December 3
North Carolina wins 21st NCAA women's soccer crown Patti LuPone arrested by her desire to work with Mamet St. Louis beats Valparaiso in first game since Majerus' death Kennedy Center Honors Broncos beat Buccaneers to clinch AFC West Steven Bowditch leads PGA Tour Q-school Your Say: Baby names hit and miss New Orleans Hornets Anthony Davis to miss another week Coast Guard member dies in crash off Calif. coast Browns top Raiders to end 12-game road losing streak David Beckham: He came, he sold, he conquered the USA KC Chiefs win at somber Arrowhead Stadium Emotional Batch lifts Steelers to upset of Ravens No. 1 Stanford beats Gonzaga 69-41 Man charged in barista death linked to 7 other killings #tellusatoday: Social Security in 'fiscal cliff' talks? Your Say: Entitlements drive up debt Ask Matt: Will higher taxes hurt stocks? Bengals rally to beat Chargers for fourth straight win Ask an Expert: Entrepreneurs, what's your 80-20? 49ers' Colin Kaepernick upset by penalty resulting in safety (VIDEO) Real Betis prevails in La Liga; Norwich wins in EPL Research studies often leave consumers confused Opposing view: $10K degree a populist gimmick Editorial: $10k college degrees are on to something Anne Hathaway got hack-job 'Les Mis' haircut on camera Belcher story creates challenge for network NFL shows John Harbaugh, Mike Tomlin share awkward handshake after Steelers beat Ravens History repeats itself in this year's BCS Northern Illinois is first MAC team to earn BCS bid Vanderbilt's James Franklin gets contract extension Ozzie Smith turns Gold Gloves into cash at auction Syracuse's Marquis Spruill, Steve Rene charged by police Chiefs' emotional win Seahawks' Richard Sherman says Russell Wilson better than Andrew Luck, RGIII Team-by-team review of the BCS contestants No. 8 Kentucky edges No. 6 Louisville, 48-47 Letterman, Hoffman, Zeppelin honored by Obama Kennedy Center Honors 'most incredible' for the artists College football bowl schedule for 2012-13 Q&A: RGIII, Justin Tuck ready for major NFL showdown Oklahoma WR Jalen Saunders, DB Cortez Johnson arrested Dating sites - for all ages - focus on keeping it real 'The Anarchist': Revolution and repentance, via Mamet In just its fifth year, Tijuana wins Mexican title Kirk Herbstreit rails on Northern Illinois in the BCS (VIDEO) Avast gives premium software to schools Nashville welcomes Grammys to country's playground Avast gives premium anti-virus tools to schools Grammy kickoff concert puts Nashville in the spotlight Florida Gators up against familiar foe in Charlie Strong Sorrow, anger after Chiefs' murder-suicide Calvin Johnson, Adrian Peterson still winners in fantasy NCAA Division I women's soccer championship Keflezighi paces group in Rock 'n Roll half marathon Almagro beats Roddick in Miami exhibition final Colts' Bruce Arians steps in with the ultimate assist Cowboys rally in the fourth to beat reeling Eagles Dickey visits winter meetings, meets with Mets GM BCS teams Civil War anniversary inspires Becky Lower Author Mira Lyn Kelly remembers (or not) her first kiss Serena recs new inspirational romances Medicare beneficiaries reach $5 billion in drug savings Even when you gotta go, social media goes too NFL brain study involves former high school players NFL concussions: Your job or your health? Why Louisiana Tech is staying home despite a 9-3 record Gay rights ordinances pushed in small Kentucky towns Magic draw first blood against Dwight Howard, Lakers Michelle recs books by Lynn Emery, Stacy-Deanne, Noire USC's Matt Barkley expected to play in Sun Bowl No. 9 Georgia stays undefeated with win over Ga Tech 'Walking Dead' cliffhanger leaves fans dangling Drive On: Super auto sales today trail superstorm Raw: Maine ski resort hosts skiing Santas Third storm in less than week drenches Northern Calif. Winning and business don't always work together in NBA A women's prison orchestra thrives behind bars Ask the Captain: Dealing with in-flight health emergencies Ricky Rubio shows flashes in his first practice Port Authority tolls go up Obama to hail nuclear security Exclusive premiere: Gary Allan's 'Every Storm' video Ga. girl describes bite from dolphin at SeaWorld Raw: Home in Chinese road demolished Raw: Santa swimsuit run in Madison, Wis. Caught on Cam: Dolphin bites girl at SeaWorld Lincoln going back to its roots with its original name Update: Hugh Hefner gets marriage license One-armed leukemia patient missing from hospital The White House honors the stars Egypt Prepares for Controversial Referendum 5-year-old boy saves family, house from fire Obama shows comedy chops with Kennedy honorees Heidi Klum sits on Santa's lap Eagles fire defensive line coach Jim Washburn NCAA re-rank: Our final regular season list from 1-124 'Three Cups of Tea' co-author Relin dead at 49 How it feels to speed down a bobsled track on skates Kristin Chenoweth: 'I'm dating' Chrysler leads Detroit Nov. sales gains Egypt's crisis widens with planned march, strikes Health roundup: Text messages can help smokers quit ShowBiz Minute: Neil Young, Perry, Box Office FEMA sends Sandy survivors surprise aid checks Taylor Swift, Harry Styles spotted in Central Park One-On-One With Dave Doeren Fiesta Bowl and Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl announced Fast-growing Hawaiian Airlines to add Taiwan flights Dykstra to be sentenced in bankruptcy fraud case Week 13 lessons: Joe Flacco's lousy play will cost him money Sidney Rice takes a big shot, but makes a big play NYC homeless man shoeless again despite boots Buy or sell: Psst! Cardinals! Lose out and get Larry Fitzgerald a quarterback Gourmet Fast food trucks are a hit in Paris Poll: Voters give Cuomo, Bloomberg, Obama high marks U.S. flu season gets strong early start Stocks end lower on Nov. manufacturing weakness Meet guest blogger Eric Greenberg VW has best November since 1973; Jetta slips, Passat up Hey, Rex: What took you so long, knucklehead? Majerus' magic on full display in greatest win Ford posts sales up 6%, touts small car, big truck gains Thompson prepares to defend Dubai Ladies title Obama readies Cabinet shakeup Strong winds help flare two month old fire Fiscal cliff talks likely to last all month (at least) Manufacturing at lowest level since July 2009 New 'Hobbit' film makes some moviegoers sick Greg Schiano's Bucs blitzed in victory formation against Peyton Manning GM November sales up just 3.4%, fleet sales drive gain Reviewed.com: Samsung camera features Android, Wi-Fi MLB's made-for-Twitter event kicks off LeBron James is 'Sports Illustrated' Sportsman of Year Howard Stern signs for more 'America's Got Talent' La. town evacuates as explosives are transferred Top news from the world of politics The top city searches in 2012 Trailer: 'Les Miserables' Toyota says November sales up 17.2% George H.W. Bush still in hospital Reviewed.com: Energy-efficient dishwashers Opinionline: K.C. Chiefs tragedy goes beyond football Cops: Gun used in Belcher's murder-suicide was legally owned Wanted man McAfee says he's safe -- and out of Belize Bell: Jovan Belcher tragedy leaves Steelers grasping for answers Alex Rodriguez has hip tear, could miss half of 2013 Kids find stray lion cub, take it to school Yahoo! Top Searches 2012: Upton, Middleton, Lohan Sled dogs show they don't need snow to race Hyundai says November sales, up 7.8%, are record recent-facebook-hoaxes-fooling-your-friends KnowDelay zeroes in on potential flight issues Would graphic photos on the box keep you from smoking? Mississippi River levels lead to layoffs Dial-a-doctor, online services cut office visits N. Calif. storm causes less damage than forecast Obama taps Wasserman Schultz again as Democratic chair Happy Bday: Text message turns 20 today! News Corp. names Thomson, shutters 'The Daily' Golfweek: Who's in from LPGA Q School LeMond wants to run UCI after Armstrong scandal Will and Kate await a baby Bob Costas gives anti-gun speech on 'Sunday Night Football' ESPN gives John Kruk marquee on-air assignment Chiefs deal with complicated grief Morgan Stanley exec's trades at Goldman Sachs probed Senators call for EPA inquiry into lead factory sites Raw: School evacuated after reports of fainting FDA pledges support for med tech initiative Meet the most dangerous man in baseball Argentine tennis player Juan Ignacio Chela retires Red Sox sign Mike Napoli to 3-year, $39 million deal USA NOW: Kate Middleton pregnancy, SeaWorld dolphin, Auto numbers 13-year-old pulls disabled mom out of burning home It's official: William, Kate expecting! Which bowl games are must-see TV GOP moderate to resign from House for trade group Cleveland health officials offer free lead screenings Audi sales through November already annual record Acquaintances: Man behind Ohio bridge plot troubled Tumblr victimized by hackers CDC has yet to respond to lead-standards recommendation Smelter study paves way for hearings Kate Middleton is pregnant New Alzheimer's drug studies offer patients hope Where are the danger zones at home? Heisman race historic, and maybe historically close Ruppert, O'Day, White elected to baseball Hall Photos: Forgotten lead factories 43 students taken to hospital in carbon monoxide scare Andy Reid announces Nick Foles will start rest of Eagles' games San Antonio Spurs' Gregg Popovich compromised the game Obama hosts 'fiscal cliff' chat on Twitter Looking for a job? Start here! Man with 'nine lives' gives tips to survive life Book Buzz: 'Fifty Shades of Grey' inspires baby names Mars soil offers clues to the past Scorpions help open Austrian ski season Video gem: Five hours of planes landing in 25 seconds Darth Vader joins forces with Salvation Army Football team rallies to help teammate with head injury IOC board to decide fate of Lance Armstrong's medal Bronx bummers: Yankees boxed in by A-Rod, Jeter injuries Houston Rockets recall Terrence Jones viewpoint-lowering-the-rim-in-womens-basketball-a-useless-idea Prince William and Duchess Catherine expect their first child Early Buzz: Slater marries his "mama" & more 'Totem Tribe': Game not quite ready for primetime Honda reports record November sales Interactive: Inside Tyroler Metals The sporting Royal Family Sidney Crosby available for players-owner meeting Higher airfares hit Florida markets Interactive: Inside White Brothers Smelting Co. Carbon monoxide forces evacuation of elementary school Duchess Kate's morning sickness lands her in hospital Q&A: The dangers of lead in your soil Obamas congratulate the royal couple Poll: Congress rates near bottom on honesty USA NOW: Royal baby talk Hotel retail turns trendy with pop-up shops, 'libraries' Top sophomore hoops recruit set to pick school Unnamed Broncos agree with Jets: Tim Tebow not an NFL quarterback Weekend TV sports ratings: winners and losers Raw: Magician burned as hair lights on fire BMW says November best month ever Latest bump in Will and Kate's royal timeline? A baby Colin Farrell goes 'Psycho' for Martin McDonagh Meet Greg McElroy, the man who may steal the job of Tim Tebow and Mark Sanchez Weekend Rewind: Top HS football videos of the week Prince William and Duchess Kate's stunning wedding photos Chinese units of 5 big U.S. audit firms charged Case Study: Tyroler Metals Cuomo lobbies for Sandy aid Inside Allied Smelting in West Allis, Wisc. Salt Lake City wants to host Winter Olympics again Philadelphia: White Brothers Smelting Co., Thos. F. Lukens Metal Co. Sizzlers and fizzlers for your playoff push NFL guns and weapons policy Nissan, Infiniti sales up 12.9%; new cars, incentives How will Duchess Kate dress for a belly bump? Twitter is all atwitter with royal baby congrats 'Man in purple sombrero' arrested after Packers parking lot brawl A proper name is probable for Duchess Kate's baby Police probe New Orleans store that 'boots' ambulance The Huddle: Fantasy Stats You Need to Know from Week 13 School field trips move from hands-on to online Twist on WTA rankings: Who's No. 1 in quality wins? Carney: 'Concern' over Syria's chemical weapons Official: Syria moving chemical weapons components Did Lions, Ndamukong Suh celebrate injury to Colts player? Cameron to produce Showtime series on climate change Spring fever in December United workers get $100 bonus as on-time rate improves Kia sales rise 10.9%, brand's 27th month of growth Mitt Romney rejoins Marriott board of directors Rod Stewart, Steve Winwood get ready to Live the Life Jets fan honors Mark Sanchez's Thanksgiving blunder in jersey form Celebrity Reflection makes her North American debut How USA TODAY tested soil Ghost Factories: A failure to protect the public Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant NBA players of the week Jason Ritter: Will he survive this week's 'Parenthood'? Indiana police find decomposing body in freezer Teens to be charged with manslaughter for attack on referee Mazda up 17.7%, 4 models post record Nov. sales Cicely Tyson is Broadway-bound 'Watchmen' antihero takes an active role in history Avery Johnson, Lionel Hollins named coaches of the month GOP's $4.6T 'fiscal cliff' counterproposal rebuffed Most teens with mental disorders take no medication Column: GOP should force Obama's hand Eric Clapton, Chris Martin to join 12-12-12 show Families in Chiefs tragedy ask for prayers and privacy 11 things we learned from Vin Scully's Twitter Q&A Set your DVR, Santa's comin' Duncan, Parker held fake guns to fake ref's head on Halloween Portland regulators warn of lead contamination Carteret, N.J.: U.S. Metals Refining Co. Orlando International Airport Guide Capitol Hill to hold HGH hearings Dec. 12 Portland, Ore.: Multmonah Metal Co. Works Dane DeHaan set for 'The Amazing Spider-Man' sequel Subaru November sales jump 60% These books log Lincoln's life, presidency AP: Loney, Rays agree to $2 million deal NYC subway train kills man pushed off platform Doris Kearns Goodwin's 'Lincoln' a rising best seller Bob Filner sworn in as San Diego mayor N.J. derailment still keeping residents from homes Jihadists answer the call in Syria Marisa Miller bares her baby bump A weekly look at influenza across the USA Kid Rock to Obama: 'No hard feelings' Super 25 rankings: Upsets usher in new teams Young Kentucky team trying to find itself Royal sports names Steve Jobs, Dick Cheney rule Sundance premieres Healthy diet cuts death risk for those on heart drugs Keep up with the latest from the winter meetings Fleetwood Mac regroups to launch a 34-city tour Fleetwood Mac aims to 'get along, have a great time' Vatican will tweet Pope Benedict's 'pearls of wisdom' Kentucky's surprisingly rocky start to 2012-13 Playlist: Rick Ross, plus 10 more Google's Nexus 10 is a near perfect 10 Top All-USA high school performances of the week MLB pitchers might try safety hat liners next year Ask USA TODAY: High court justices and recusal? Jaguar Land Rover sales slide 7% Barbra Streisand tells of high times with Peter Sellers Moon's pull on tides, elections' drag on stocks Story details Pioli's difficult decision in Belcher situation Contractor says he paid ex-Detroit mayor for work Minneapolis: Northwestern Smelting & Refining Angel Pagan back with Giants for four years, $40 million USA NOW: Duchess Kate medical update Ghost Factories: USA TODAY's soil testing findings Most Americans support contraception insurance for all Obama warns Assad on chemical weapons Lakers' Steve Blake out at least six weeks with torn ab Photo shows bloody-nose Zimmerman after Trayvon killing About Sanborn maps Rangers reach deal with reliever Soria, keep Soto Mercedes-Benz has record November sales Prince William snapped leaving hospital On tap: Barkley and boxing and the Cleveland Browns bus Philadelphia: John T. Lewis / National Lead Some fantasy stars are slumping down the stretch Voters pleased with N.Y. governor's Sandy response Napoli's exit puts pressure on Rangers to re-sign Hamilton December 2012 Police: Alaska suspect came to Vt. with intent to kill Oracle pays dividend early to beat Uncle Sam Super PACs become lobbying force November Heat Index: Kardashians again are in top 10 Caught on cam: Stealthy raccoon steals from fridge Ke$ha is up for a fight on 'Warrior' U.K. Prime Minister 'delighted' over royal pregnancy 'Walking Dead' finishes strong, returns in February Vanderbilt's James Franklin explains controversial ballot High school students get to be 'doctors for a day' Listen Up: Paloma Faith, Florida Georgia Line, Wiz Khalifa Pentagon drops 'strategic communication' Porsche sales up 71%, has best U.S. month ever New Air Jordans are absolutely hideous (PHOTO) 'Spidernaut' saga ends at Smithsonian Video: National weather forecast for Tuesday Dec. 4 Death highlights risks of study abroad programs On the ground in Londontown, delight at the happy news Hickman's 'Avengers' goes big in size and scope sesame-street-puppeteer-shares-life-experiences-the-wisdom-of-big-bird Lolo Jones jokes after first bobsled crash Watch: HS senior with Down syndrome sinks 1st 3-pointer Impact of Weekend Performances for fantasy Week 13 NBC's Bob Costas' take on criticism of his gun comments Late Horoscope Can Be So Precise #TweetTap Dykstra sentenced to 6 1/2 months in bankruptcy fraud case For some coaches, quarterback quantity leads to quality Chiefs DT Shaun Smith: If you have daughters, you should own a gun