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Call center wait won't stop Jan. 1 insurance coverage Protesters block Oakland police entrance for hours 2015 Sprint Unlimited boosts star power with rules tweaks Sony execs face employees at town hall meetings 'Christmas' in Korea is a story of war and ego, not joy 81 hospitalized after Zamboni leaks carbon monoxide Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier compare résumés on Twitter Planetary climate pledge drive: Our view DeMarcus Cousins found out his coach was fired on Twitter NBA 5 Stories: With Kobe passing MJ, Lakers can refocus NBA 5 stories: Lakers return focus to season Protesters chain themselves to Oakland police department The Short List: Australians promise to stand with Muslims; the Cosbys speak; Sony's plea Coldplay, Lana Del Rey tune up season's soundtracks Critic's Corner: 'The Voice' finale Tuesday's forecast: Showers across U.S. To Dick Cheney, facts just don't matter: Our view StudioA: Interview with K.Flay StudioA: K.Flay performs a three-song set StudioA: K.Flay performs 'Life as a Dog' StudioA: K.Flay performs 'Make Me Fade' Behind the scenes on Road to the Winter Classic StudioA: K.Flay performs 'Thicker Than Dust' Cheney: I'd do it again in a minute 8 most ridiculous hats Carmelo Anthony has ever worn Senator blasts Uber for weak response to spy scandal Tuesday's forecast: Soggy East and West Principles sacrificed to pass budget: #tellusatoday u-penn-fraternitys-holiday-photo-creates-racial-controversy Doctors in trouble for prescribing potent painkillers Lightning's Bishop leaves game with lower-body injury Leaked private e-mails cause havoc in public: Your say Watch Tom Izzo play 'Jingle Bells' on the accordion Lakers followed Bryant's milestone with worst half ever Guy falls off treadmill, makes valiant push up recovery J.J. Watt for NFL MVP? Texans' star is battling history See why this mom is baking 1,000 loaves of banana bread Scotty McCreery's ready to get to work on his next album Young 76ers fan shows us everything wrong with tanking Nightengale: Lester lured by Cubs misery, history Braves' stadium rendering shows them losing to Nationals Bears run fake punt with ten men on the field, fail Winners' list: 2014 American Country Countdown Awards Red carpet: 2014 American Country Countdown Awards Pa. manhunt underway after 6 shot dead 2014: Year in Review – Best sports photos Country stars share Christmas plans on red carpet Audacious little kid sends J.J. Watt his autograph What to watch on Wall Street Tuesday Scotty McCreery's ready to start next album Jon Gruden agrees to ESPN extension through 2021 IHG to buy boutique hotel chain Kimpton New UFC champ Carla Esparza must learn art of balance Maddie & Tae celebrated No. 1 with Shania Les Miles: I'm not leaving LSU for Michigan Maddie & Tae celebrated No. 1 with Shania Twain Kings put ideology first in firing coach Michael Malone Hurry! 10 movies leaving Netflix in 2015 Pitt fills in for 'scratchy' Jolie at 'Unbroken' premiere New cover reveal: 'Absolute Surrender' by Jenn LeBlanc Kathryn Le Veque on her Great Book Cover Experiment Tiffany Snow: All about the cliffie, love it or hate it Exclusive cover reveal: 'Sawyer' by Nicole Edwards Katie Lane on the finale to her Deep in the Heart of Texas series Survey: Teen marijuana use declines even as states legalize Fed could signal first rate hike since 2008 Mom who had nothing bakes for month straight to pay it forward Ducks lead latest NHL power rankings Must-read romances: 'Suspicion,' 'Dirigibles Are Forever,' 'Inspire' Fate of famous white deer in question after base closure Stars turn out for 'Unbroken' premiere Donald Sterling named worst communicator of 2014 Angel Fund priest Timothy Kane sentenced Angel Fund priest sentenced to 12 months for theft President Obama lands in Wrightstown, N.J. Nordstrom fires employee, citing Facebook comments Obama's N.J. visit could affect Christie, refueling tankers Green Day, Lou Reed among Rock Hall inductees Watch: 'Why aliens probably exist' Vote: Who's your favorite new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee? Vote: Who's your favorite new Rock Hall inductee? PetSmart deal further thins Arizona's corporate ranks Watch: 'Moto Trials Riding Through Giant Igloo' TV tonight: 'Elf,' 'The Voice' finale Watch: 'Conan Season Four Supercut' Stock futures advance; ruble's rally fizzles out Death toll reaches 141 in massacre at Pakistan school Aussie gunman was not on terrorist watch list, PM says Manhunt continues near Philadelphia Geminids meteor shower lights up skies in China 5 things you need to know Tuesday BT enters negotiations to buy EE for $19.6B Procrastinators, rejoice! Amazon extends Christmas shipping Is fracking polluting the air? Hundreds dead in Pakastani school attack Gunman not on watchlist according to Abbott Ask Matt: Time to nibble on Darden stock? Obama's day: A national security meeting StudioA: Singer/rapper K.Flay breaks the rules No 'home for Christmas' in 1944: Column Russia's ruble currency slides to new dollar low Most-searched places on Google Maps Most-searched places on Google Maps in 2014 Lauren Hill: I want everybody to know I never give up 'Frozen' director is sorry about 'Let it Go' 'Frozen' director is really sorry 'Let it Go' is still stuck in your head PetSmart shares climb after accepting $8.7 billion buyout Airfare forecast: How to get the best deals in 2015 Jodi Arias: Prosecutors have pattern of misconduct Arias retrial resumes after weeklong break Manhunt for Pa. shooter continues Obama: We're 'hammering' Islamic State Russians unfazed as rouble hits historic lows Jay Cutler bailed on his press conference after Chicago media didn't show up Which of the 10 potential open NFL head coaching jobs is the most appealing? Chase Utley surprises 23-year-old fighting rare cancer on the 'Ellen' show Jennifer Aniston chokes up about motherhood Fighting continues around the Donetsk airport despite ceasefire How to invest in market disruption | America's Markets Mourning in Australia U.S. stock futures turn down amid ruble and oil rout Professors emerge after 73 days underwater U.S. volunteerism: Which states do it best? Peace Corps unveils rankings: Calif., Vt., NYC lead way Taliban attack at Pakistan school Teen who cut school killed dad with crossbow, cops say Amazon Fire TV adds HBO Go app Your portfolio could be facing disruption Thai sea gypsies embrace modern life after tsunami Oil price fall not all bad news for emerging markets Japan culls 4,000 chickens after bird flu outbreak Pa. killings suspect found dead with self-inflicted knife wounds Taliban kills dozens of children in Pakistani school Dow drops 112 as stocks rollercoaster on oil, ruble Theo Epstein says he would soak himself in deer urine for Jon Lester usa-today-college-2014-holiday-gift-guide-for-parents 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Pro weighs odds of oil-induced financial crisis Home builders nail best 3 months of 2014 Cape Verde volcano spews fresh lava Kim K. is NOT Google's 2014 most-searched celeb What are the worst holiday gifts to give? The Sinkhole: Eagles can't account for Cowboys' weapons Jodi Arias psychologist details depression, anxiety JLo plans to own 2015 College football bowl rankings: No. 29 to No. 22 Obama tops in Google searches, but no Hillary Clinton Your Take Today: USA TODAY's top reader photo If Jimmy Fallon and Oprah Winfrey were in a soap opera together... Tech Five: More companies join Apple Pay Nordstrom worker fired over posts about killing police Camera captures officer tasing 76-year-old man Year in Google: Obama is most searched politician 5 fantasy running backs to keep an eye on for 2015 If Fallon and Oprah were in a soap opera... Was Brad Pitt rocking nail polish at the 'Unbroken' premiere last night? A Penn State alum's Christmas lights will overwhelm you with school spirit (again) Did Brad Pitt rock nail polish at 'Unbroken' premiere? With a bullet: Busting bitcoins, roiling rubles U. Penn fraternity's holiday photo creates racial controversy Boy describes attack on Pakistani school 2014: Year in Review – The year in pictures Did Matt McAndrew just win 'The Voice'? 'Hobbit' series saves best for last Fantasy hockey: Price is right for your daily lineup USA TODAY College 2014 holiday gift guide: For parents Did Matt McAndrew just win 'The Voice'? 2014: Year in Review – A strange year, in photos Robin Williams, World Cup top Google search in 2014 Escaping cows cause ruckus in Idaho What was the top news story in 2014? Bill Clinton: Eric Garner 'didn't deserve to die' Holiday travel to set national record, AAA says Ravens players' holiday visit to children at local hospital We want to become J.Lo | DailyDish Bill Clinton: Eric Garner 'didn't deserve to die' The biggest NBA player on Google in 2014 wasn't LeBron James Terrorism insurance in jeopardy as Senate wraps up Couple and their dog save elderly woman from house fire Reindeer in Santa's flight crew rest up for Christmas GOP senator blocks vets' suicide prevention bill texas-am-student-raises-more-than-50000-for-injured-strangers Jeb Bush explores 2016 presidential race Obama condemns 'horrific attack' in Pakistan This cop might be the next GOP star Texas A&M student raises more than $50,000 for injured strangers umd-sorority-member-posts-racist-instagram-photo USA TODAY Sports Freshman All-America team Quantum leap? LG to roll out quantum dot TVs in 2015 NFL Power Rankings: Patriots take over at No. 1 A look at Jeb Bush UMD sorority member posts racist Instagram photo New cruise ship to have giant water park American exceptionalism lost to torture: Column New York Times reducing staff by more than 100 Satanist holiday display coming to Michigan Capitol NFL Power Rankings: Patriots take over at No. 1 Sienna Miller: Instagram 'fueled the worst part of my soul' NFL Power Rankings: Patriots take over at No. 1 Sienna Miller: Instagram 'fueled the worst part of my soul' 1962 Alcatraz escapees may have survived after all Foecke named Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year Yellen's Fed leadership praised by global group Malik Monk brings down the gym with incredible dunk USA TODAY College 2014 holiday gift guide VIDEO: The most creative field entrance in America 'Game of Thrones' star Maisie Williams is impatient with Emma Watson's 'first-world feminism' Men still won't stop challenging NBA assistant coach Becky Hammon to 1-on-1s Chihuahua 'Eddie the Terrible' has been adopted Vatican offers olive branch to U.S. nuns 'GOT' star impatient with Watson's feminism Rock Hall inductees include Green Day, Ringo Starr Ravens players spread holiday cheer at a Baltimore hospital Punchlines: High school drama or threatening cyberattack? AARP names Top 10 Movies for Grownups 2014 Punchlines: High school drama or threatening cyberattack? See your favorite DC Comics superheroes drawn in iconic movie posters Reese loves your 'Wreath Witherspoon' decor First take: Jeb Bush's 2016 plans pose many questions Reese Witherspoon loves your "Wreath Witherspoon" decor Tim Burton is so down for 'Beetlejuice 2' DC Comics get a movie poster makeover Tim Burton is so down for 'Beetlejuice 2' Turbulence hospitalizes 5 on AA flight from Korea to Texas The perfect holiday gift for fans of every NFL team NBC pushes TV Everywhere with plan for live TV on mobile Who's Better? John Wall or Jason Kidd Anonymous layaway 'angel' pays $50,000 for Walmart gifts You may find this Christmas tradition hard to stomach Russia's ruble in free fall amid panic Bo Pelini the new head coach at Youngstown State Five to Win: What sports fans would do with $1 zillion T-Mobile to let customers roll over high-speed data Opinion: In Jackie's defense Retirement: New Year's resolutions for wealth, health Suspected family murderer has been found dead | USA NOW Watch Christian Bale in Terrence Malick’s first 'Knight Of Cups' trailer DeSean Jackson doesn't miss the Eagles even a little bit Watch Terrence Malick's first 'Knight Of Cups' trailer Beaten-down Dow bounces back; up 160 points Kurt Busch's ex describes him as alcoholic, depressed 'New York' magazine apologizes for false story on teen Sleepers: Gerhart gamble could win your fantasy title Forty-eight hour battle for two Syrian bases leaves 180 dead Texas state title game run stretches back to the '90s Taking on hookah with teens 5 U.S. danger zones that are already back in a housing bubble Allies back Microsoft in email fight 'New York' magazine 'duped' by teen millionaire hoax Bubba Watson transforms into Bubbaclaus in new rap video Week 16 playoff scenarios in the NFL What is Hanukkah? These clever kids explain The Bills bought the Lions pizza and wings after borrowing Ford Field FedEx truck spills packages on highway Outrage over 'PIG' painted on police officer's grave Brooke Shields trapped in a Barbie box is the creepiest thing you'll see today Oil impact on market: 5 things you need to know Obama aides say sanctions are biting Russia's economy Brooke Shields as a Barbie is totally creepy Eight countries that win and lose big from oil plunge Ask the Captain: Why must we wait for connecting passengers? Warning teens of hookah's dangers is tough sell Watch Airbus risk $1.5 billion in a wild airplane stunt The worst division in football has the best playoff race Bill Cosby's daughter stands by him Chris Capuano expected to filll out Yankees rotation Five to Win: Dream matchups we want to see Manny Pacquiao to Mayweather: 'don't be a boxing humbug' Gingerbread BNB offers virtual candy home rentals Wizards' Beal a good deal in daily fantasy hoops lineups What Russia's crumbling ruble eans for U.S. companies Rally on Wall Street with Dow up 200 points How to safeguard your holiday gifts from thieves Malala condemns attack on school in Pakistan Biggest winners and losers from cheap oil Liam Neeson wants to endorse you on LinkedIn SoundCheck: J.A. White seeks to transform UMD hip hop scene Bartiromo talks travel with Marriott's Arne Sorenson 'Annie' gets updated look, sound, characters 'Chrysler' name officially axed for FCA US Putting the Chevy Trax to the test Chevrolet makes Trax for small SUV market Tuesday tip-off: Alabama visits No. 11 Wichita State Bell: Week 15 observations include Cowboys' need for a bye Apple cleared in lawsuit over iPods Devon Still spent his off day with his daughter at Disney World Will this be the busiest travel season ever? McDonald's trims menu Sprint ending sponsorship of NASCAR's Cup series Get in the Hanukkah spirit with these tunes Crude has several catalysts to the upside New York premiere of 'The Interview' canceled Mariota burns the Jets and Giants on David Letterman LeBron James thanks Warren Buffett for stopping by the Cavaliers game Students speak: Celebrating Christmas as an atheist Get in the Hanukkah spirit with these tunes E-cigarettes cloud progress on teen smoking: Our view Appeals court: Jodi Arias testimony must be made public 11 trillion gallons of water needed to end Calif. drought Why Lance Stephenson is still a trade commodity Kathie Lee Gifford: Bill Cosby tried to kiss me Chemical spill at uranium-processing plant contained What they're saying: Quotes from possible 2016 candidates VIDEO: Wash. teen hits two buzzer beaters in one day Martin Freeman proves he's the best 'SNL' host of the season in this cut sketch 11 year-end tax strategies to use before Dec. 31 Quotes from possible 2016 presidential candidates Martin Freeman is hilarious in cut 'SNL' sketch Rookie wide receivers pile up impressive numbers 'Oh God, it's Mom': Woodhouse brothers get surprise call on C-SPAN So about the time that Mark Wahlberg tried to cancel Christmas... NTSB: Pilot in ocean crash had not trained for stunt Retirement Q&A: How much must I take from my 401(k)? Apple halts e-sales in Russia as ruble craters Obama briefed on holiday threat levels Mark Wahlberg tried to cancel Christmas Nature Video's cutest animals in science in 2014 Two phones a must for Lou Dobbs #TalkingTech with Fox's Lou Dobbs Dodgers dump Brian Wilson, will eat $21.5 million in '15 DeAndre Jordan's Christmas gift to Doc Rivers Dan Mullen addresses Geoff Collins' 'lateral move' to Florida Reaching WWII troops with words on paper As oil sinks, N.Y. senator wants federal probe of airfares This video proves that tyke hockey is the best hockey Bye bye 'Parks and Rec': Chris Pratt sings Li'l Sebastian's song at a wrap party The Yankees are making A-Rod a DH, and he could actually help them there Rally behind e-cigarettes: Opposing view Keystone XL oil pipeline up first in GOP Senate Jamie Dimon will benefit from rising rates Duchess Kate rocks a hoodie! Pairings set for Burger King State Champions Bowl Series Nature Video's cutest animals in science in 2014 Chris Pratt sings goodbye song at a 'Parks and Rec' wrap party Person on surveillance video cleared in burned teen case This week's Super 25 girls basketball rankings Bernie Kosar blasts the Browns' 'uneducated' front office Some sorority girls are REALLY unhappy about VH1's new show 'Sorority Sisters' Electric cars create more pollution than gasoline powered vehicles: study Facebook's most checked-into destinations of 2014 The best TVs of 2014 Dachshund slims down losing 50 pounds Rand Paul on Jeb Bush: 'The more the merrier' Obama sends Hanukkah greetings Watch Lea Michele sing 'Let It Go' in 'Glee' series finale promo Watch Lea Michele sing 'Let It Go' in 'Glee' series finale promo Time Inc. to accept bitcoin as payment for some magazines 'Gambler' star Mark Wahlberg calls life's bluff About 2.5M signed up at HealthCare.gov by Friday American Apparel bounces ex-CEO for good Proposal to name street after homeless cross-dresser Jeb Bush announces exploration of White House bid See a teaser for the 'Colbert Report' replacement, 'The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore' Sorority girls REALLY unhappy about VH1's new show Fantasy studs: Stafford will lead you to glory See a teaser for 'Colbert Report' replacement Express scripts chief financial officer steps down usa-today-college-2014-holiday-gift-guide-stocking-stuffers NASA wasted $349M on a 'ghost tower' (Newser) Joan Rivers clinic plans procedure changes Voices: Bush candidacy changes GOP debate on immigration Lesean McCoy pokes fun at DeSean Jackson with hilarious impression There will be no Patriots gear in Aaron Hernandez's courtroom, judge rules HealthyWage offers cash-rewards based on weight loss 2014's most popular destinations, according to Facebook Mark Wahlberg emerges a winner over his past Greg Monroe trade talks tricky territory for Pistons 'Eddie the Terrible' Chihuahua has been adopted Michael Buble's TV Christmas cheer Bell: Adrian Peterson's lawsuit illuminates NFLPA's big mistake with lengthy labor deal Dutch launch 'intelligent bicycle' that warns of danger Republicans donors swarm to Bush candidacy Ruble tremors shake European bank shares Next Round: A beer for the Hanukkah holiday Robert Griffin III is taking a break from social media American Apparel boots CEO Dov Charney Home is covered by a whopping 91,000 Christmas lights Tiger Woods' new golf course Jeb Bush mocked on Twitter for 'actively exploring' Apple iPod suit: Innovation is best defense Trailer: 'The Gambler' Mark Wahlberg plays poker during interview The Short List: Children slaughtered in Pakistan; Jeb 2016; Holiday travel nightmares Tiger Woods plays his own golf course in Cabo San Lucas Bush name: A leg up and a burden for Jeb in 2016 A Predators win would put general manager David Poile second on all-time win list 'Supergirl' scribe takes higher education to next level Beyonce, Jay Z, Timbaland face suit over 'Drunk' Fantasy busts: DeAndre Hopkins set up to let you down Trailer: 'Annie' Olympian admirably tries to impress Taylor Swift with snowmobile tricks Why ‘Maze Runner’ author was cool with all those movie changes Trailer: 'Mr. Turner' 'Maze Runner' author approved all those movie changes Junk bond funds get trashed FedEx truck overturns on highway, spills packages Veteran waits more than a year for 'simple' surgery Obama issues 'executive orders by another name' Fantasy: Call this the Year of the Rookie Wide Receiver TSA chief focuses screening on riskiest travelers College sports guzzle subsidies: Column Biggest current injuries around the NBA The College Football Playoff reimagined as a 128-team bracket Ross: Taliban bigger threat to Pakistan than India