazon expands Instant Video to iPhone In Syria, bomb blasts and possible rebel win New mysteries circle the globe with flair Raw: Pistorius takes on race horse and wins Pelosi: Let's engineer deal on fiscal cliff Drive On: Actor Jason Sudeikis drives giant RV for film Could Josh Hamilton's past haunt his free agency? Creighton's Josh Jones to undergo heart procedure Senate legislation targets cyberstalking software Royal Caribbean adds 'all-you-can-drink' alcohol plans HS: Shooting air ball is worst feeling ever In Syria, bomb blasts and possible rebel win Comparing Obama, Boehner deficit-reduction plans Director Tom Hooper talks 'Les Mis' Globes nominations Nomination interrupts Ang Lee's 'Pirates' dream Griffin looks even better on Thursday In a bowl draft, dream matchups abound NTSB: Pilot in Ind. crash in touch with controllers H.W. Bush may be home by Christmas Carole King to get Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Giants bring back fan favorite Andres Torres Georgia QB Aaron Murray 'can't sleep' since Alabama loss Jennifer Lawrence: 'I might order room service' Value Meter: Newton giving fantasy owners a playoff boost Boehner: Obama ignoring spending in 'cliff' deal Boehner: Obama ignoring spending in 'cliff' deal Illinois State player arrested on charge of selling marijuana Americans express fiscal cliff frustration TV advertisers will have to turn it down Year in Pictures: Top shots from 2012 The single punch that now defines Pacquiao Adam Sandler's 'Hallelujah' parody ruled Sandy concert Two injured in a shooting following 76ers vs. Bulls Study: People worldwide living longer, but sicker JetBlue takes aim at US Airways' Philadelphia monopoly 11-year-old accused of being pregnant had massive tumor Raw: McAfee speaks in Miami after deportation Ben Affleck: Grateful after being 'kicked around' Karzai to visit Obama next month Helen Hunt: 'Sessions' only happens 'once a decade' 'Wreck-It Ralph' director feeling like Pac-Man Leitch: No such thing as free sports on TV Book Buzz: First Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, cooking for Christmas Wilson, Sproles can give fantasy teams a spark TurboTax rolls out new program for military NHL should change playoff format in abbreviated season Poll: Non-voters say make process easier Pittsburgh-NYC airfares soar as JetBlue drops route Scuds may show Assad's desperation, analyst says Bode Miller likely won't race until February CNN: Remains of Jenni Rivera identified, given to family Cowboys' Dez Bryant says he's playing against Steelers Baseball backs merger with softball in Olympic bid Company halts trial of rheumatoid arthritis drug Watson returns as Ryder Cup captain in 2014 Large fire rages near Atlanta's airport Alberto Contador, UCI settle request for $3M fine Maurice Clarett on 'living the NFL life in college' Steven Spielberg: A different kind of awards buzz TECH NOW: Last Minute Holiday Apps Mom reminds Max Greenfield that Globes are 'major' Low Great Lakes water levels reveal Mich. shipwrecks TECH NOW: Last-minute apps to save your holidays 2013 RAV4 gets Toyota back into crossover war Does Renee Zellweger have a new boyfriend? NHL talks: No progress after second day with mediator LeBron, Kobe lead NBA All-Star Game voting UCI president dismisses Greg LeMond's claim to lead Brian Okam reflects on embarrassing free throw fail Women gave more campaign cash to Obama than Romney Baig: Google Maps app - welcome return of an old friend WNBA implements rules on flopping, three-point line ESPN's Rob Parker on RGIII: 'Is he a brother or is he a cornball brother?' Hamilton agrees to 5-year, $125M deal with Angels Bradley Wiggins says he's focused on another Tour title Raw: 'Ditto' sign next to neighbor's Xmas lights Bears getting riled up over Packers' visit Lincoln Defeated on December 13th #TweetTap Hagel cited as possible Pentagon chief Louisiana river project sparks contentious debate Bode Miller's errant golf drive drills wife in the face Dwight Howard says he's not 100 percent iTunes lists the best of 2012 Pixar celebrates 'Brave' with haggis and scotch Altered Big East would likely retain AQ status for BCS Hamas stages first West Bank march since 2007 Yahoo adds 1 director as 2 board members exit Think tanks could feel the pinch of deduction cuts Sarah Palin's son Track divorcing wife Josh Hamilton's career in pictures 'Compawssion': Celebrities and their rescued dogs Illinois lawmakers hope to OK gay marriage in January Watch the Nominees: Golden Globes - Comedy/Musical Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Guide Red Sox finalize Victorino's $39M, 3-year deal Tennessee loses Andraya Carter for rest of season Watch the Nominees: Golden Globes - Drama What can the Angels expect from Josh Hamilton? Big East's Catholic member schools to leave league An Obama White House holiday poem News company still standing against Argentine president Glenn Close: Nomination a happy ending for 'Damages' Rice pulls out of Secretary of State consideration Can math be fun and cool? Museum wants to prove it Jon Bon Jovi 'RSVP-ing' for Globes, talks Sandy benefit 'Lies' pays off for Cheadle with Globe nomination Hoops history of the Catholic 7 Big East schools Five questions for 'Les Miserables' actress Samantha Barks Five questions for 'Les Miserables' director Tom Hooper Kevin from 'The Office' has now answered your questions USA Entertainment Now: Golden Globes pave road to the Oscars USA Today Sports' Fantasy On Target for Week 15 Study: Wind blew deadly gas to U.S. troops in Gulf War Report: Gov. Brewer may challenge Arizona term limits 'Hobbit' Clip: Give Him The Contract Susan Rice's letter to President Obama practical-grown-up-gifts-make-students-wish-lists Manny Pacquiao wants to keep boxing, but wife says stop 5 reasons to visit the new Museum of Mathematics Katy Perry and John Mayer get festive Experts: North Korea missile launch should spark pact Five questions for the Hobbit's Andy Serkis Talk back: Let's discuss 'The Hour' Torii Hunter surprised with Hamilton signing Even Tebow agrees: You can have too much Tebow Bode Miller's wife Morgan Beck 'Teletubby' NHL prospect pleads to drunken driving Va. college punishes 4 in racial protest over Obama win Josh Hamilton should feel at home in Anaheim Police release 911 audio/video on Cowboy's fatal wreck Documents: Prisoner plotted to kill Bieber Ind. explosion investigation has cost more than $308K Informants trade for shorter sentences Lopresti: Big East basketball just another relic Holiday travel: Expect crowded highways and planes Does Rice exit give Scott Brown a Senate opening? AP: Ryan Dempster, Red Sox agree at $26.5MM Debris left by Superstorm Sandy still a major headache Jrue Holiday is a game-time decision for Philadelphia Lawmakers react to Rice's withdrawal viewpoint-j-terms-offer-unique-opportunities Column: The GOP's Jenni Rivera path to relevance Minnesota's Brandon Roy said he wasn't retiring HBO's Larry Merchant ending 35-year HBO run HoopsWorld's Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Twin NASA spacecraft prepare to crash into moon Walgreens must pay $16M for illegal dumping CDC: Chlamydia, gonorrhea cases increasing New on DVD: 'Ted,' 'Bourne Legacy,' more Ask Matt: How long before giving up on a stock? Amir Khan vs. Carlos Molina preview Despite rocky economy, France quick to spend big Column: 'Right to work' laws can bite back Ask USA TODAY: Student loans or invest? Lindsey Vonn goes off course in downhill training Column: 'Newsweek' failure:Tina Londonized it Investing: How to start with just a little money Syracuse's Jim Boeheim 'sad' about Big East's fate Britton celebrates nomination with her young son Ryan Lochte swims to third gold at short-course worlds Rice withdraws as secretary of state candidate ESPN's John Hollinger will join Memphis front office Column: Susan Rice exit more complicated than it seems David Wilson was benched in HS for end zone flips Maya 'end of world' is a mistranslation McAfee says U.S. not questioning him Opposing view: Sandy warnings were clear and effective Hiestand: From sublime to ridiculous in 2013 TV sports Raw: Shooting on Philadelphia El train New York Pedicab fare regulation sparks debate Dixon, Gulacy enlist for 'G.I. Joe: Special Missions' Groupon couldn't help San Diego Chargers avoid TV blackout Jerry Jones: Seven calls from Cowboys players for rides Editorial: Why no hurricane warnings for Sandy? Fact check: Fiscal cliff air wars Tech battle on Wall Street: Apple vs. Google