December 4
Rep. Radel could face House ethics penalty Nets re-assign assistant coach Lawrence Frank Gov. Scott Walker fires aide for demeaning tweets Why doesn't the speed of Earth's rotation affect weather? Plastic gun bill may be only gun measure before 2015 Billy Beane: 'A lot can happen' Obama's disappointing surgeon general nominee: Column Woman decked out in pink robs Md. bank Spieth set to end year with bang at World Challenge Duchess Kate banishes her gray with $1,000 hairdo Johnny Weir says he shouldn't have insulted activists See Kim K.'s $30K Warhol portrait from Kanye Justice Department seeks to end wrongful convictions Adidas unveils Brazuca ball for World Cup in Brazil NIU releases training video of new mascot, Mission Metro-North derailment: Victims mourned, commute marred Chiefs' Dontari Poe always in the middle of the action Top food-safety sleuth Bill Keene, 56, dies Eagles CB called the Cardinals 'crybabies' Seahawks lead way; nine teams still in NFC playoff hunt A truly plastic gun ban: Opposing view Twins become spenders, finish Ricky Nolasco deal Plastic guns' Wild West: Our view Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Marlins reach three-year deal NBC makes Jeff Burton first hire for broadcast booth Wednesday's forecast: More snow in the four corners Wednesday's forecast: More snow in the four corners Wayne Gretzky, NHL reach settlement for reimbursement Bell: Russell Wilson's mind catching up to his athleticism Embracing the chase, and a BCS berth, at Ohio State Jacoby Ellsbury joins New York Yankees MLS hopes Beckham can bring a team to Miami USOC to bid for 2024 Olympics under certain conditions One year, 68 songs: Pop Danthology unveils 2013 mashup Bronx derailment: Family mourns James Ferrari Mitsubishi chops electric price, adds features Family mourns victim of train derailment Olympic athletes active in non-discrimination campaign Olympic tracker: Max Pacioretty finds groove Red Sox players who played with the Yankees 4-point play: Instant analysis on Syracuse-Indiana Jacoby Ellsbury's top 5 moments on Red Sox CMT celebrates the men of country music Bob Arum at 82: He thinks the world of boxing, Pacquiao Highlights from the Big Ten/ACC Challenge Influence of the Van Gundy brothers permeates the NBA Skydiving accident kills two Christian Slater marries girlfriend Undeterred, skydivers to pursue records despite deaths Louisville women's basketball player collapses on bench Crosby ties it in 3rd, wins it in OT for Pens Watch: Blue Jackets' Nick Foligno has slick goal Fantasy football playoff sleepers for Week 14 Josh Smith throws down windmill dunk over Chris Bosh Michigan's Nik Stauskas threw his shoe at Cameron Crazies Did UCLA rag on USC when announcing coach extension? Two NBA rookies make history as Sixers beat Magic Pistons snap Heat's 10-game win streak, 107-97 New HBO Sports documentary shines light on obsessive sports parents Serve to become a legal immigrant: #tellusatoday Should legal status extend to military family members? Your Say Drones may deliver in 30 minutes or less: Your Say Critic's Corner: Christmas in Rockefeller Center Lehtonen's saves 47, Stars snap Blackhawks win streak Police: Witnesses watched as teens assault 11-year-old 4-point play: Instant analysis on Duke-Michigan Kirstie Alley planning 'Look Who's Talking' sequel No. 24 Iowa holds off Notre Dame 98-93 Get your new inspirationals and women's fiction here Mitzi Szereto explores the multiple shades of Dorian Gray 4 authors share the favorite gifts they've given to others LSU QB Zach Mettenberger ends career with knee injury George H.W. Bush given LBJ Foundation award 60 pre-event facts about UFC Fight Night 33 Serena recs 'The Wedding Game,' 'Cinderella Screwed Me Over' NHL roundup: Bobrovsky leaves game, Blue Jackets hold on It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas … Kings beat Ducks in shootout, goalie wins NHL debut The 4 most ridiculous stats from the Warriors' wild fourth-quarter comeback Kevin Durant leads Thunder to 97-95 win over Kings India refuses to budge on subsidies at WTO talks Hezbollah commander 'assassinated' outside Beirut home Roundup: Warriors rally to win, Nuggets blow out Nets Women's roundup: Louisville rolls, Baylor scores 113 Against Michigan, Duke finds cohesion, defense and self Roundup: UCLA beats UCSB, Arizona tops Texas Tech Auburn coach: Nick Marshall is Heisman-worthy TV tonight: 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center' Biden has tense visit in China over air defense zone Five things to know Wednesday Kiev protests continue, resolution elusive Study: Most silent films have been lost Mandela puts up 'courageous fight' from 'deathbed' Stocks: Dow and S&P 500 in 4-day losing streak Civilian 'smart power' key to real victory: Column Pressures of a Lone Survivor Obama's day: The economy and health care EU fines banks $2.3B for interest rate rigging Report: 'Stumbling' parents lead police to captive girls US man held in NKorea oversaw guerrilla group T. Rowe Price: Beware a correction in 2014 Union workers protest Detroit bankruptcy ruling US man marks 4 years in Cuban prison Obama: We're not repealing ACA as long as I'm President Billy Joel to play monthly gigs at The Garden Was Johnny Football the most dynamic athlete in 2013? Vote now! Raw: Prince Harry calls fellow expeditioners Paul Walker charity to get 'Fast & Furious 6' proceeds Credit card theft at gas pumps ramps up during holidays Boat driver seeks lawsuit protection in fatal crash Ben Stiller gets 'cemented' in Hollywood New details in NY train derailment investigation Bike-sharing offers big boost for car-free tourists SpaceX launches Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral Cozy hotel bars for winter Mexican truck with radioactive load stolen Nine snug hotel bars to warm you up in winter Nigella Lawson says Saatchi threatened to 'destroy me' Anniversary destinations for the trip of a lifetime Five things to know this morning Judge poisoned with antifreeze Skydivers die in mid-air collision Romantic anniversary destinations: Vote for the best! Regis Philbin hosts 'Bing Crosby Christmas Radio' Volunteer violinist brightens children's hospital Engineer fell asleep before fatal NYC train wreck Norman Rockwell masterpieces available at NYC auction SpaceX makes its point with Falcon 9 launch Early Buzz: Han Solo, 'The Americans' and more news Stranger gives 3-year-old kidney Bankruptcy ruling worries Detroit retirees ShowBiz Minute: Walker, CMT, Spears Firms add 215,000 jobs in Nov., beat estimates D.C. teacher flees sex abuse allegations Electric car owner charged for plugging in at Ga. school Electric car owner arrested after plugging in Scouting the NFL's mystery quarterbacks Who should be on your Hall of Fame ballot, and why What Tebow's search results say about us Record high exports shrink Oct. trade deficit Ask Matt: How to invest in robots, drones Bronx derailment: Hudson line returns to near normal Brett Favre is trying to win another title this weekend Paul Walker autopsy: 'Traumatic, thermal injuries' Police: Teacher flees U.S. after sex abuse allegations Seattle Seahawks fans plan to be annoying at away games too Knight Commission unveils college sports database Obama to sign up for Obamacare Dying inmate, sentenced to life at 15, paroled Carnival to upgrade menus and dining experience Wicked winter weather targets Texas to the Ohio Valley Former HS wrestling star accused of exposing men to HIV No Datsyuk, no Zetterberg a rarity for Detroit Sam Champion gets emotional 'GMA' sendoff ALL-USA Performances of the Week Punchlines: The secret life of Pope Francis Morgan Freeman iPad painting looks just like a photo Tech stocks: Pandora shares climb Punchlines: The secret life of Pope Francis Housing costs, public benefits alter state poverty rates Latest star to join 'Fifty Shades of Grey' is ... 4 reasons Yankees will regret the Ellsbury deal 'Newsweek' to resume printing next year Study: Americans' drop in driving not economic-driven More summer flight options between Fairbanks and the Yukon 'Panels for Primates': Buy comics, help a good cause How did Britney Spears' Las Vegas debut go? TV on the Web: Jay Mohr's macho game show Central Fla. woman injured in encounter with bear New home sales rose 25% in October Service sector expands at weaker pace NBA Power Rankings: Nuggets make huge leap Bill Clinton: 'I told the truth' about smoking pot This tire commercial will scare the heck out of you Netflix sets 'House of Cards' return date 10 Yankees questions in wake of Ellsbury deal BIG 10 Championship preview: Ohio St. vs. Michigan St. Fact check: Eric Cantor's HealthCare.gov security scare Can anything save Gary Kubiak's job? The Redskins still can't take a joke Today in History for December 4th Obama: I want to host an ESPN SportsCenter Top 10 Florida Georgia Line invites fans to 'Cruise' 'Handmade Holiday Cards' on display in D.C. Views around the country from our partners HS players arrested while waiting for bus want answers One Direction scores 3rd No. 1 album in 'Billboard' Allen Iverson named an all-time ultimate athlete Kimmel reunites two best dancers in Pistons history LAX shooting suspect makes brief court appearance 'Elle' cover girl Joan Smalls urges diversity Sagarin speaks: Teams that made biggest improvements Artists' handmade holiday cards on show in new exhibit China's odd electric minicars Rochester Police chief addresses Edison Tech arrests Teacher accused of sexual assault flees to China AP Top Stories Dec. 4 7a Nigella Lawson admits cocaine use Edison Tech coach, players speak about arrest For sale: Detroit's art collection? | USA NOW Pryor stresses belief in God, Bible in campaign ad No charges for teens arrested while waiting for bus Innovation: How the business, tech sectors are evolving Jay Z's birthday gift to himself? Veganism Woman fights ticket for driving with Google Glass Henrik Lundqvist, Rangers agree on extension NFL exec says Mike Tomlin should have been flagged for blocking Jacoby Jones No meat till Christmas for Jay Z | DailyDish TV on the Web: 'House of Cards' unveils new trailer Young artist focuses on gun violence through art 'Bad Sex in Fiction' winner apparently likes science Cristiano Ronaldo is opening a museum to himself The art of Norman Rockwell Ron Burgundy in the Newseum Raw: Hezbollah commander assassinated in Lebanon CMT celebrates the men of country music 'Before I Die' walls inspire, motivate Best of 2013: Whit's fave Twitter accounts Global education test: US teens stagnant Harvard poll: 57% of Millennials disapprove of Obamacare NFL fines Steelers' Mike Tomlin $100,000 for sideline interference Global education test: US teens stagnant 'Before I Die' walls inspire, motivate For sale: Detroit's art collection? Florida man pleads not guilty in Facebook killing You won't believe how one island handles snake problem Toronto Mayor Rob Ford to join D.C. sports radio show CEOs grow more bullish on economy Can Carrie Underwood take on 'Sound of Music'? | BackStage Google's latest 'moonshot': Rubin's robots House panel votes to slow testing overweight pilots Bronze plans often pricier than silver on HealthCare.gov Records: Ferris State football coach shook player Rob Ford is coming to American sports talk radio Trailer: 'Repentance' Jason Kidd is in danger of tarnishing his legacy Norman Rockwell masterpiece sells at record price Mass grave found near barracks in Mali Chilling 911 tapes of Sandy Hook massacre released $4M for Super Bowl ad? Guess who's buying Review: 'Need For Speed Rivals' a high-speed thriller Delaware State lifts band suspension after hazing probe Steve Sarkisian will try to succeed where Lane Kiffin failed TSA collects $531K in loose change. Who gets the money? Game-winning football from the Iron Bowl valued at $50,000 Bears don't want to franchise tag Jay Cutler Tomlin's misstep shouldn't cost Steelers a draft pick Boehner hire signals new hope for migrant reform Newtown HS football team's emotional season ends Watch: Top 5 high school football plays of the week Trailer: 'Son of God' Toxic mice dropped from helicopter to kill snakes Bills to review benefits of Toronto series amid poor support Obama proposes raising minimum wage TV on the Web: It's always 10:10 in watch ads Students push for fossil fuel endowment divestment Jimmy Spithill revels in afterglow of America's Cup Slugger Paul Konerko returns to White Sox for 16th season Smart sensors are next piece of connected home puzzle 'Unfollow' your Facebook frenemies | SocialEyes Obama: Income inequality threatens American Dream Chevrolet will reveal track-oriented Corvette Z06 Attorney: No special treatment for Obama's uncle Caught on Cam: Dog tags along in burglary attempt Raw: Capitol Christmas tree lighted in Washington Fight On: USC introduces Steve Sarkisian Spencer and Heidi explain how they blew $10 million Got everything for winter weather emergency? Raw: Man pleads not guilty in Facebook killing Day 39: U.S. pressing N. Korea to release U.S. veteran Duck Dynasty star hits game-winning shot Supreme Court weighs protests at military installations Gal Gadot cast as Wonder Woman in Batman/Superman film Discovery of oldest-yet human DNA muddies family tree Cruise Siberia? New trips to visit Russian frontier Week 14 rankings: Let the fantasy playoffs begin Lorde to perform at Grammy nominations special Wednesday Tip Off: Can No. 25 UNC challenge No. 1 Michigan State? Playoff Projection: Ohio State, Auburn compete for seeds Obama: Income inequality a defining challenge Two New Yorks Barack Obama wants to host SportsCenter Elders' lawsuit aims to close bear zoo on reservation Nelly thinks ESPN is disrespecting Missouri football Grambling State names Broderick Fobbs new head coach Watch every 3-Pointer during Golden State's rally National Board of Review names 'Her' best film Santana Moss not happy about FedEx Field Wanted: Your childhood holiday photos! White House holiday decorations are up 'Unfollow' your Facebook frenemies Gov. Christie dubbed Boss of the Year by 'GQ' Christie's estimates Detroit-bought art at $866 million Ram pickup repeats as Motor Trend Truck of the Year Fed Beige Book: Economy shows modest growth Obama cites pope during income inequality speech Universal shuts down 'Fast & Furious 7' production Weekend public transit options expand at BWI Fantasy Football Start 'em, Sit 'em for Week 14 Warning: Scariest ad ever | ZoomIN Rockwell's 'Saying Grace' sets auction records Edmunds: Workplace a grind? Think spiritually Students swoon, faculty scowl: Emerson goes Burgundy Oregon is especially hard hit by food stamp cuts Retirement Q&A: Utility funds useful for income? F1 schedules U.S. race in Texas same day as NASCAR Beats Music service set for January 2014 launch Warning: Scariest ad ever Global Poker Index: Ranking the top 300 players Prince William plays volleyball but not like Kate The Doctors Holiday Gift Ideas USA WEEKEND First Take: Fed sees 'strong' in right places Metta World Peace has very strong opinions on pasta What does Apple want from Topsy? Netflix investors need some perspective U.S. audience to get 2014 Falcons-Lions London game at 9:30 a.m. ET Pelicans' Anthony Davis won't need hand surgery Diseases on the move because of climate change Lindsey Vonn is happy knee felt stable in training A deadly parasite moving north Biggest contracts in MLB, by total value Bengals may play Whitworth at guard after Boling injury Jones-Drew likely to look for shot with contender Some airports give green light to e-cigarettes Business lessons from the dot-com bubble Newtown dispatcher urged callers to take cover Sen. Warren says she won't run for president in 2016 Ex-NBA player Keon Clark sentenced to 8 years in prison Propaganda fails in Afghanistan, report says I love this show: 'Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!' Obama to youth: Be responsible and sign up for Obamacare Rolling Stones start overseas tour Feb. 14 in Abu Dhabi Josh Gad: Those drones may not be all that buzzworthy 'Sound of Music' cast members share musical memories Health care site traffic up 80%; bugs called 80% fixed Dozens of whales stranded off Everglades National Park Lindsey Vonn 'addicted to attention' and has a beef with David Letterman Sneak peek: 'Sound of Music Live!' College students were studying drones before Amazon Hockey team delivers teddy bears to local kids Victim's family files Navy Yard shooting lawsuit More federal surveys should ask how we feel, report says Billy Crystal's '700 Sundays' bound for HBO in 2014 Why is Gwyneth Paltrow so polarizing? Mass. boy pleads not guilty to killing teacher Talking Tech | How to buy a smartphone as a gift 10 innovation trends to shape home of the future How to buy a smartphone as a gift: Low-cost tips College Basketball Caucus: Is ACC or Big Ten the best league? Supernatural, genre films make 2014 Sundance splash Icahn files Apple buyback proposal QuizUp: app dubbed 'biggest trivia game in the world' RG3: Critics 'don't understand the game of football' Luis Suarez's wonder strike highlights hat trick High alert issued for these top 5 holiday scams From agony to Atlanta: Auburn's wild 365 Days Congress is allowed to say 'Merry Christmas' Sparking up on the Colo. ski slopes? Not allowed Class of 2012 hit with average debt of $29,400 Martin Bashir quits MSNBC after Palin remark Little girl takes a tumble over Obama's dog Online retail has a ways to go, but Amazon is catching up Pooches Bo, Sunny star at White House Christmas party Innovations that will transform home of the future Derailment widow: We're going to miss him forever Train crash revives urgency for automatic braking Chilling 911 tapes of Sandy Hook massacre released Mass. boy pleads not guilty to killing teacher Report: NSA nabs 5B phone location records daily The NBA picked the perfect game to go abroad Meet the 'Bachelor' women of Season 18 A weekend with 'ESPN College GameDay' NBA Caucus: How can the NBA fix conference disparity? Pentagon think tank part of reshuffling plan From $999: Visit 4 islands in 7 days! Hawai'I cruises Possible budget deal would end 'fiscal cliff' cycle AP Top Stories Dec. 4 5p Stolen radioactive material found in Mexico Geoff Ogilvy weighs in on Tiger Woods' cheating controversy U.N. urged to end paying ransom to terrorists Eli Manning still won't discuss Chargers trade Decision on Jameis Winston case to come Thursday Teams contending for BCS berths Why those who busted the BCS will look back fondly on it Why is the Obama administration eager to pass an Internet sales tax? Ask USA TODAY Bucks' Larry Sanders cited by police in nightclub fight First Lady unveils White House Christmas decor Photo gadgets to connect your pet Western Conference NBA teams are mocking the Eastern Conference on Twitter NFL streaks to watch in Week 14 Cats, granny pitch holiday tunes on Legacy live stream What are potential 2016 candidates tweeting? Root rot threatens the future of Christmas trees Rieder: 'Guardian' deserves praise for Snowden work Two universities battle meningitis outbreaks World AIDS Day strikes a chord across U.S. campuses Bobcats' Michael Kidd-Gilchrist out with broken finger NFL notes: Vikings' Chris Cook fined $26,250 for touching official Trump gets in-person GOP pitch to run for N.Y. governor Suspect in custody after Fla. student opened fire Grammy nods: Expect Timberlake, Bruno, Lorde, Macklemore Hearing on consolidation of NCAA concussion lawsuits Arrowhead Stadium death officially ruled a homicide Controversial trick play sparks HS team to state title 61 religious leaders attack Redskins name in letter Five things to know about Big Ten championship game Ravens QB Joe Flacco back in a groove going deep Oscar De La Hoya headlines 2014 Boxing Hall class Brennan: SEC has no room to gripe about the BCS Mariano Rivera's Christmas gift for Derek Jeter Mass. school renamed for Ron Burgundy for a day Founder of 23andMe speaks on FDA concerns Blue Jackets' Sergei Bobrovsky out 4-5 weeks Breaking down MLB's $150 million men Tiger Woods unsure about trip to Sochi to watch Vonn Rex Ryan's attempt to inspire Jets' rookies Stunning Cartier jewels on display in Paris Robert Griffin III, Santana Moss offer views on Redskins coaches Democratic state lawmakers push for ballot access Bonuses available to coaches who can reach BCS games Bush 41's socks bear a familiar face - his own Police say Keri Russell's Brooklyn home was burglarized Matt Forte tops list of Week 14's fantasy notables