December 19
Tech treats to spoil yourself this season Skip the rice when your cellphone gets wet Celtics fans are very sad about the Rajon Rondo trade Friday's forecast: Stormy in West, South Watch Manny Ramirez's embarrassing first golf swing Rajon Rondo's trade to the Mavericks marks the end of a Celtics era Nightengale: Despite scare, Kemp deal to Padres done Police stop pursuing nearly 79,000 dangerous fugitives Michigan State's Branden Dawson has fractured wrist Dropped your phone in water? The fix isn't rice Why the Big Ten needs Jim Harbaugh to take the Michigan job Former baseball first-rounder killed in dispute over candy Phoenix police chief fired following press conference Phoenix police chief fired after press conference Oregon keeps coaching cost per victory among lowest Here's where you can find a white Christmas Screening Room: 'Annie' Screening Room: 'Night At The Museum: Secret of the Tomb' Screening Room: 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' Uber to halt operations in Portland for 3 months US Olympic Committee has the perfect farewell to 'The Colbert Report' New York man charged in death of infant Right time to make up with Cuba? #tellusatoday What to watch on Wall Street Friday School massacre shows Taliban sows terror: Your Say Hollywood betrays team America: Our view Cuba has more economic - not political - freedom Dow soars more than 400 points Sony Pictures plays with fire: Opposing view Rupert Friend's Quinn fuels 'Homeland' season finale Phil Jackson to Charles Barkley: 'Do I have to mute this game?' Rajon Rondo trade shakes up both Mavericks, Celtics Amy Adams finds herself keen pupil in 'Big Eyes' 'Big Eyes' is a window into real artist's soul Advocate to help Sandy victims with flood claims Test Drive: 2015 Audi A3 Derby the dog runs miles with 3D printed prosthetics Test Drive: Audi 'entry' A3 fun but gets pricey fast Australian woman arrested in deaths of 8 children Army reverses forced separation for 160 officers Dashcam video shows suspect shoot at officer What Rajon Rondo trade means for Mavericks, Celtics Database: College football coaching cost per win 'Turner': He huffs and puffs but paints very well So, about that major death on the 'White Collar' series finale... Clooney slaps media, Hollywood for 'Interview' Which new movies are worth your money? airport-cheat-sheet-for-stress-free-holiday-travels Dollaway can raise profile by beating Machida 'White Collar' signs off with a major twist Woman charged in scam after Miss. teen's burning death Colbert signs off during 'emotional' night Best of NFL Week 16 Deck your Kindle with these romance e-book deals IndieReader asks romance authors what they want during holidays Love and Lust rec: 'The Heart of Christmas' by Brenda Novak Secret Santa delivers layaway surprise Rebecca York's out-of-this-world recipes Judge: Arizona dreamers can apply for licenses Monday Pakistan hangs 2 militants in 1st executions in years Max Pacioretty hospitalized following hit Wall Street: charging bull charges some more Weekend TV: ' Sound of Music,' 'Homeland' Nicki Minaj shown up in 'Inside the NBA' rap 5 things you need to know Friday How to get the biggest bang for your charity buck Ask Matt: Is Dunkin' Brands sunk? Mourning continues after school massacre Obama's day: End-of-the-year news conference 'The Colbert Report' airs final episode After big rally, stocks eye new record highs Neighbors states seek to snuff out Colorado pot sales In Iowa town, oddly named Christmas benefactors endure Q and A: Keep party photos private 5 digital tricks you'll use every day 2014's biggest, wildest ideas (OZY) Sony, take a page from booksellers: Column Waitress gets anonymous $1,200 tip Waitress gets 'tip bombed' with huge surprise gratuity How high tech could wipe out drivers' blind spots Wild price swings are back on Wall Street Obama: More sports stars should speak out on issues A tell-tale beard hair: 5 craziest crimes of the week Strategies: 7 tips to make the peak season last The best critic slams of the new 'Annie' The best critic slams of the new 'Annie' Sketch released of gunman who shot meteorologist Audi A3 series shoots for entry level luxury Best places to have a white Christmas 10Best: Places for a white Christmas New Carnival, Holland America ships on the way Blackberry shares dip on mixed earnings Chick-fil-A Classic's top five players to watch 8 children found dead in Australian home 12 stocks making investors a fortune! Thieves beware: Baby Jesus has GPS Ten IPOs to watch in 2015 The stock to own in 2015 Huge stock resurgence hits day 3 College football bowl rankings: The five best games Paramount bans 'Team America' viewings Sailing destinations perfect for a bareboat vacation Nike throws down another powerful dunk Carl Icahn pledges $20 million to save Taj Mahal casino Kraft foods soars after CEO change and possible strategy shift Bill Cosby fires back as new accuser speaks What did the Celtics really get out of the Rajon Rondo trade? Bareboating 101: Set a course for sailing adventure Anger against Taliban mounts after Pakistan school attack Canadian driver jailed for deaths caused by stopping for ducks Child quarantined after Chicago airport Ebola alert Ten IPOs top watch in 2015 Jags player gets $600K bonus on game's final play The Longhorn Network plans 5-hour Christmas special starring live Texas mascot Time to ban losing teams from NFL playoffs Voices: Why NYC's marijuana policy change should matter to students See Neil Patrick Harris get his freak on in 'AHS: Freak Show' Teen claims anti-Arab bullying at school in lawsuit Will Murray be back to help Cowboys clinch division? Hellmann's parent drops suit over 'Just Mayo' Despite corruption claims, FIFA won't revisit WC votes See NPH get his freak on in 'AHS: Freak Show' Your Take Today: USA TODAY's top reader photo Tech Five: BlackBerry slides off earnings 'People' mag crowns Sexiest Woman Alive Caliendo roasts ESPN colleagues with Christmas poem Family poses with Santa for 60 years in a row The 'OITNB' ladies want to wish you a Merry Christmas FAFSA application tips for students with undocumented parents The 'OITNB' ladies wish you a Merry Christmas VIDEO: Full court buzzer beater in Arizona CIA official to become deputy national security adviser Voices: Why NYC's marijuana policy change should matter to students Fantasy basketball: Evan Turner's minutes on the rise Top outside linebacker Malik Jefferson commits to Texas Mark Cuban finalized Rondo trade from the green room of Colbert's last show New Orleans serves Reveillon dinners for the holidays 'The Colbert Report' boasts epic celebrity sendoff Hot stock market edges up at open Dashcam video shows suspect shoot at officer during chase Miss World competition bans bikinis With a bullet: Oil, mortgages, Christmas lights from space students-debate-police-brutality-racial-bias-and-the-benefits-of-body-cameras Students debate police brutality and the benefits of body cameras Photo tour: Beautiful Nevada Yellen 'unchains' stocks from oil 'Not a monster': Holmes' parents plead for his life Obama to deliver State of the Union on Jan. 20 Padres land Justin Upton in trade with Braves In Greece, young migrants fight to be considered Greek Instagram follower counts plunge after spam purge Will fan video convince Jim Harbaugh to go to Michigan? 2014's extreme rides keep you screaming 'til next year Employment up in 41 states in November Waitress gets 'tip bombed' with $1,200 Warriors defeat Thunder in record-setting thriller Unfiltered YouTube 'changing diversity' for minorities James Holmes' parents: 'He is not a monster' Should you actually post that online? To simplify laundry, Whirlpool ditches the dial J.Lo strikes again! We're dying over her picture-perfect, creamy jumpsuit J.Lo strikes again in picture-perfect jumpsuit Obama: Sony 'did the wrong thing' when it pulled movie Must-see: Nick Jonas plays 'Jealous' on the 'Big' piano à la Tom Hanks Stephen Collins: 'I'm not attracted to children' Nick Jonas plays 'Jealous' on the 'Big' floor piano Martin Brodeur gives up hilariously atrocious goal from center ice U.S. Women's Soccer loses No. 1 ranking for first time in 7 years Most outrageous holiday lights of the season | USA NOW Mario Balotelli gets one-game suspension for racist Instagram post Obama calls 2014 a 'breakthrough year' Listeria outbreak from caramel apples has killed four The very last minute holiday gift guide for sports fans 10Best: Reasons to visit Cologne, Germany Team lobbies for new gym with pre-game warmup shirts Trailer: 'Unbroken' Mental Health: Overcoming addiction | Cost of Not Caring Dudes wrap awkward Christmas presents Candy Crowley's final guest is a big one: Obama Marijuana dispensary pulls pot-smoking Santa art Previewing the weekend's NCAA playoff games 5 things to watch this weekend: TD to a Chiefs WR? Sony's Pascal teams with black activists after racially charged e-mails Penguins' Olli Maatta tests positive for mumps Twitter co-founder Evan Williams has plans for Medium James Corden's favorite type of music is boy bands Man accused of faking heart attack to steal Barbie car Want to win in the West? Stay healthy Mavericks' Tyson Chandler revived upon leaving Knicks Ferguson says good night to late night Oh, Christmas tree cats: Your Take Big Sean: Ariana Grande only gets carried like a baby under extreme circumstances Bumble Bee tuna acquired for $1.5 billion T-Mobile settles with FTC for $90M in 'cramming' case 'Freedom Clip' deactivates Keurig's lock-out technology Big Sean: Grande gets carried like a baby for a reason Name that airport ... (Puerto Vallarta) Michael Phelps receives suspended sentence in drunk driving case Substance abuse treatment often impossible to find Fact check: Is Cuba a 'leading' sponsor of terrorism? Coach's Corner: Maryland's Mark Turgeon Stocks soar in Santa rally Nicki Minaj has a meta nip slip moment | DailyDish BlackBerry misses third quarter sales expectations Steve Weatherford spends a day as Santa Victims advocate reacts to lethal injection hearing Steve Weatherford's guide to surviving last-minute Christmas shopping Why release IDs of executioners? Tenn. justices ask Free sample? Not so fast: White truffle bite cost $300 Ted Cruz: Obama should help Cuban dissidents Ted Cruz: Obama should help Cuban dissidents NFL MVP tracker: Will Tony Romo, DeMarco Murray make a push? Vin Scully's lost World Series ring was in a bag of ribs from Costco Want to steer clear of the flu? There's an app for that Jury OKs jail cams that catch inmates using bathroom Uber on hold for 3 months in Portland DailyDish: That meta moment when Nicki Minaj has a nip slip ... while talking about nip slips Azealia vs. Azalea: Banks slams Iggy in radio interview, Iggy fires back Digital tricks you will use every day Thai firm buying Bumble Bee in $1.51B deal DailyDish: Nicki Minaj's meta nip-slip moment Punchlines: The rush before Christmas 'Minecraft' creator drops $70M on L.A. mansion Watch live: Obama's year-end press conference Michele Bachmann is ready for Hillary Hotels must accept that Wi-Fi is king: Column Dog with 3D printed legs runs faster than owners Caesars refuses to pay out $225M Azealia Banks slams Iggy Azalea in teary interview Jim Harbaugh destroyed a 10-year-old during laser tag at his bachelor party Illinois senator wants to screen 'The Interview' at campaign event Problems linger but Rio mayor says Olympic plans still on schedule Senator wants to screen 'The Interview' to teach lesson Punchlines extra: In 'Colbert' finale, a big send-off Your complete fantasy football guide to Week 16 Bomb hunters pried into U.S. firms, citizens, report says Hybrid bobcat surrendered to zoo Punchlines: Christmas rush and a Colbert send-off Michael Phelps gets support from 'close friend' Ray Lewis in court appearance Minnesota Wild: Underachieving or ready to pounce? Mike Singletary among coaching candidates on Fritz Pollard Alliance list alive-and-well-the-top-10-hip-hop-albums-of-2014 Holiday scammers taking aim via text, e-mail, cellphone Safety Mykelti Williams remains commits to Notre Dame Big cat escape artist Rocky gets permanent home at zoo High school senior gets over-the-top college acceptance Instagram is worth $35 billion, says Citigroup Alive and well: The top 10 hip hop albums of 2014 WATCH: Most outrageous holiday lights of the season Rand Paul clashes with Marco Rubio over Cuba WBC boss proposes some big changes for boxing Rand Paul clashes with Marco Rubio over Cuba 'A Little Chaos' trailer is your chance to see Kate Winslet in a corset -– again 'Chaos' trailer is your chance to see Winslet in a corset Not just tolls: E-Z Pass keeping an eye on speeders Marlins acquire INF Martin Prado from Yankees Exclusive: The 'hot' Bill Hader, Ty Burrell deleted kiss from 'The Skeleton Twins' Obama: Sony made a mistake pulling 'The Interview' Trailer: 'American Sniper' Watch celebs bang their drums for Craig Ferguson Facebook Messenger gets festive with Stickered Celebs 'Bang Their Drums' for Craig Ferguson Exclusive: Deleted and 'hot' Hader, Burrell kiss Attorney: Courthouse Nativity scene about free speech Brennan: Michael Phelps a changed man? We'll see After trade for Justin Upton, the Padres have way too many outfielders Tech whiz snags Beverly Hills' priciest home Woman rescues family of 12 from burning home 'Christmas angel' saves family of 12 from house fire 2014-2015 Bowl game schedule and point spreads 7 Big Tax Changes in 2015 Obama has women do the asking at press event Timberwolves trade Corey Brewer to Rockets Cowboys' DeMarco Murray questionable for game vs. Colts Pharrell Williams humbled by year of 'awakening' Nick Offerman chokes up talking about the end of 'Parks and Rec' Crystal the monkey confirms: Bradley Cooper is a diva Homeland Security deportations drop in 2014 Get ready to scream: 2014's extreme theme park rides Britney, Whoopi, 'The Voice': The Week in Entertainment Offerman chokes up over 'Parks and Rec' ending Holiday lights can even be seen from space! Should U.S. sneak 'The Interview' into North Korea? VCU-UC and the A-10's weekend marquee matchups Hulu acquires exclusive rights to FX's 'Fargo' 'Christmas angel' saves family of 12 from house fire Why oil price plunge could be short-lived David Oyelowo shares A-list movie secrets The new 'Adele Dazeem': Obama calls James Franco 'James Flacco' Obama pulls an 'Adele Dazeem' Previewing Saturday's bowl games Chair of U.Va. board blasts 'drive-by journalism' Hollywood calls for action after Sony cyber attack NFL hands out hefty fine for Redskins' Santana Moss Obama loves James 'Flacco?' FCC moves to expand competition between Internet video and pay-TV Nightengale: GM not quite done reshaping Padres Threepeat: Best daredevil stunts of 2014 How Mater Dei became a high school basketball dynasty Homeless man, dog reunite thanks to help from strangers Grizzlies players chip in to buy intern new car after it gets stolen The Mothership: On 'Into the Woods' and movie musicals Staples says breach affects 1.2M cards Darko Milicic is a kickboxer now, lost his first match The benefits of early intervention | Cost of Not Caring Lance Armstrong co-defendants reach settlement in USPS case Mom's life forever changed in trampoline park accident Homeless man, dog reunite thanks to help from strangers Steelers offense preparing for match up against Chiefs Sierra Leone bikers spread the message to fight Ebola Sony lower as FBI formally accuses North Korea in cyber attack No rescue in sight for Nigeria's kidnapped schoolgirls IS siege of Mount Sinjar broken: Iraqi Kurd official Eli Lilly and Adocia come to $570 million insulin deal Crystal the Monkey weighs in on Sony crisis Rising millennial participation underpinning Bull run Carnival cruise profit tops estimates Chicago area coach suspended after student says she was choked FIFA votes to publish world cup ethics report Clashes erupt in West Bank Armour: NHL players feel young again with fear of mumps U.S. exits Ally, auto bailout closed Many americans oppose drones for commercial use Student run over by truck will get free tuition Hundreds swarm Ebola victim, take cell phones images Listen: What to look for in tech for 2015 Tanzania's Rwanda genocide court set to close after twenty years A tough Christmas in Russia as currency slumps The week in Reviewed: Risky airplane stunt edition Could Manchester United really win the Premier League? Etihad Airways shows off new Airbus A380, Boeing 787 and crew uniforms Chrysler recalls 257,000 Ram pickup trucks The best healthy holiday superfoods Grizzlies pitch in to buy team assistant a new car Did Delta just create the worst economy class on earth? Chrysler gives in, makes air bag recall global Oops: adidas puts wrong logo on college warmups Highland Capital wins $40M in suit vs. Credit Suisse Natalie Portman: 'Everyone thought I was a horrible actress' post-'Star Wars' Portman: 'Everyone thought I was horrible' post-'Star Wars' Fashion: Stars get merry and white Embargo law's co-author says Obama making 'big mistake' 5 important finance lessons from Christmas movies 2014: Year in Review - Photos of the year Early gift: Gas below $2 at some stations in 24 states Schwimmer to play a Kardashian in FX trial drama Chicago TV station roasts Marc Trestman with two words Gas prices dip to under $2 a gallon Deepest fish found 5 miles down in Pacific trench Seven for Sunday: Cowboys, Cardinals face challenges