October 13
Injured Landon Donovan, Jermaine Jones off U.S. roster Tigers' Anibal Sanchez: 'It's a big day for me' Grandmother charged in murder-for-hire plot AL Championship Series: Tigers vs. Red Sox Yasiel Puig suffers woeful start to NLCS Brett Favre finds family, football fix in Mississippi SEC East may be more confounding than astounding Wacha can't escape postseason spotlight Soggy Sunday in the Rockies, Mid-Atlantic Iowa college crowns transgender homecoming queen Beltran's legendary October resume builds Haunted trail nearly spooked by government shutdown Nik Wallenda, sister complete walk 150 feet over race track Cyclone Phailin echoes Katrina, Sandy Utah stymies No. 5 Stanford's late rally for upset win Dodgers return home looking to regroup Johnny Manziel returns to game after brief injury scare Twitter fired Costolo in 2010, new book says Penn State hands Michigan first loss in 4OT thriller Penn State upset Michigan in the craziest, sloppiest way possible ALCS: Red Sox break up no-hitter in ninth inning Avalanche rout Capitals, improve to 5-0 Hanley Ramirez rib injury ongoing concern for Dodgers NFLPA says Schiano is Freeman leak, wants him questioned Pressure is on as Dodgers can't win with aces College football's Week 7 winners and losers Brad Keselowski ends drought, wins in Charlotte Tigers starter leaves ALCS Game 1 with no-hitter intact Sanchez strikes out four batters in first inning of ALCS Police: 5 shot at Hmong festival in Oklahoma No. 1 Alabama routs Kentucky, 48-7 Vikings' Adrian Peterson active Sunday, playing vs. Panthers Watch: Touted NHL rookies get first goals U.S. women start slow in 3-2 loss to Canada David Backes' 2 goals lead Blues over slumping Rangers Invasive species for dinner? Add a grain of salt N.Y. tax checkoff funds for cancer research sit idle Breakdown: Tigers pitchers tame Red Sox No history, just business: Tigers one-hit Red Sox TECH NOW: Hands on with hybrids TECH NOW: 2-in-1 computing gadgets, fad or trend? Jimmie Johnson frustrated over debris call at Charlotte Bradley tops Marquez by split decision to retain title BMW creates 4 Series convertible Watch: Canucks put puck into own net No. 9 Texas A&M edges Ole Miss, 41-38 Roundup: Chicago, New England win to boost MLS chances ESPN chips in to help Chargers lift 'MNF' blackout Bucs' Johnthan Banks will play, doesn't pose MRSA risk Canada beats USA in Olympic warmup Tomas Hertl leaves with injury as Sharks win 5th Interview: Eileen Dreyer, 'Once a Rake' Roundup: Price leads Canadiens, rookies score for Wild Brooks Koepka closes in on Tour card at Frys.com Open 'Iconic' book offers photographic history of Apple gear Poll Lookahead: Clemson may gain ACC company in top five In Game 1, Peralta gets the one hit that matters Talking Tech: Iconic photo history of Apple A look back at our favorite Apple products Preseason roundup: Celtics drub Knicks for first win Italy's Cinque Terre: Exquisite scenery and tasty seafood Review: 'Just Dance' sequel taps into today's hits Books: New & noteworthy Some couples spend a bundle for joy of having a baby Court to decide if race preference bans hurt diversity Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II stands above the rest Finding discounts if you're over 50 Is the housing market making a major shift? Many teens taking a pass on a driver's license Brian May talks Queen musical: 'Freddie would love it' Want more babies? Column Bad boy Jesse James designs 'Machete Kills' vehicle Are any e-mail sites ad-free? Arrest in notorious 'Baby Hope' cold case brings closure Officials: Attacks across Iraq kill at least 42 Massive cyclone leaves trail of destruction in India U.K. police: McCann disappearance timeline changed Will, Kate and baby Prince George star in new books 4 playful apps introduce kids to music A job engine sputters as hospitals cut staff Sunday TV: 'The Walking Dead' 5 most uplifting stories of the week Stosur beats Bouchard to win Japan Women's Open Animals are having an obesity crisis, too Djokovic beats del Potro to win Shanghai Masters viewpoint-in-defense-of-foodporn-instagram-on-foodies Thompson wins LPGA Malaysia by four strokes Stampede near Indian temple kills 89 people School districts aim for increased bus safety New York Comic Con stars team-ups and classic returns What you don't know about Social Security can hurt you Jewish campus groups optimistic despite statistics Today in History for October 13th Obama team: Shutdown cripples research Go figure: The weird, wacky and wow of the weekend After Kenya mall attack, children scarred by trauma Can I buy Empire State building IPO stock? Watch Jeremy Lin's incredible block Morning Q: Six things you need to know on NFL Sunday World's wildest reality show drives global markets James Harden caught Dwight Howard napping Finance officials press U.S. on default risk Sebastian Vettel wins Japanese Grand Prix, not F1 title yet despite-bleak-statistics-jewish-campus-organizations-remain-optimistic Social Security raise to be lowest in years JFK also had problems with the media Raw: Indian officials: few deaths in big cyclone Raw: Migrants rescued from Mediterranean Sea LSU coach Les Miles goes on tirade in postgame press conference Life at sea keeps Tom Hanks' 'Captain Phillips' grounded Beer Man: Artful, unique Tetravis is worth the hunt Shutdown, debt deal hangs on Senate leaders Egypt: Detained U.S. citizen found dead in cell Report: Ole Miss linebacker suffering from a concussion Played In/Played Out: Promising turn for Mizzou, Wisconsin McCain: Get Biden involved in shutdown, debt talks 'Captain Phillips' sets sail, but can't fight 'Gravity' Why Ducks were right to trade Bobby Ryan Lions' Calvin Johnson active Sunday, will start at Cleveland Postseason record book rewritten by Tigers' pitchers Chrysler inability to get new products out is a worry Three must-sees from the Orange County Auto Show Jeep Cherokee still delayed, dealers restless Obama to be updated on Merchant Marine Academy Joseph Patterson has history of violence Gunmen kidnap 7 Red Cross workers in Syria Drake watches Texas A&M while wearing a custom Johnny Manziel jersey Top-seed Angelique Kerber beats Ana Ivanovic in Linz final Cruz, Palin join protesters at WWII Memorial Louisville linebacker arrested for speeding Biden mostly out of sight as shutdown drags on On the Job: Maternity leave can be good for mom, firm NBA preseason: Jeremy Lin dazzles for Rockets in Taiwan David Lynn of England wins Portugal Masters Man proposes at haunted house Lakers center Chris Kaman injures his finger while tobogganing at the Great Wall of China Tigers pitchers baffle Red Sox in ALCS Game 1 Sierra Leone suspends newspaper for al-Shabab report Photomania app wants to make you smile NOW: Foles filling in for Vick Last day of Austin City Limits canceled Kenyan breaks course record at Chicago Marathon Misery Index Week 7: Negativity in Norman Dusan Vemic, photographer Israel finds tunnel dug under Gaza border High-rise collapses in Colombia, 11 missing Plan your week in entertainment Statue of Liberty reopens amid federal shutdown Crowd pushes through barriers to WWII memorial USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll: Sunday, Oct. 13 Top 25 stock report: Biggest jumps, dips in Week 7 Buffalo Bills fans react to Thad Lewis' perfect first drive Lake Erie algae a threat to Ohio drinking water USA TODAY Coaches Poll: Week 7 Ala. synagogue renewed by $1M recruitment plan Novak Djokovic had the weirdest service game Lions rookie breaks out the 'gas pedal' dance Too much Henry, not enough Johnny in 'Carson' bio Ask the Captain: Can a 4-engine jet fly on 2 engines? Pharrell gets married in Miami Breakthrough win gives Brad Keselowski boost for 2014 Patriots' Rob Gronkowski inactive vs. Saints Shocking photo captures the exact moment a Michigan fan gets maced by police Moscow stabbing death sets off street riots Babies share first kiss Man designs corn maze for wife on 50th anniversary Argentine president leaves hospital after surgery A peek behind the curtain: One coach reveals his ballot Rams roll over Texans, who lose Matt Schaub to injury Lauren Conrad announces her engagement AP Top Stories October 13 p Matt Schaub's terrible week got even worse ACC is poised for biggest football game in its history Ex-Rep. Gabby Giffords attends N.Y. gun show Ravens pick up first down by getting punt blocked Mark Sanchez merchandise selling for 50% off at stadium Vince Young wants to play for the ailing Texans '56 Up' is 'more optimistic' than director Apted expected Adrian Peterson's tragic week ends with loss to Panthers Should Nick Foles start for the Philadelphia Eagles? Police: 5 shot at Hmong festival in Tulsa A behind the scenes look at Erin Andrews' crazy journey from L.A. to the ALCS Thad Lewis proves worth in Bills' loss Brandon Weeden threw one of the worst interceptions you'll ever see Aaron Rodgers leads depleted Packers past Ravens 19-17 Peterson asks public to stop tweeting son's photos Nick Foles steps up big with 4 TDs as Eagles top Bucs Steelers get first victory, beat Jets Oakland Raiders had 3rd and 48th against the Chiefs Chiefs stay unbeaten, thump Raiders, 24-7 U.N.: Colombian troops killed hundreds of civilians Bengals save face in overtime with road win over Bills Orthodox leaders struggle with divorce gang history Riot police break up party in Wash. college town Brandon Weeden implodes as Browns bow to Lions Russ Cochran wins SAS Championship DVRs help erase decline in TV ratings Why US Airways-American merger should fly: Column This is not the start the Jaguars were looking for Rose McGowan weds Davey Detail Boat capsizes on Amazon River, killing 12 Leave affirmative action up to states: Column Finally healthy Andrew Bogut can walk after games again Can mix of teachers, computers lead to pupil success? Seahawks kicker reminds us why kickers shouldn't tackle Column: Michigan coaches dropped the ball late in the game Nick Foles ignites explosive day for Eagles offense Tom Brady denied a high five by his own receiver Amid shutdown, runners protest at Valley Forge 'Flying pumpkins' launch into air, explode on ground Kate Hansen beats veterans for luge national title Ben Scrivens earns shutout as Kings beat Panthers 3-0 One more year in Louisville looking good for Russ Smith Craig Berube wants Flyers more disciplined Velazquez becomes all-time money-earning jockey Md. AG denies report he drove recklessly Packers outlast flailing Ravens Malala inspires in her fight for education: Your Say SEC's path to eighth title in a row full of obstacles New tactic to stop Army suicides: Your Say Dying Ohio man on gurney leads daughter down aisle Shutdown exposes government bloat: Opposing view How much do penguins eat? Shutdown costs $160 million a day: Our view Tennis Channel Court Report 10.13.13 Wolff: JFK and 50 years of conspiracy Seahawks overcome mistakes to drop Titans Photographer tears Achilles after collision with Ravens WR, keeps working USA TODAY CEO Forum with Alan Mulally Hanley Ramirez's status uncertain for Dodgers in NLCS Broncos get tougher-than-expected win over Jaguars Seahawks rebound from loss CEO Forum with Mulally: Be nice, visionary Playoff pitching dominance reaches new heights Agent: Novelist Oscar Hijuelos dies Bell: Tom Brady makes Bill Belichick look like a genius Entrepreneurs find success in natural products