December 23
Listen Up: Madonna previews her 'Rebel Heart' FBI trains 30,000 to confront active shooters Watch Will Smith and Margot Robbie steam things up in new 'Focus' trailer Serena Williams tweets funny exchange with stranger Wisconsin receives hilarious applications for coach Justin Lin tapped to direct 'Star Trek 3' See why patient pens thank you letters 38 years later Bell: Saints need major changes to become elite again Will Smith, Margot Robbie get steamy in new 'Focus' trailer First dreamers to get Arizona licenses overjoyed Giants aim for late wins in rough offseason Critic's Corner: 'Shrek the Halls' on ABC Juvenile sentencing, campus rape, torture: Objections Mozgov's face gushes blood after catching errant elbow Tensions flare after two NYC officers killed: #tellusatoday Kareem weighs in on murders of NYPD officers Tony Romo's performance makes case to join MVP talk 'American Sniper' widow: This movie is authentic TV meteorologist: He just started shooting at me Rebuilding an image is a process Michael Vick understands Need a holiday sweater? Ovechkin's got you covered Violence dampens Holy Land tourism during Christmas Talib runs one-handed interception back for TD Jeremy Hill busts out a monster 85-yard TD on Monday Night Football NBA 5 Stories: Josh Smith a hot commodity FBI: ISIS recruiting amid Ferguson protests Young Knicks fan is clearly asking way too much of Santa Bengals DB rips interception out of Julius Thomas' hands Chip Kelly refuses to rest Eagles' starters Monta Ellis ends half by power-bricking breakaway dunk Colorado State tops Charleston Southern, still unbeaten CEO Kevin Plank steers Under Armour to new heights Kevin Plank, of Under Armour. Smarter. Faster. More Colorful Under Armour has over-the-top 2014 Tuesday's forecast: Soggy, stormy Southeast Noah tries to scare Ross into missing open three-pointer Under Armour has over-the-top 2014 UFC's Miesha Tate, Bryan Caraway fight to be in love USA TODAY's 2014 Holiday Lights contest winners Hibernation? This bear cub has other plans Animal abuse charges dropped in dog kennel case Cruelty charges dropped in dog deaths at Ariz. kennel Community shows support for slain Fla. officer Community shows support for slain Fla. officer Authors of Medieval Mistletoe set share favorite Christmas traditions Excerpt: 'Untouched' by Lauren Hawkeye Exclusive cover reveal: 'Just One Lie' by Kyra Davis Interview: Sarah J. Maas and Heather Lyons on fairy tale-inspired stories Must-read romances: 'This Shattered World,' 'Secrets and Charms,' 'Marked' See why patient pens thank you letters 38 years later Mich. teachers unite to help Iraqi Christian children Must-read YA romances: 'Princess of Thorns,' 'Under My Skin,' 'Suspicion' NFL backloads Week 17 schedule with late afternoon division bouts Not so smoove: Josh Smith and his struggles in Detroit Is this the end of the Azealia Banks-Iggy Azalea beef? 10 best kids' video games of 2014 Watch: 5-year-old girl discusses 'Star Wars' fashion Arizona officials deny execution was botched Arizona to change drugs used for executions Is the Azealia Banks-Iggy Azalea beef over? Watch: '31 Things You Didn't Know about Holiday Songs' Week 17 primer: 10 questions left to be answered Two-time plane crash survivor scores first point for Michigan IIHS lists its Top Safety Pick Plus vehicles Previewing Tuesday's bowls: Boca Raton and Poinsettia The Sinkhole: Manning, Broncos left chasing Patriots Futures make slight gains ahead of opening bell TV tonight: One Direction special, 'Shrek the Halls' 5 things you need to know Tuesday NFL power rankings: Lions, Chargers climbing 6 killed in Scottish garbage truck crash are ID'd NY police widow's emotional statement Ask Matt: Can I 'undo' a stock trade? Powell: Personal Finance Q&A Slain Florida officer mourned by community Arizona changing drug cocktail after 2 hour execution Cruelty charges dropped after 20 dogs die at kennel Terminally ill woman urges others to hope Fly Guy: Free city tours on long layovers 3 reasons we should eliminate foreign aid (OZY) Ill woman's living wake becomes surprise wedding 6 killed in Scottish garbage truck crash Obama hits the bowling alley Don't be mad at the NFL playoffs, be mad at your terrible team Dow ends above 18,000 for the first time Army advances possible Bergdahl court-martial Tuesday flights: Headaches grow for Christmas travelers The 10 dying U.S. industries IIHS names USA's safest cars, SUVs for 2015 So many Christmas Day movies to see, so little (vacation) time! So many Christmas Day movies to see, so little (vacation) time! Delta worker accused of smuggling guns on Atlanta flight NFL's Week 17 playoff scenarios With a bullet: Oil, North Korea, Chinese food U.S. economic growth surges past estimates in Q3 Delta employee accused of smuggling guns in carry-on Police: Man pulls gun after wrong McDonald's order Watch the new teaser for 'Breaking Bad' spinoff 'Better Call Saul' Obama's Gitmo envoy is resigning Hibernation? Not yet for this bear cub Watch the new teaser for 'Better Call Saul' Retirees pay it forward: The benefits of volunteering Arizona dreamers overjoyed to get driver's licenses Virginia family wins USA TODAY holiday lights competition Your Take Today: USA TODAY's top reader photo Tech Five: Sony threatens Twitter over hacked emails Watch: James Franco, Jonah Hill get serious in 'True Story' trailer Daily fantasy hockey: Avs' Johnson making an impact James Franco gets serious in 'True Story' trailer You won't believe these award-winning holiday lights! Walgreens beats analysts' forecasts Keurig recalls about 7.2M coffee makers due to burn risk Stanford students design 'gecko gloves' to scale glass Still haven't booked your holiday travel, you procrastinator? Don't panic. We've got you covered. Jimmy Fallon and One Direction sing Christmas music and play toy instruments Picking the ultimate FantasyScore Holiday Jam lineup Four teams peaking at the perfect time Happy Festivus, 'Seinfeld' fans! Impossible but true: Taylor Swift even makes earmuffs looks amazing Happy Festivus, 'Seinfeld' fans! Taylor Swift even makes earmuffs looks amazing Mystery allergic reaction kills girl, 11, on vacation So many new movies to see, so little (vacation) time! Not all people named 'Josh Smith' play in the NBA, apparently MTA targets 'manspreading' in new NYC campaign Tuesday tip-off: No. 3 Arizona visits Vegas Watch: A Great Big World hearts hippopotamuses Jimmy Fallon, One Direction sing Christmas music Yes, that's really Seth Rogen's mom on Twitter, and no, James Franco won't respond to you Consumer spending surged in November Wahlberg, Kenneth Williams talk sports gambling Obama team hails good economic numbers Gunman updates Facebook during deadly standoff Ukraine takes step toward NATO membership Seth Rogen and James Franco debate social media Indianapolis completes world's largest airport solar farm Teen dies after one punch from friend Apple issues automated Mac update to fix critical bugs Peyton finally playing like the 38-year-old he is Mark Wahlberg's gambling tip: Bet on UFC reruns Sales of new homes fall 1.6% in November 5 bowl games you can't miss - Other than the College Football Playoff. New Year's Eve traditions explained First world problems: The expanding battle against in-flight flatulence Punchlines: New holiday tradition? Ouija board! Adventure cruise line heads north on new Arctic itineraries Obama invited to Russia's WWII commemoration Punchlines: New holiday tradition? The ouija board! 'Serial' parodies are seriously hilarious A fund for a hack attack Algeria: Militant behind Frenchman's beheading killed Looking for neo-Nazis? There's an app for that New tick-borne virus kills Kansas man (Newser) Why is Draco so bad? J.K. Rowling explains for Xmas 'Serial' parodies are seriously hilarious Extreme road rage caught on camera Dick's Sporting Goods: "Hoops" Teen dies after friend punches him at party Tornadoes rip across Southeast, leave 4 dead Police K9 escapes car, attacks and kills Shih Tzu San Francisco 49ers: Michigan reached out about Jim Harbaugh 'correctly' Michigan wished Jim Harbaugh a very happy birthday on Twitter Jimmy Fallon, One Direction sing Christmas music together NFL power rankings: Chargers, Lions on the rise Two million new enrollees signed up on Healthcare.gov Angelina Jolie's 'Unbroken' stirs resentment in Japan Week 17 power rankings: Chargers, Lions on the rise Parents hand out goody bags to apologize for baby on flight Five to Win: What to bet on instead of fantasy football Parents hand out goody bags to apologize for baby on flight Celeb Pick 'Em Week 17 with Duff Goldman Key industries train to thwart cyber attacks Brook Lopez wants to be a wookiee in the next 'Star Wars' FCC pauses review of Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger Dwight Howard went flying into the second row and gave a fan a hug The Mothership: Have yourself a nerdy little Christmas! North Korea Internet hit by 2 more outages Officer gets people to smile after this kind gesture Amy Adams yanked from 'Today' over Sony questions Voices: The enduring wonder of 'It's a Wonderful Life' Deputy's K9 escapes car, attacks Shih Tzu Apatow's Pee-Wee movie may be headed to Netflix Sony confirms limited release of 'The Interview' Apple Watch, Windows 10: What to expect in tech in 2015 War veteran talks about role in 'American Sniper' Stock rally is no Christmas fluke, economists say After one start, Ohio State's Cardale Jones is already on the cover of 'Sports Illustrated' BBC reporter giggles on camera with drugs in background Census: Florida eases ahead of New York in population Dashcam video shows deadly shoot out with police Watch: Road rage caught on camera in Cali. Free airline upgrades are possible with these tips How to score free flight upgrades without even trying Nikon's new DSLR knocks Canon down a peg 37-year-old Vince Carter throws down jaw-dropping dunk 5 MORE things to do with your new smartphone 2014 Fantasy Football Awards: Beckham, Murray and more Bradley Cooper's aim is true in 'American Sniper' Daily fantasy basketball: Building a Deng good lineup Stolen Mustang reunited with owner after 28 years Rogen, Franco celebrate release of 'The Interview' Did Gwyneth Paltrow lose out on a job because she doesn't have a college degree? Ex-aide to Obama praises Bush's 'graceful silence' Where's Santa? Track him with your phone | USA NOW Chris Pratt: This Hollywood hunk had a great year Babysitter charged with murder in death of 2-month-old Did no college degree make Gwyneth lose out on a job? NBA five stories: Kobe needs rest, Josh Smith's move Planes collide on tarmac at N.Y. airport Memorable quotes from Pope Francis Franco ('Flacco') repays Obama for name flub Rescued bald eagle flies free hours later Andrew Luck and the Colts sing Christmas carols at a children's hospital Josh Rosen withdraws from Under Armour game with injury The NHL rookie race is a race again Georgia prep star Quart'e Sapp takes bath in recruiting mail FDA favors ending blanket ban on gay blood donors A Georgia Tech football player is marrying Urban Meyer's daughter We love James Franco's reaction to his own 'Adele Dazeem' moment 20 quotes that define the year in sports Memorable quotes from Pope Francis in 2014 Ho, ho, hmm. Where's Santa? Grimm pleads guilty; Dems call for resignation Family Dollar-Dollar Tree merger vote delayed Teens shot as they parked were likely targeted, police say Trash tax: compost, recycle or risk a fine in Seattle Retailers rush to tap Millennial 'athleisure' market The 'Entourage' movie trailer is so meta The 'Entourage' movie trailer is so meta Cheerios: 'Third shift' Census: Florida's population overtakes New York's Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton have split Superior talent at QB makes Ohio State's system run, and pass Pope challenges Muslims to condemn violence Ed Baig looks ahead to the Apple Watch, Windows 10 and drones in 2015 USPS delivers record number of packages Maryland woman alleges abuse at hands of mom, stepdad Jack Eichel named Team USA captain for world juniors Woman seeks rape charges against her parents Luck's bad performance decided so many fantasy titles This Christmas tree is controlled by tweets Manti Te'o: People need to 'find a new joke' Houston panel clears cop in shooting unarmed man Obama returns to the golf course 'FIOS' author John Green had a very good year Caroline Wozniacki is a great sport about embarassing GIF Iggy Azalea on Swaggy P: 'I gave him a car and I haven't seen him since all day' U.S. troops overseas soldier on during the holidays Movie Star of the Year: Chris Pratt Ex-NASCAR driver pleads guilty in police chase, DUI incident 7 DIY decorations for wintertime cheer Convicted ex-Va. governor's lawyers push for no jail time Author of the Year: John Green Bell: Falcons won't apologize if they win division Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton made beautiful/creepy movies together Musician of the Year: Taylor Swift Bonham Carter & Burton's beautiful/creepy movies Edelman gives Gronkowski a beer bong in 'Entourage' Florida State gives Jimbo Fisher eight-year contract extension TV Person of the Year: Shonda Rhimes 'Killing Patton,' movie tie-ins are big sellers 'Birdman' composer disqualified from Oscar contention Fiery crash kills father, son on way home for Christmas Fatal ship fire alters historic world cruise Every ski lift should be as quick as a hyperlapse ski lift Cheerios' "3rd Shift" Braden Holtby goes vintage for Winter Classic mask TV Person of the Year: Shonda Rhimes FBI agents train in use of deadly force Trailer: 'Entourage' Cuba shift moves spotlight back on Rubio Cowboys' success could create conflict for College Football Playoff The Short List: 'The Interview' gets new life; FDA backs gay blood donors; Wet weather Immigrant groups protest Arpaio suit against Obama John Fox says 'sky is not falling' after Broncos' Monday night loss Why a scientist willingly suffered 180,000 bedbug bites (Newser) Yes, there is a war on police: Column Weight Watchers “My Butt” Advertisement Woman seeks rape charges against her parents Immigrant groups protest Arpaio suit against Obama Off the Record | Big names, controversy steer 2014 media buzz Broncos, Manning look to keep hopes of bye alive Senators query rideshare services Lyft, Uber on privacy Mark Wahlberg's 'The Gambler' craps out 'Doctor Who' lands a jolly old elf for Christmas show Colorado State to pay coach Mike Bobo $1.35M salary Bell awards: NFL should adopt NBA playoff model Rieder: A welcome flip-flop by Sony on 'The Interview' YouTube faces $1 billion suit over music rights Kobe Bryant has faith Lakers will turn it around Canadian guilty of killing, dismembering Chinese student Wednesday's forecast: Storms continue across U.S. Steelers' Antonio Brown proves big things come from small receivers Belgian prime minister pelted with mayonnaise and fries Will 'chilling effect' of Sony mess dissipate now? Man arrested for threatening cops in YouTube comments Ho! Ho! Ho! Stocks deliver a holiday high Airline issues apology after mistreating vet, service dog 20 years later, fans wait for return of Rams, Raiders President of Florida Bar defends judge in Jameis Winston hearing Johnny Manziel: 'I have to take this a lot more seriously' Atlanta theater to show 'The Interview' 'Fastest internet in the world' comes to Minneapolis Slovakian juniors pull off classic prank Analysts: GM, American Axle poised for growth The Rock's Christmas card is officially better than yours Lil Wayne got two more face tattoos Lil Wayne got two new face tattoos The gadgets and gear you need for better business travel