October 17
Rep. John Fleming: 'This fight didn't end last night' Political uncertainty keeps slowing economy's rise College basketball media days around the country In era of online bullying, more vigilance needed: #tellusatoday Thursday's forecast: Rainy East, sunny West DA's brother-in-law may defend trainer in rape case Time to end heated debate on climate change? Your Say After debt deal, what now? Our view Lidia Bastianich shares 'Commonsense' cooking tips Cybersecurity companies attracting huge investment Critic's Corner: Michael J. Fox's show suffers Online images examined after Ohio U. rape report Injury updates, tips and advice for Week 7 Great Smoky Mountains National Park reopens Great Smoky Mountains park reopens to happy campers Senate votes to reopen gov't, avoid default Nine-year prison term for tax-avoidance scam Colts' Jim Irsay: Manning comments 'misperceived' Back from the brink: Obama signs bill to end shutdown Character actor Ed Lauter dies Colts' Luck talks facing Peyton, filling his shoes Obama pledges post-shutdown agenda Bulls' Derrick Rose finally returns to United Center Browns add player with torn ACL to roster Apple helps Anki Drive start its engines Fantasy NASCAR race preview: Camping World RV Sales 500 Ed Baig takes the Anki Drive game for a spin Tea Party faves Cruz, Rubio, Paul reject Senate deal Irsay attempts to clarify controversial Manning remarks Obama thanks Senate for passing debt deal Special prosecutor sought for Mo. teen rape case Boston cast-offs play big role in Dodgers' Game 5 win Carmelo says he's excited to be free agent Cardinals' Yadier Molina rally-killer in Game 5 Rieder: Philly newspaper stars in ugly melodrama Neighborhood play helps Red Sox in ALCS Game 4 Sebelius: Launch 'rockier than we would have liked' Reid: 'We cannot make same mistake again' 'Letter 44' puts POTUS in a whole other space race NASCAR, MWR feel scandal effect at Chase halfway mark Thousands crowd the Smokies as it reopens Which Senators voted against the shutdown deal? Thursday's forecast: Rainy East, sunny West New lineup paying dividends: Tigers win 7-3 Vikings' Peterson misses practice for personal reasons Obama ready to work on 'real issues' after shutdown LAPD: 'Dry ice bomb is a felony' Dodgers' Zack Greinke 'locked in' for Game 5 win Marketing is key for a home-based business Auburn safety Josh Holsey could be key to containing Johnny Manziel Report: Documents show NSA involvement in drone program Photo: Royce White dominates flying fear Olympic tracker: Rookie Seth Jones turns heads Debt fight winner: International stock funds By the numbers: 'Eragon,' 10 years later Peyton Manning's silence on Jim Irsay says enough NFL Week 7 matchups ranked by watchability Raw: House worker yells on floor, escorted out Henrik Lundqvist helps Rangers shut out Capitals Former Vanderbilt football players appear in court Much of Vanderbilt rape case remains secret Tim McCarver discusses golf's unwritten rules for some reason Leyland plays the right card as Tigers tie up ALCS Breakdown: Peavy's walks in 2nd opens flood gates House stenographer loses it during shutdown vote Charles Barkley: Greg Oden is the key to Heat's 3-peat Stock of companies being bought often jump Pick the Playoffs TV tonight: 'Parks and Recreation' Study: Program in D.C. removed bad teachers Homeless men sue an Ohio sheriff Raw: House votes to avoid U.S. default Homeless sue sheriff to sleep at Ohio courthouse Dodgers stay alive with Game 5 win NBA preseason: Damian Lillard sparks Blazers to win Books roundup: Best American collections Congress Votes to Reopen Government Finkel offers vivid, painful look at the 'after war' Analysis: With selection committee prestige comes pressure Today in History for October 17th Elizabeth Otto: That time, or two, I ran away Eagles could face QB dilemma when Vick regains health Robin recs trailers for Seven SEALs series, 'Should've Known Better' Plane crashes in Laos; 49 believed dead Teemu Selanne lifts Ducks over Flames Cancer kids' 'Brave' remake goes viral Stay Cheap: The app to get the best grocery bargains Congress Votes to Reopen Government Today in History for October 17th Raw: House worker yells on floor, escorted out Raw: House votes to avoid US default Senate votes to reopen gov't, avoid default Obama thanks Senate for passing debt deal Reid: 'We cannot make same mistake again' Changing demographics, changing taste buds Time-lapse videos capture stunning S.D. skies Fla. accidentally releases two convicted murderers Tigers' outfielder ends slump as the No. 8 hitter Michigan State Police tests pursuit cars USA TODAY Sports basketball Coaches Poll set for Thursday release Newark Mayor Booker Wins Senate Seat From NJ S&P 500 closes at all-time high, Dow dips Intense bushfires erupt across Sydney Raw: Fire Destroys Homes in Australia Packing tips from fashion editors Foster Friess: For orphans, family is a human right In fiscal fight, Obama steps back, looks to next battle Miley Cyrus to perform at MTV EMAs in Amsterdam Cover reveal: Origami Yoda returns with 'Princess Labelmaker' Ford: Tests show it has the quickest police car AP Top Stories October 17 a Rare condition causes Tennessee man to bleed from his eyes Gordon-Levitt brings 'Don Jon' to life at LFF Tenn. man who cries blood searches for answers Windows 8.1 update arrives with fresh changes Relief around world as U.S. avoids debt default Surgery for Nev. teen on track after shutdown ends Obama reopens government, seeks restart of agenda House stenographer loses it during shutdown vote Tigers new lineup outscores Red Sox, series tied EU seeks carbon tax for all flights over Europe Prince William steps in for queen at honors ceremony Report: Officer's gun sale to unstable man was legal Goldman Sachs third quarter misses estimates At Sweatman's, whole-hog barbecue in a memorable setting Is LeBron James clutch? Great American Bites: Sweatman's in S.C., worth a barbecue pilgrimage ShowBiz Minute: Franklin, Farrow, Dench 'Hot Mom' Maria Kang: What's next? Early Buzz: Yoko Ono, 'South Park' and more news Five things NFL fans are talking about this morning Obama's day: The post-shutdown world Missouri teen sex assault case to be reopened 7 best ways to court Carmelo Anthony in free agency 74-year-old NYC woman to her rapist: 'Rot in hell' The greatest sports homecomings in history More women seek pregnancy with donor eggs Jameis Winston has been preparing for success for years Thursday Tailgate: Most successful two-sport schools of BCS era Want to invest in NFL's Arian Foster? Here's a chance Cruise ship review: Holland America's Oosterdam The political score: Did anyone benefit from the shutdown? Kim Kardashian posts bootylicious selfie Tech's Holy Grail: Finding the next Steve Jobs Weekly jobless claims fall to 358,000 Travel Q&A: How do I say 'no' to a TSA full-body scan? Driving in Beijing may depend on license plate number Small leisure operator MetJet to shut down 10 alternate Postseason.TV views Federal workers 'thrilled' to be back at work Clip: 'Ass Backwards' Senate race more N.J.-centric than national referendum Government shutdown comes to an end...what now? Previewing Thursday's college football game on TV Michael Bay: Alleged attacker was like a 'zombie' Can drug labs be sued for faulty drug tests? Exclusive video: Ladies hit the road in 'Ass Backwards' 7-Eleven to sell upscale wines in some stores Meryl Streep to be honored for stage work Vegas stowaway not allowed to return home Oregon takes breast cancer awareness to a new level Newser: Scientist investigates Yeti mystery Court considers Calif. school's May 5 U.S. flag ban Tech stocks: eBay, IBM slide; Google earnings next Companies, and parents, send college care packages Andy Murray late to the Palace after random drug test Federal workers return to work Biden welcomes back EPA workers Madison Kidd inspires teammates while sidelined IndyCar CEO reveals plan to expand international slate Oregon's awesome pink breast cancer helmets JetBlue partners with Russia's Transaero Psy records duet with Steven Tyler New York Daily News cartoon compares Redskins to Nazis Convicted murderers mistakenly released from Fla. prison Elliott Sadler tapped to replace Brian Vickers at MWR Duolingo: App teaches you a new language, for free Verizon sees continued wireless growth ahead Vikings S Harrison Smith may need surgery, sit season Who has the edge in Game 5: Lester or Sanchez? Twitter: Why investors can expect a super IPO Report: Martin Truex Jr. going to Furniture Row Racing Under pressure, Peter Hedblom shares lead at Perth International Punchlines: End of the shutdown Wimbledon champion Murray receives royal honor Punchlines: End of the shutdown Watch HS player block two punts on same play Kevin Keller named a GLAAD Spirit Day Ambassador 18M worldwide join in drills for the 'Big One' Super 25 HS football games to watch #WinTheOffice: Peyton's return, Freeman's new team and more Opponents of Dutch 'Black Pete' speak out High school football player blocks two punts in a row Views around the country from our partners Sarah Palin hints at GOP primary fights in 4 states NHL preview: Patrick Roy going for record Biden, White House welcome federal workers R. Kelly album release postponed 'Jesus' ban lifted at Colorado cemetery Tech experts: Health exchange site needs total overhaul Stosur, Ivanovic, reach Kremlin Cup quarterfinals Hero mailman finds abandoned stroke victim Obama: Americans 'fed up' with Washington Five finalists for Green Car of the Year named Battle of Bristol to be lucrative for Tennessee, Virginia Tech Soccer groom dribbles down the aisle Federal workers head back after 16-day shutdown Pamela Anderson flexes her muscles Teacher fired over Playboy photos | USA NOW video 2014 Green Car of the Year finalists McCarthy was 'nervous' about buzzy 'Elle' cover shoot Karl Rove: Obama set a trap for GOP with shutdown N.J. yeshiva teacher seeks to withdraw sex assault plea England soccer manager Hodgson sorry for monkey joke College Football: Week 8 schedule Teacher fired over 'Playboy' photos Firefighters serenade Judi Dench in London Rex Ryan didn't tell players to avoid sex before game Raw: Wreckage of Lao plane spotted on shore NCAA 5 story lines for Week 8 USA TODAY Sports college football staff picks Smith injury blow to already-struggling Vikings Dutch court rules Scientology tax-exempt Idris Elba recalls being homeless, on drugs Video: 'Grand Budapest Hotel' boasts a cache of 'staches Jim Mora would hire Lane Kiffin if he could 2013-14 USA TODAY Sports preseason men's basketball coaches poll Analysis: A look at every top 25 team in the college hoops coaches poll Kentucky is No. 1 in preseason USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Raw: Philippines quake collapse caught on tape cartoon-debt-deal-is-a-temporary-solution-that-leaves-students-wondering-whats-next College Football:10 coaches on the 2013 hot seat Facebook stock hits new high Obama: Americans 'fed up' with Washington Ryan Murphy: 'Glee' will end after next season USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Top 25 Tour of the San Andreas Fault in the Indio Hills Fran Drescher hits the red carpet with younger boyfriend Torii Hunter's bullpen dive inspires new internet meme 'NBA 2K14' for next-generation consoles Clemson defensive coordinator lists 3 keys to beat FSU USA TODAY Sports' Week 7 NFL predictions Police respond to work fridge Jell-O theft |Reviewed.com Cities borrow to strengthen pension funds Video: Here's what 'NBA 2K14' looks like on new consoles U.S. obesity rate levels off, but still an epidemic State TV: Top Syrian army general killed in battle Highlight reel: 5 X-Factor players from top 25 teams Store apologizes for displaying Matt Schaub tombstone Iraq: Wave of car, suicide blasts kills at least 51 President lays out post-shutdown agenda Congress' top budget writers meet over breakfast Pint-sized camera is smallest of its kind | Reviewed.com Kim, Kanye say one thing, do another Unlike shutdown, GOP says Democrats must bend on immigration Recycling efforts try to avoid dustheap EBay hires Apple e-commerce exec RJ Pittman Memorable complaints from clueless tourists Sherman calls Peterson the better athlete Mauritania, Haiti top new global slavery index Coach's Corner: Fresno State's Tim DeRuyter Pics: Your childhood Halloween costumes, part three! Does Chris Christie really want a GOP legislature? Why Robert Griffin III is welcoming unnecessary hits White House returns to full staffing Plan for Omaha's airport includes 8 more gates American Airlines posts third quarter profit Return of Disney Magic postponed due to weather Trailer: '12 Years A Slave' Rick Riordan's 'House of Hades' is on fire at No. 1 Sizzlers and fizzlers: Eddie Lacy is an RB1; Tom Brady not elite Goldman to advise Darden on activist proposal Randle, Glennon, Fauria getting chances to shine WHO agency: Air pollution causes cancer Groom does soccer tricks down the aisle Charges against former N.Y. doctor explained Impossibly tall Yao Ming took a photo with impossibly small Muggsy Bogues Feds: Ex-surgeon cheated insurance firms, owes millions Christie dedicates new Bayer HealthCare U.S. HQ Carmelo Anthony has a ridiculous amount of shoes Bayer HealthCare consolidates, opens new U.S. base Leitch: Ranking the potential World Series matchups 8 college basketball teams on the cusp of the top 25 Colts' Andrew Luck still deftly forging own identity post-Peyton USA TODAY Sports staff predictions: NFL Week 7 Playing dead for big bucks on the rise U.N. elects 5 new Security Council members Flyers, Penguins try to avoid pond hockey tonight Kickstart some art: Cool crowd-funding projects in need Delta website, apps hit by outage Skull discovery sheds light on human species Playoff Simulation: A championship coinflip Nicki Minaj: Should I add pasties to Spring line? Cardinals think they're ready to be factors in NFC West Pentagon maintains focus on biological threats Dungy talks about the return of Peyton Manning to Indianapolis Where will Tesla's stock end up? Roger Federer channels James Bond in commercial Are Tesla shares overvalued -- or undervalued? Matt Birk lost 75 pounds since retiring in February Orlando airport to get $1.1 billion upgrade LAX airport blast suspect to be charged Top-seeded Tsonga joins Haas, Fognini in quarters China's Classic Cars Challenge What's that sound? Benedict Cumberbatch! | USA Entertainment Now Panda cam is back: How the cub has grown in 17 days USC coach Andy Enfield clarifies 'sarcastic' jab at UCLA Vote your faves into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Study: Good night's sleep cleans out gunk in brain Kate Winslet is 'absolutely in charge' Apple loses some of its magic touch with iOS 7 Wall Street looks to return to 'normalcy' White House: NSA director to step down next year Five teams poised to unseat Kentucky at No. 1 99-year-old bride marries 103-year-old groom Malzahn: Manziel, Newton two of best college QBs ever 2014 Hyundai Equus: Luxury for a modest price Adrian Peterson: Son's death is 'devastating' Biden thanks government employees returning to work 'Anarchy' cast on Hunnam and 'Fifty Shades' With Matt Schaub hurt, Texans turn to QB Case Keenum Ways to Save: Free fix-it help for household problems Ways to save on costly household repairs Christian Grey search is getting hot Ratliff case shows NFL players' fight for safety Rain forests around the world Scotty McCreery gets personal on second album Louisville's Chane Behanan suspended indefinitely Discover underwater wonders at Toronto's new aquarium Gas stations go gourmet Can aging Los Angeles Lakers actually overachieve? LeBron and D-Wade think ex-Celtics owe Ray Allen an apology Readers recommend ... the best fall TV shows Comparing Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck Ga. teen found in gym mat without organs Obama jokes about 'serving' dinner guests Halloween display in Okla. frightens passers-by Sen. McConnell: Dealt a 'weak hand' in shutdown talks Anti-rape activism surges a year after Amherst case Spending deal protects air-traffic controllers Nolan Ryan retiring as CEO of Texas Rangers Will Case Keenum flop like Kevin Kolb? Common Application: 2 major problems fixed Obama to tap ex-Pentagon official for Homeland Security Mariota leapfrogs Bridgewater as No. 1 QB for NFL draft Hyundai's redone 2014 Equus flagship N.Y. DA supports brother-in-law defending rape suspect Derrick Rose's former coach reflects on his HS career Google stock hits record on quarterly results HS sports milestones of the week San Francisco's Union Square bomb scare ends after two hours Rookie WRs K. Allen & T. Williams continue to impress Father of Detroit's former mayor sentenced to 15 months Look what Lady Gaga's wearing now 'The Counselor' features a mystery hero, mystical book NCAA picks: Winners, losers for Week 8 Kyrie Irving's 'Uncle Drew' is coming back Crew chief Todd Parrott suspended indefinitely AP Top Stories October 17 p 'Goofier' Sarah Michelle Gellar is on November 'More' Mile-high club gone wrong: Couple charged with misdemeanor September jobs report will be released Oct. 22 Red Sox rookie replaces Middlebrooks at third base Commandant calls for renewed focus on discipline Christopher McDonald arrested for drunken driving Imagining chubby NFL logos Reddit co-founder: How to turn failure into fuel Washington state approves rules for pot industry Government Reopens; Negotiators Start Anew Do Giants fans still love LT, or is Eli No. 1? '12 Years' captures brutality, reality of slavery Shutdown helped China propagandists: Column Breaking down USA TODAY Sports' preseason coaches poll Toyota recalls 803,000 Camrys, other models NYC police say teens had human remains in bag Willie the pig caught with the help of marshmallows Army warns it could have trouble handling single war Michael Vick announces he's out for Week 7, Nick Foles to start for Eagles Fast learner Simona de Silvestro sets sights on win What is the impact of a massive Wiggin's shoe deal? Cigarette smuggling suspects charged in murder plot Consumers sound off on iOS 7 issues New data mining program acts as virtual academic advisor Maple Leafs select Miley Cyrus song as victory anthem Marshmallows do the trick in luring Iowa pig on lam Ex-Blackwater contractors face fresh charges in Iraq attack Struggling Prince not a factor in ALCS Video: Superman at 75 Stage version of 'American in Paris' Broadway-bound College basketball countdown: No. 17 New Mexico Browns' RB options if McGahee requires more rest Cop cars burned, 40 arrested at Canada fracking protest Robert Redford relishes a challenge Calif. city turns to birds of prey to solve problems Austin Mahone hospitalized; cancels entire tour Meet light welterweight champion Mike Alvarado WikiLeaks thriller 'Fifth Estate' keeps its secrets '12 Years a Slave' paints haunting portrait of endurance 'Carrie' remake is gorier, but not better, than original 'All is Lost' is as captivating as it is silent 'Escape Plan' handcuffs stars with implausible story Alvarado, Provodnikov face off outside the ring Gov. Christie pokes fun at Booker's Senate victory Test Drive: 2014 Toyota Corolla IPO on moneymaking potential of Arian Foster 5 things you should know about Daniel Bruhl Rieder: Can rich tech guys save journalism? What to watch: Will Google join the $1,000 club? Watch HS player deliver Clowney-like block Belgian firm buys K.C.-based Boulevard Brewery Former Raiders RB enjoying life as a pastor Kendra Wilkinson's pregnant with baby No. 2 Rex Ryan denies telling Jets they couldn't have sex Rangers captain Ryan Callahan out 3-4 weeks Why Alex Smith's stats may increase soon Homer Jordan cleared path for future Clemson greats Brooklyn Nets players debut hilarious 'cookie dance' Ask Matt: Is S&P 500 good place to start investing? Oscar buzz follows Fassbender, Ejiofor in '12 Years' Brennan: Condi Rice's childhood tougher than playoff gig Racial preferences fail colleges: Opposing view Family of bears stop by backyard Derrick Rose, Rob Gronkowski, others pave new road to recovery Average 30-year mortgage rate rises to 4.28% Xerox's Ursula Burns wishes she would have had more kids College diversity still necessary: Our view Snowden says he took no secret files to Russia Tesla's Elon Musk buys 007's sub to make it real Rivers makes his push up the NFL MVP rankings Man shoots wife while confronting ex-wife's boyfriend North Carolina players to display 'APU' tonight vs. Miami NASCAR's TV move good for IndyCar, CEO says Bode Miller finds harmony as season begins Meth-like compound in sports supplements could be crime Screening Room: 'Carrie' Fox orders show about 'deceit, sex' in ancient Egypt Bad weather squashes this year's pumpkin crop Screening Room: 'The Fifth Estate' San Francisco Bay Area transit unions threaten midnight strike Utah doctor's murder trial opens Grambling State coach out after second player practice boycott