May 3
George Jones' life proved to be a joyful song 'Idol' final four results: The live blog Baptist leaders seek to help mentally ill Arias prosecution: Jodi must ‘bask in the light of truth’ Column: SEC Network could lead to big money, expansion 90-year-old calls hero firefighter her best friend Friday's forecast: East and West coasts will be gorgeous Police officer who worked at Ground Zero dies at 52 Obama: U.S. can foster Mexican economic growth Judge OKs release of teen charged with terror Friday's forecast: East and West coasts will be gorgeous Mark Jackson all upset about 'a--holes and elbows' USA Today video threepeat: The best video of the week Demolition starts on iconic image from Sandy Boston bombing refocuses attention on homeland security Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman dead at 49 Gosnell trial, Amanda Knox, Jason Collins: Second look In hospital under 'observation' care? It can cost you Geezers rule: Robert Klein stands up for comedy Keep Guantanamo open: Opposing view Attorney: LSU's Jeremy Hill was heckled about his past Sandy House In Barnegat Bay demolished Defense spending cuts lowering job gains Denny Hamlin cleared for 'limited' return at Talladega Should Boy Scouts have leeway? #tellusatoday Arrest made in 1992 murder of 2 women, girl 'The Great' Isla Fisher talks upcoming roles Guantanamo Bay exit strategy: Our view 'American Idol': And then there were three... Kris Kross rapper, Chris Kelly's final interview In Boy Scouts case, is a little change enough? Your Say Interactive Poll reveals overwhelming support for Redskins name Man killed after firing shot at Houston airport Make-a-Wish kid becomes TV star As Blake Griffin's injury heals, Clippers get desperate Airport body scanners pass company's radiation tests Canadiens' Eller leaves on stretcher; hearing set The modern NBA big man: Mobile, versatile, international Stephen King movie to shoot in fabled Sleepy Hollow Detroit puts brakes on bus-stop benches Boy Scouts weigh traditional values, change: Your Say Teachers quitting over dangerous students Readers show off their favorite bumper stickers 'Kon-Tiki' speeds full-sail ahead on low-tech adventure Raw: Giant rubber duck comes to Hong Kong harbor Marc Gasol defends award with egalitarianism 'Reluctant Fundamentalist' loses veil of mystery on film Texas explosion calls for better oversight: Your Say Utah soccer referee in coma from player's punch Washington Capitals player takes a puck to the mug Rockies agree to minor-league deal with Roy Oswalt On rosy run, Napravnik sees her career blooming Texas fire official: 'Debris could give answers' Fish populations continue rising Holtby, Capitals hold off Rangers 3-1 Anderson's big night helps Senators over Habs Report outlines Arizona National Guard troubles Lukas not one to get caught up in numbers 12 Questions with Michael Waltrip Nationals top Braves behind Dan Haren's 8 sharp innings Nets beat Bulls in Chicago to force Game 7 in Brooklyn Golden State's David Lee makes shocking appearance MLB scouts savoring long-awaited moment of Fame Diverse Derby personalities set for ride of their lives Alabama teacher charged in Miss. girl's kidnapping Wainwright considers himself the 'best pitcher in the league' Crashes, praise nothing new for NASCAR's Kyle Larson Gerald Wallace airballs a layup into loneliness Phil Jackson joins Detroit Pistons, but not as coach Can someone please tell Mother Nature it's baseball season? Even without star, Penguins are super Guerrero exudes confidence against Mayweather This dog is a dedicated baseball fan (Photo) Weekend TV: 'Happy Endings,' 'Amazing Race' It's sooooo hot out! Because of these new eroticas ... Sophie Moss explores the enduring appeal of romances Behind the scenes at the 2012 RITAs with Fiona Lowe Dispatches from the TBR pile: Going off the rails Interview: Karina Cooper, 'One for the Wicked' Barnes & Noble Nook adds Google Play, other services Obama OK with morning-after pill sales at age 15 Mayweather vs. Guerrero: Fathers and sons team up Lindsay Lohan probation in jeopardy after rehab departure Today in History, May 3rd Hilarious photos from Westboro Baptist Church's anti-Jason Collins protest New look possible for Notre Dame Stadium Jackman boosts Blues over Kings Timbers and Revolution play to 0-0 draw Watch: Memorable wrecks at Talladega Superspeedway Warriors hang on to beat Nuggets, move on to Spurs Red Wings blow lead, beat Ducks in OT Mosque Leader Disavows Marathon Bombers Emmett Till family calls for meeting with Lil Wayne Mosque Leader Disavows Marathon Bombing Man at Astros-Tigers game risks baby's life for foul ball Playoff Putbacks: Has Michael Jordan cursed the Bulls? Talladega's past filled with death, destruction Luol Deng explains missing Game 6 after spinal tap What's the haps at the RT Booklovers Convention? Tigers outlast Astros thanks to four-run 14th inning Red Wings' Danny DeKeyser breaks thumb, out for playoffs UC Irvine, BYU advance to NCAA volleyball final San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors NBA playoff preview Bangladeshi engineer arrested in building collapse Records: Dow falls back, S&P 500 tops 1,600 That's the spirit: Local Crop Booze Booming Horse saved from slaughter, goes on to win big African American Jockey Aims for Derby History Police: Bangladesh collapse deaths surpass 500 Minogue and Herrera's unforgettable evening AP Top Stories May 3 a Obama'a day: Mexico, Costa Rica Man bites attacking dog's nose to save wife Calif. wildfire threatens 4,000 homes as flames spread Iowa woman loses her nose in brutal dog attack Man arrested after credit union heist for Disney ticket Small Plane Crashes in Hudson River Strategies: More small firms look at mobile-pay options Jodi Arias trial: Prosecutor calls her 'liar' How to turn an old smartphone into a GPS device Police: Robber hit Fla. credit union for cruise cash Morehouse rape case won't disrupt Obama's visit 5 e-mail tricks every person needs to know 2016 preview? Biden to speak in South Carolina Leila Fowler murder: Witness discredited New Reese Witherspoon dash cam arrest video is out Ex-teacher denied bond in Miss. girl's kidnapping The Kentucky Derby is not the best two minutes in sports Volkswagen Beetle turbo, Jetta GLI get more power, mpg Volkswagen puts a price on Beetle fun ShowBiz Minute: Hanneman, Lohan, Witherspoon Celtics and Rockets have a chance to make history Early Buzz: RDJ, 'Kids' and more Police: Mom murdered toddler because she was 'whining' Teen's yearbook photo with baby banned Princess Cruises kicks off 'summer clearance sale' Fire shuts Labor Dept. building in Washington Teacher accused of taping students' mouths shut Gaddafi son in court Nate McLouth is healthy and hitting in Baltimore. Why now? Economy gains 165,000 jobs; jobless rate, 7.5% Kobe Bryant, mom feud over N.J. auction Where's Lindsay Lohan now? Economy adds 165,000 jobs April jobs report: Good for stocks, not bonds Talladega brings unpredictability, chance for Patrick Cruise, 'Jedi' star in Alamo's 'Summer of 1983' series A guide to Free Comic Book Day 2013 highlights Exclusive: Marvel's Free Comic Book Day AR Tech stocks: LinkedIn sinking Exclusive: Alamo's 'Summer of 1983' series Why isn't Harry Connick Jr. an 'American Idol' judge? Blackhawks reporter fired over 'sex' slip Woman loses nose in dog attack, husband bites dog back Golfing across America New trailer: Kristen Wiig in 'Girl Most Likely' Warren Buffett feeling good about economy First Take: Will improving jobs picture last? Matt Lauer: 'I'm not a guy who complains' Thomas: 'Elites' like Obama Hotmail is officially dead: Microsoft shifts to Outlook Boba Fett figure to debut at Comic-Con, with Solo in tow How the experts pick the 2013 Kentucky Derby mandatory-class-attendance-and-4-other-things-students-want-to-get-rid-of Doctor, hospital sued for wrong-side brain surgery Pelosi says she prays Hillary Clinton runs to-freeze-or-not-to-freeze-universities-consider-capping-tuition-prices Psy gets his own comic book Urology group stops recommending routine PSA test The SEC and ESPN are about to get even richer Law student is 'driving' across America, swing by swing Factory orders decline 4% in March High rollers take over the Kentucky Derby press box cartoon-ucla-instates-campus-smoking-ban Book Buzz: 'I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell'... the play? Turkish Airlines bans red lipstick, nail polish Carry in? Hotels deliver fast food for guests Services sector expands at slower pace in April Friday at Churchill Downs Iowa high court OKs same-sex parents on birth certificate Hotels serve up fast food Reviewed.com roundup: A black and white camera and more Woman loses nose in dog attack, husband bites dog back First lady to raise money for Senate hopeful Markey Free Comic Book Day: Ten books to pick up tomorrow Obama visits Latin America Picks for Floyd Mayweather-Robert Guerrero title fight Driving muscle cars in Las Vegas Saturday's Kentucky Derby could be a wet one Tim Tebow is on the brink of NFL history Raw: Wildfire burns 10-mile path to Pacific The better Iron Man: Tony Stark vs. Cal Ripken, Jr. Jason Aldean to host CMT Awards with Kristen Bell Kris Kross legacy looms large over Atlanta Pop princess Katy Perry debuts Killer Queen Heart, fun., Death Cab headline Bumbershoot 2013 12-year-old Ye Wocheng misses China cut Gordie Howe movie Famous first tweets: USA NOW video Olympic women's 1,500 champ could be stripped of gold Canadian actor thrilled to portray Gordie Howe Julianne Moore is ready for 'the dress Olympics' 'The Voice' Season 4: Meet the finalists Cop saves his 5th bridge jumper -- this year Obama addresses Mexican stereotypes Canadian newspaper criticized for gruesome NHL front page Aerosmith, New Kids on the Block to play Boston Strong Hotel Check-In's original blogger checks out Wrestling officials seek notice of IOC leaders Military clarifies policy on faith-sharing Reviewed.com: Are frozen foods making a comeback? Sidney Crosby playing in Game 2 Jodi Arias websites compete in court of public opinion Heeringa's ex coworker says she felt unsafe at store LinkedIn shares victim of bullish (careless?) whispers Welcome to USA TODAY's cybersecurity, privacy blog Reviewed.com: LG's Google TV platform explained Black Onyx scratched from Derby; field to stay at 19 Another river line expands in Europe Gabrielle Reece: From volleyball star to mother Q&A: How DMARC standard thwarts phishing scams Leitch: Why Mike Breen is best sportscaster today Obama promotes the term 'permission structure' Bethenny Frankel talk show to premiere this fall Name that airport ... (Phoenix Sky Harbor) ATP chairman Brad Drewett dies at 54 Punchlines: Guess who's back in the dating game A new (fake) metric: Home run-to-error ratio Eliminated 'Idol': 'I have what it takes to do it all' Budget cuts won't reduce food safety inspections United Nations: 2012 was 9th-hottest year since 1850 New Ford or used BMW? BRZ or FR-S? Test Drive answers Unemployment at 4-year low, markets at new highs Punchlines: Kimmel, Leno, Letterman on Martha Stewart Which teams belong in early 2013-14 top 25? Thousands attend NRA convention Cardinals promote top prospect Carlos Martinez Angry water polo player takes amazing postgame cheap shot LSU may play Wisconsin at Reliant Stadium in 2014 Pics: Adam Yauch Park honors beloved Beastie How Darrelle Revis can impact your fantasy wide receivers Liggins surprised to crack Thunder lineup after Westbrook's injury Views around the country from our partners One Direction returning to 'Today' stage How the 139th Kentucky Derby field shapes up The first loophole in the new NHL CBA Obama: US-Mexico stereotypes must be broken The red tape around adoption: Column What to make of early-season fantasy baseball returns Flip Saunders returning to Timberwolves 'Star Trek' blasts into London Drive On: Here are readers' favorite bumper stickers In a sharp trend reversal, highway fatalities rise Steve Harvey gets emotional about mom Famous first tweets 2013-14 projected men’s basketball top 25 Three reasons Knicks fans should be nervous Royal Caribbean cutting back on Europe sailings Underwood to celebrate 5-year Opry anniversary in June Best-selling thriller authors confess biggest fears Nicole Kidman gets leggy in new ad Hatmaker's designs to shine at Kentucky Derby Book trailer: 'The 5th Wave' Prosecutor in Benazir Bhutto assassination case gunned down Bears waking up from hibernation go hunting for food Dad turns in teen's 'Nazi' boyfriend in pipe bomb bust Rat meat sold as lamb in China Inouye's widow endorses Hanabusa for Senate Solar plane leaves Calif. on cross-country trip Reese Witherspoon arrest video: I can do what I want Cleaning up your online reputation App lets amputees program their bionic hands U.S. journalist in Syrian prison, family believes NYC brokerage rewards workers who get tattoos Danica Patrick finds comfort in commercials and the car Sad Tim Tebow is Charlie Brown Six steps to keeping safe online Haiku Your View official contest rules Haiku Your View: And the winners are... Top-seeded Tipsarevic knocked out in Munich Photo: Holly Madison in bikini -- six weeks post-baby Elon Musk boosts Tesla's resale value guarantee 'Vanya,' 'Matilda' win New York Critics' Circle Awards N.J. middle school keeps strapless-dress ban for dance Obama White House is tweeting more Exclusive: Marvel's Free Comic Book Day AR Glove Affair: Milwaukee Brewers honored with absurd Bloody Mary The Week in Pop: My pop-culture faves Squirrel gets caught in rundown during college baseball game Travis Pastrana wins first career NASCAR pole Boston bomb suspect died from gunshots, trauma School under bridge caters to India's poor Urban rat hunt Normandy Invasion veterans have favorite Derby horse This week has not been a good one for pro golf Blake Griffin game-time decision for Game 6 Fact check: Sanford-Colbert Busch debate Cancer survivor Pianeta faces Wladimir Klitschko NCAA moves Midnight Madness up to September Get to know the Kentucky Derby field ‘A Delicate Truth’ is vintage le Carre ‘Red Moon’ sinks teeth into bloody morality tale Green Tech: Military going green Paltrow has endured 'terrible times' with Martin McConnell campaign ad salutes Kentucky Derby Obama administration names new AfPak special envoy Charlie Sheen warns media 'to STOP' Google Now is actually a good thing for Apple Will, Jaden Smith bring 'After Earth' to Taiwan Bionic hand? There's an app for that Obama praises Mexico's deepening democracy Universities, lawmakers consider capping tuition prices Living legends on Floyd Mayweather TECH NOW: Hands on with spring's hottest gadgets Floyd Mayweather: I was born a winner 4 stories of study abroad gone wrong The week in space Genetic tests could tell how athletic your kids will be southern-college-democrats-optimistic-for-regions-future At NRA meeting, Cruz goes after Obama gun agenda Dale Earnhardt Jr. regrets angry Talladega comments Sore thumbs? Text messaging declines Time-waster: What's your musical stereotype? Music therapy may help premature babies May snow causes building collapse Soccer league hires security after player punches ref Reviewed.com: An outrageous camera for your bag Exclusive 'Mama' clip: A discovery in the closet Stewart didn't recognize Douglas 'with clothes on' Timberwolves owner pulls team off the market Brown brothers follow dream to play together in NFL Model Behavior #TweetTap This is the happiest little hockey fan in the world Venison from D.C. deer hunt delivered to homeless The week in Tech: 5 must-know things Bionic hand? There's an app for that Cardinals' Daryl Washington arrested, accused of assault Carmelo Anthony isn't surprised his wife is mad at the Celtics Winds ease but Calif. wildfire threat remains Local governments' woes add to economic worries Mickey Mantle may have corked his bat Dangerous dog map compared to sex offender registry Raw: Video captures Reese Witherspoon arrest Reese Witherspoon arrest video: I'm pregnant Hanson wrote this year's Thunder rally song (and it isn't 'MMMbop') Burglars targeted Texas fertilizer plant before blast LeBron James joins elite company with fourth NBA MVP Cuomo's sister tweets support for woman president Chastain's closeted suspense: Deleted 'Mama' scene Shooting star show set for Cinco de Mayo skies Raw: Solar plane begins cross-country journey Fantasy baseball closer hot seat: Andrew Bailey, J.J. Putz AP Top Stories May 3 P Capitals fan has an awesome pair of tattoos As Denny Hamlin returns to track, much still uncertain Jaime King is pregnant with baby No. 1 Berkshire Hathaway's earnings jump 51% Pletcher, with Kentucky Oaks in hand, seeks rare double PepsiCo ending ties with rapper Lil Wayne Meat house head pleads not guilty to hiding immigrants There are 16 possible NBA playoff TV schedules Sunday Baltimore Ravens tap Steve Spagnuolo for defensive post Summer 2013 hot spots: Where to maximize bang for buck Crazy and colorful Kentucky Derby hats High heel workout builds strength, sex appeal Kurt Busch will test Indy car next week US gun lobby says it's fighting a 'culture war' Ray Irani is out at Occidental Petroleum Amber Holcomb: 'We should all get a second chance' Federal judge allows 'Cuban Five" spy to stay in Cuba Mayweather, Guerrero make weight, talk smack Mickelson grabs lead at Wells Fargo Championship Mavericks assistant, NBA mainstay Jim O'Brien retires Arias defense: Jury must decide "what happened in those 3 minutes" Former Atlanta school chief enters not-guilty plea NHL suspends Ottawa's Eric Gryba for two games Cruz slams Obama gun agenda, invites Biden to debate Photos: America’s best hot dogs Garcia cleared after viewer calls in alleged violation Celtics fans' amazing chant for Carmelo Anthony Colin Kaepernick 'Kaepernicking' with his new Jaguar