December 18
Driver who stopped for ducks gets jail, 10-year driving ban Sen. Menendez: One-sided deal rewards Cuba regime Timeline: Main events in US-Cuba relations Thursday's forecast: Small storm to hit middle of U.S. Running back Le'Veon Bell gives Steelers throwback style Fantasy studs, duds: Stafford, Ingram poised to deliver Our five favorite 'Colbert Report' moments Thursday's forecast: Stormy in the Central U.S. Pittsburgh fires athletic director Steve Pederson Fantasy football tips for Week 16 Does Britney Spears look different to you? Report: Michigan offered Jim Harbaugh 6 years, $48M Baseball impact of USA-Cuba thaw may take years Missing, pregnant woman found dead in a car Edmunds: Committing to New Year's resolutions Report: Michigan wants to make Jim Harbaugh the highest-paid coach in college football Obama cracks the ice with Cuba: Our view We're living longer: 6 years more than in 1990 NHL mumps outbreak rare, but 'could happen anywhere' $10M artworks stolen in 2008 recovered in L.A. Celebration in Havana, concerns in Miami following change of tide Fed's Janet Yellen faces the media Bell: 49ers dump due process this time around Does torture deserve defense or apology? Your Say U.S.-Cuba relations What to watch on Wall Street Thursday Dog owner's will: Let him die with me Tim Tebow speaks to the Ohio State Buckeyes E-cigarette risks vs. benefits: #tellusatoday Drake pranks the Raptors with hilarious introductions on 'Drake Night' Damien Harris, nation's top RB, on his final five and more Leahy recounts 'surreal' Cuba trip to bring back Gross Jay Cutler's benching could signal QB's end with Bears Thawing of U.S.-Cuba relations could be boon for boxing A 5-year-old Ohio State fan sent UAB his allowance Renan Barao wants another shot at UFC title Jon Jones 'a little offended by' revealing UFC 182 promo Obama opens door to Cuba with Gross' release UFC Fight Night 58 pre-fight facts Twitter Co-Founder talks future of blogs, Medium.com Critic's Corner: Check out 'iHeart Radio Jingle Ball' NFL Week 16 games ranked by watchability Tennessee RB Jalen Hurd faces underage drinking charge Readers' Voices: Involved dads shift family dynamics James Dean estate drops lawsuit against Twitter Branden Dawson hurt as No. 22 Michigan State beats EMU Cincinnati beats No. 17 San Diego State 71-62 in OT Cavs' Kyrie Irving works on shot after blowout loss Chelsea Quinn Yarbro shares an excerpt from 'Sustenance' Rebecca Yarros on the risks we take as foster parents Susan Fox on romances that take on heavy issues Exclusive cover reveal and excerpt: 'Tessa Ever After' by Brighton Walsh Dads give beloved crossing guard awesome surprise Lauren Hill done playing, to become MSJ honorary coach Sci-Fi Encounters: Interview with Robin D. Owens Red Wings blend young and old in winning mix Federal judge rejects preliminary NCAA concussion settlement Fantasy football championship week chat -- Thurs., noon ET Watch: 'Epic Christmas Caroling' Boston bombing suspect seen for the first time since 2013 Celtics talk Rajon Rondo trade with Mavs, Lakers, others Watch: 'The Lord of the Rings Mythology Explained' TV tonight: 'iHeart Radio,' 'Mom,' 'Men' Putin: West wants to put Russian bear 'on a chain' Futures rise, ruble higher ahead of Putin conference 5 things you need to know Thursday Putin gives annual address Ask Matt: How to profit from Cuba? Obama's day: Staff discussions TV meteorologist shot in station parking lot Spider-dog, devil baby scared us silly on YouTube in 2014 Eight things to pack extra for your vacation rental Carnival sails into Super Bowl Surprise as U.K. reveals shares sale at state-backed bank Obama: I had blunt discussion with Raul Castro Thieves steal from 5-year-old with cancer USA TODAY College 2014 holiday gift guide: Drugstore gifts Voices: The positive, underreported aspects of Greek life Is Michigan's money enough to land Harbaugh? Crooks steal from 5-year-old with brain cancer Passenger video in severe turbulence: 'I love my family' Q&A: Ways to fight loneliness during the holidays Proof: Stocks most overvalued in 45 years Watch Mo'ne Davis in action on the basketball court The annual Obama Christmas-time poem Rite Aid shares soar on earnings beat Colorado's Larkburger hits fast-casual summit Larkburger: Building a better burger, Colorado-style Risk-on mentality returns as Fed calms fears College football bowl rankings: No. 13 to No. 6 Photo tour: The hottest new cruise ships on order Jimmy Kimmel to Sony: 'Have some backbone' Whaaaaaaaaaat?! Can you believe 'Mr. Bean' is turning 25? Whaaaaaaaat?! Can you believe 'Mr. Bean' is turning 25? The Backstreet Boys movie trailer actually looks really good Cigar connoisseurs rejoice over U.S.-Cuba policy shift The Backstreet Boys movie trailer actually looks really good How much longer will Cutler stay in Chicago? Jobless aid applications decline to 289,000 'Shotgun!' ISS astronauts want to go onboard Orion Mother of mauled child speaks about attack Boy mauled by pit bull will get surgery, thanks to donors Tom Hiddleston singing Xmas carols while holding a puppy is the best thing you'll see all day Flu closes some schools in Midwest President Obama's favorite movie of the year? Tom Hiddleston sings Xmas carols, holds a puppy With a bullet: Cuba, Switzerland, molten lava Santa's rally sled heads back to Wall Street Your Take Today: USA TODAY's top reader photo 'Charlie Brown' tree saved Tech Five: Oracle surges off earnings Which NFL teams have best, worst shots at turnaround next year? Cavs' defense fails in 'embarrassing performance' Explore the 'Colbert Report' set on Google Street View before it's gone Explore 'Colbert Report' on Google Street View Five-star prospect Malik Jefferson decision day set Dow soars 421 points in best day since Nov. 2011 The best from our partners This base jumper flew so close to the ground he high-fived a guy Where will the uncommitted five-star football recruits land? Mariucci: Redskins, Robert Griffin III would benefit from separation Court clears way for Arizona 'Dreamers' to get licenses A search for survivors following Nairobi building collapse Flu outbreak forces entire school system to close Man accused of organizing Mumbai attacks granted bail George R.R. Martin tweets (slightly disturbing) 'Game of Thrones' holiday pics Martin tweets distburing 'GOT' holiday pics Amazon unveils one-hour delivery service Prime Now 14-year-old says he killed intruder to protect grandma Fantasy hockey: Thornton puts some teeth in your lineup Exclusive: Wanna see Sarah Palin go hitchhiking? Report gives USA low grades on preparing for disease Marvel gives Spider-Woman a modern makeover Woman plagued with stuffy nose - for 18 years (Newser) Crooks steal gifts from 5-year-old with cancer Big storms put dent in California drought Exclusive: Wanna see Sarah Palin go hitchhiking? Chicago solved the Jay Cutler problem, now it has to solve the Bears problem Researchers figure out how cows 'talk' Ryan Reynolds is super-duper creepy in these exclusive pics from ‘The Voices’ Malaysian court rules transgender people 'mentally ill' Grimes vows to challenge Rand Paul if he runs for two offices in 2016 Ryan Reynolds goes super-duper creepy in 'The Voices' Sierra Leone struggles to fight Ebola Teen's conviction tossed 70 years after his execution Grimes vows to challenge Paul if he runs for 2 offices Obama puts his stamp on the judiciary Football game remembers WWI Christmas truce Pakistani TV shows inside Peshawar school after Taliban attack The best freezers of 2014 Rogen, Franco discuss making 'The Interview' A look back at the sillier events of 2014 Telltale developing episodic 'Minecraft' game the-5-best-souvenirs-i-received-during-my-semester-abroad Traveling 'Pippin' has serious circus skills | USA Entertainment Now #TBT: The time 'Team America' killed Kim Jong Il J.K. Rowling says 'of course' there were LGBT students at Hogwarts J.K. Rowling: Hogwarts had LGBT students Thursday tip-off: Duke-Connecticut, Virginia-Cleveland State Van Gundy was hired to save the Pistons. What happened? An Oscars fall, Kim K's booty top 2014 celeb news That time 'Team America' killed Kim Jong Il Punchlines: Comics talk Cuba, Cold War thaw Oregon State's Gary Andersen plots future, draws on past The NFL draft fan's guide to early college football bowl season OMG. The guy who paid $150K to look like Kim Kardashian ... does not Pentagon's IED unit improperly collected intel Michael Phelps not expected to get jail time CNN's #AskACop backfires, prompts people to vent about police Punchlines: Comics talk Cuba, Cold War thaw Robin Williams, Hoffman among celebs remembered in 2014 The guy who paid $150K to look like Kim K ... does not Obama honored by home beer brewers association No mumps: Penguins' Marc-Andre Fleury can play tonight Man replaces girlfriend, embarks on epic trip Rodeo queen jailed for embezzlement Update: 'Team America' screening canceled at Texas theater Where to Retire? The Black Hills of South Dakota Oh God, Mama Woodhouse is now on Twitter! UNLV approves new coach; Aaron Rodgers' prep coach on staff Fed tweaks language, delights investors Oh God, Mama Woodhouse is now on Twitter! 'Oh God, it's Mom': Sons get surprise call on C-SPAN Five to Win: Incentives for Jim Harbaugh to go to Michigan Perfect Lineup: Smith will win you daily fantasy cash EPA chief responds to budget cuts | Capital Download EPA chief: Extreme weather boosting climate-change plan Silicon Valley's cheaper home syndrome Mother of mauled child speaks about attack How Pope Francis' diplomacy may change everything USA TODAY Sports' Week 16 NFL picks Shane Doan's commitment to Coyotes remains strong The 10 best movies of 2014 SpaceX space station launch delayed until January Five NFL story lines: Can Cardinals clinch NFC's No. 1 seed? Voices: Tiny town in the line of fire from lava flow Man who fled Cuba as a boy hopes to reclaim family's land Was 'The Interview' worth all the drama? | DailyDish Putin presser fails to impress 'Orphan Black' season 3 trailer is creepy in the best way possible Matt Kemp's arthritic hips hold up deal with Padres Texas Tribune and Washington Post form partnership Dogs, devil babies: Watch what ruled YouTube in 2014 'Orphan Black' season 3 trailer gets creepy 'School of Rock' is Broadway bound, with ALW tunes Lauren Hill supporters start petition for doctorate Trailer: 'American Sniper' Watch Santa get knocked out by a curious bear U.S. general: Islamic State fight to take at least three years Snoop Dogg shares his life as a football dad in new ESPN show Pope: "we are happy" with new Cuba relations Trailer: 'Big Eyes' Archivist Craig Yoe has a 'Weird Love' for comics DailyDish: Was 'The Interview' worth all of the drama? Michael Jordan Converse sneakers sell for $33,000 Rand Paul: Opening Cuba to trade 'is probably a good idea' DailyDish: Was 'The Interview' worth all of the drama? Wanted more Alibaba? Now's your chance Threepeat 'Year in Review': Best daredevils 'Pippin': How the Leading Player learned circus skills High school hoops tournaments kicking off this week Jags and Titans coaches unsuccessfully trying to sell awful 'TNF' game Rand Paul: Opening Cuba 'is probably a good idea' 5 deep fantasy plays for added Week 16 firepower N.J. leaders call on Cuba to return trooper's killer Looking back at six seasons of Rex Ryan and the Patriots Chris Pratt hangs with a raptor in new 'Jurassic World' photo Pratt hangs with a raptor in new 'Jurassic' pic Firefly announces new three-day country fest ACLU lawsuit: Ferguson school board excludes blacks Chris Davis has MLB's permission to use amphetamines next season Retirement: 5 ways to make the most of 2015 Trailer: 'Into the Woods' 'The Great Dictator' made during more polarizing times Ladies getting 'loob' jobs for their feet Gunman who shot TV meteorologist still on loose Judge: Girls can stand trial in 'Slender Man' stabbing How does Kelly Clarkson get big stars for her benefit? She calls her mother-in-law Hulu nabs 'The Strain,' 'Tyrant' and other FX series Obama calls in to governor's radio show How does Kelly Clarkson get stars for her benefit? 5 reasons why the Dow is skyrocketing These 10 car models may not make it another year Authorities increasingly satisfied N. Korea behind hack Personal Finance: Determining your Social Security base NBA stars will be giving 'no gifts' on Christmas Day Bubble 2.0? Craziest IPO market since 2000 Options on how, where to get medical pot? Ask USA TODAY Debate about racism, Obamas gets heated on 'The View' Obama uses 'memos' in place of congressional action The first 3D chocolate printer creates candy at home Reebok gets in on the high school shoe game U.S. Little League champs accused of cheating USA TODAY Sports college football bowl picks These 10 car models may not make it another year Mountain lion's DNA to be tested for origins Two-year-old filly pacer harness racing's horse of year 10 cars models that won't oulast 2015 Crystal ball: 10 cars that won't survive 2015 Were you paying attention this year? Take our 2014 year-end quiz Tina Fey pokes fun at NPR in a sketch from 1997 White House defends President's use of memoranda Toyota tops 'Consumer Reports' list of best car values Tina Fey pokes fun at NPR in 1997 sketch Steve Carell movie set in North Korea is nixed Cuomo on fracking ban: Health risks outweighed jobs Jeb Bush to cut ties with Barclays Jeb Bush to cut ties with Barclays Cuomo: Hydraulic fracking too risky See a stunning solar flare captured by NASA Dreaming of a white Christmas? Head north Rangers test Lee Stempniak, two others in American Hockey League for mumps Stocks add to gains on Fed Patriots safety Patrick Chung sang Katy Perry at karaoke night Stunning ice-surfing scene from best surf film of 2014 Tire swing slams into man's face, kills him Week 16's three most pivotal playoff picture games Review: $12 fitness tracker is here, and it's worth a look Report: Secret Service needs outside leadership Colorado sued by neighboring states over legal pot GM, Audi suspend Russia sales on ruble collapse Seth Rogen: My next movie will not be political 2014 quiz: Were you paying attention this year? Consumer Reports lists best car values Ex-Va. gov's son arrested on drunk-driving charges Trailer: 'Selma' Obama: The Bushes are 'good people' even if we disagree Obama: The Bushes are 'good people' even if we disagree Graphic: Airport holiday travel survival guide USA TODAY Album of the Year: Taylor Swift's '1989' USA TODAY Song of the Year: Sam Smith's 'Stay With Me' Your Take: Cats take over your Christmas trees Obama's options on Cuba end at embargo Now you can dance to this remix of 'The Hanging Tree' from 'Mockingjay' America's fastest-growing beer brands GOP likely to court moderate Democrats in Senate 'Mockingjay' hit 'Hanging Tree' has a dubstep remix Updated 'Annie' even adds cynicism to the mix Cardinals QB Ryan Lindley relishes second NFL chance Obama appoints task force on police practices A misplaced focus on CO2 emissions: Opposing view How churches can attract younger people: Column Give juvenile lifers a second chance: Column NFL QBs, play-callers and the most important relationship in sports Ole Miss football coach proud of team's 2.57 GPA Did Gabrielle Union really base her 'Top Five' character on Kim Kardashian? Banged-up Jets acquire defenseman Jay Harrison Mom: YMCA worker duct taped my son's mouth shut Indiana University studying marijuana's effect on brain Is Gabrielle Union's 'Top Five' character based on Kim K? The Short List: N. Korea intimidates Hollywood; Amazon Prime ups its game; Tsarnaev in court Tom Coburn: I'm 'proud' America elected President Obama ConAgra foods sales disappoint amid volatility Kris and Bruce Jenner finalize divorce GOP senator 'proud' America elected Obama Banks win more time to sell private equity stakes Oil prices choppy in Thursday trading after climbing to about $63 OC departure presents Ohio State, Urban Meyer with 'big hire' Now in sync, Ben Roethlisberger and Todd Haley a deadly Steelers combo Police stop pursuing nearly 79,000 fugitives How to be more productive and improve concentration at work DeMarco Murray's health remains focus for Cowboys Vin Scully found his World Series ring nine minutes after the Dodgers announced he lost it Tough testing keeps some pot off Washington shelves For Todd Hoffner and Minnesota State football, another chance to win and move on U.S. airstrikes kill three Islamic State leaders Elysa Gardner's top 5 albums of 2014 Brian Mansfield's top 5 albums of 2014 Jerry Shriver's top 5 albums of 2014 Patrick Ryan's top 5 albums of 2014 Is the Sony decision a blow to artistic freedom? Celtics to trade Rajon Rondo to Mavericks for 3 players Secret Santa delivers layaway surprise Microsoft and IBM led the blue chips to Close 421 points higher Timeline: North Korea and the Sony Pictures hack Cadillac will offer video rear view on 2016 CT6 Gordie Howe back on his feet, able to 'shuffle' on his own Stuff your stockings with these tech gadgets Friday's forecast: Storms form in the Northwest Critic's Corner: Sing along to 'The Sound of Music'