February 20
First Take: Silicon Valley became downright silly with WhatsApp deal Cribs: Boehner buys luxury Florida beach condo Reds, Homer Bailey agree on $105M, 6-year deal Speaker Boehner buys luxury Florida beach condo Rory McIlroy's errant shot causes spectator to fall into a cactus Idaho couples ask judge to rule on gay marriage Ask Matt: Should I Listen To Celebrity Investors? Ask Matt: Beware of stock-touting tweets Madoff defendant spars with prosecutor Ravens' Ray Rice allegedly knocked out fiancee at hotel What is WhatsApp? Comcast: Pro-competition, pro-consumer Critic's Corner: 'Moms' turn into zombies Austin Dillon wins Daytona 500 pole Reindeer get glow-in-dark paint to prevent crashes Rousey: 'I'm more of a fighter' than McMann Thursday's forecast: Severe storms moving into East View Comcast-Time Warner with skepticism: Our view Guerrero OK with Mattingly's plan for 2B platoon Kevin Durant excited for Russell Westbrook, not Heat A's closer is pals with Kevin Spacey and made a cameo in 'House of Cards' Nets owner drives Russia toward biathlon gold King family lawyers in emergency court session Wyoming's Larry Nance out for season with injury Alabama's Nick Jacobs taking leave of absence What's the difference between a shawl, a cloak and a cape? Ask USA TODAY Gracie Gold wears former skater's design to Olympics Emergency hearing held in battle over King possessions WhatsApp snapped up by Facebook | Talking Tech Thursday's weather: Severe storms for central U.S. Indiana confident Assembly Hall is fit for games Brennan: Yuna Kim in for a tough fight for gold medal Rajon Rondo still looms as NBA trade deadline nears Road salt in demand in some states Daytona 500 fantasy NASCAR preview Ronda 'Money' Rousey? Unions fail to make their case: #tellusatoday Shipload of road salt set to dock in N.J. Facebook's big deal: What else could you buy for $16B? Rickie Fowler earns one of rare upsets at WGC match play Suits sabotage U.S. speedskating? Your Say Hundreds gather for 'Bridges of Madison County' opening Company goes to the mat for 'Made In America' Economist: College football like NFL -- but for no pay NBA Caucus: What should happen at trade deadline? Ronda Rousey 'I've lost my bronze medal' NFL cheerleaders will run the 40-yard-dash Pharrell's whirlwind year Bayern Munich wins Champions League first leg at Arsenal Handicapped hockey players hit just as hard on sleds Dolphins buy championship rings for H.S. team Government drops plan to collect license plate tracking info. 'In Secret' transforms a taboo tale into mopey melodrama Lawyer asks feds to force GM to explain recall timing Rieder: Not the Oscars, but journalism prizes matter Same shtick, different — and better — 'Today' in Sochi Why aren't ski jumping results solely determined by distance? Nielsen ratings: Olympics coverage dominates Top offensive tackles will go high in NFL draft Florida edges Auburn for school-record 18th straight USA and Canada renew Olympic men's hockey rivalry Ferrer, Robredo into quarterfinals in Rio Open Spring training begins with three big free agents still looking for teams Bell: Don't diminish legacies of Michael Sam, Jackie Robinson with comparisons Top-seed Haas ousted in 1st round at Delray Beach Boston College stuns No. 1 Syracuse Mom watches as train hits car with toddler inside Author James Patterson giving $1M to independent bookstores Elton John, Kanye West to headline Bonnaroo Obama defends lengthy vetting process for Keystone XL Boozer, Bulls edge Raptors Lakers trade Steve Blake to Warriors for MarShon Brooks, Kent Bazemore Rousey speaks before UFC 170 Bitcoin ATMs come to USA Dolphins fire offensive line coach Jim Turner, trainer Kevin O'Neill Florida avoids upset thanks to stunning Auburn collapse 'American Idol': Let's hear it for the boys The Swagtime Lakers just got even swaggier Fantasy baseball nuggets: Ubaldo Jimenez, #BADfantasy Rays pitcher shows up to spring training in a comically large truck Compounding pharmacist's license suspended Americans lead Olympic medal count on day 13 Figure skating daily: Picking women's medal winners Dwight Howard booed loudly by Lakers fans in return to Staples Center Dynamite card in store for UFC 170 McMann is fine leaving UFC spotlight to Rousey Astros manager scolds team for disrespecting Roger Clemens Carmelo's big night lifts Knicks We have a winner: $425M jackpot ticket sold in Silicon Valley Archie characters go the book route with 'Girl Next Door' 'Paperclip': How the USA made a deal for Nazi scientists U. of Maryland data breach affects 300,000 Lakers guard makes ridiculous over-the-backboard circus shot 'Silver Linings' author strikes gold with new novel Pletcher's Intense Holiday heads for Risen Star College hoops roundup: No. 3 Wichita St. stays unbeaten Organizational report: Dodgers crowded outfield not a worry Kevin Love soars as Wolves down Pacers Woman who faked cancer sentenced to 1-year term Two players ejected after skirmish in Ohio State-Northwestern game Throwback Thursday: Shifters that shiver our timbers Let's revisit 'Sweet Home Alabama' and 'Notting Hill' Must-see book trailers: 'The Bachelor Chapters,' 'Dying to Love Her' Newer paranormals most wanted … can be found here Computer woes hit Banner hospital system D-II hoops game ends in tie after player literally shoots the lights out Foundation awards $1M grants to several nonprofits LeBron James posts letter thanking his dad for not being in his life Shorthanded Spurs get past Blazers U.S. luger cries wolf in Sochi, has proof Rockets stay hot, rout Lakers in Howard's L.A. return Suicide blast kills 1, wounds 4, in Kabul Women's hoops roundup: UConn steamrolls UCF Daniel Cormier talks before UFC 170 U.S. bobsled team's secret weapon: iPad app James Franco dissects Shia LaBeouf's 'antics' Ronda Rousey: I'm willing to die, Sara McMann isn't Edmunds: Promoting from within has benefits Stocks close up on economic data; Wal-Mart falters TV tonight: 'Big Bang Theory,' 'Mom,' 'Elementary' As many as 100 killed in new Ukraine clashes Royals want to get off to fast start this season Weeks back after injury, but 2B open for Brewers Rockets celebrate win over Lakers by chanting 'Howard sucks,' all laugh IOC: Pussy Riot beating 'unsettling' but not Olympic problem 5 things you need to know on Thursday At least one Ukrainian athlete goes home, cites turmoil Is Danica-mania dead? What was Julia Lipnitskaia's coach doing to her ears? Syracuse's loss was completely inexplicable Steven Holcomb healing up for four-man bobsled Premiere: Shook Twins' 'Shake' Robert Redford: National ecological treasure in danger Runaway teen home safe thanks to Chick-fil-A employees While you were sleeping, what happened in Sochi Kiev in flames as Obama warns of 'consequences' Chick-fil-A employees help parents find runaway teen Premiere: Debut album from Chris Carrabba's Twin Forks World's oldest freshman? 101-year-old Fla. man seeks House seat World's oldest freshman? 101-year-old seeks House seat New clues on activist's death in Wounded Knee protest Team USA on facing hockey juggernaut Canada Missing 10-year-old Hailey Owens' body found Wal-Mart feels winter chill on sales Trailer: 'Guardians of the Galaxy' USA women's hockey on the edge of history or irrelevancy Tesla revs, Facebook buys Whatsapp, stocks slide This three-way skicross crash made for an incredible photo finish Whitman: How to improve chemical plant safety Tesla to boost production 55 percent 'A few' Fed members say raising rates is OK S. koreans head for bittersweet family reunion in North 10 places to go while they're still cheap Brian Williams, Lester Holt rap 'Rapper's Delight' Best photos from the Sochi Olympics: Feb. 20 10 places to go while they're still cheap Couple who abandoned adopted son agrees to intervention Fogo de Chao serves up a festive feast Chris Del Bosco says ski cross result tough to swallow Fogo de Chao, a carnival for carnivores Bernice King ordered to give up MLK Bible, Nobel prize Early Buzz: Tori Amos, 'Heathers' and more news What to watch in the Olympics today 4 easy ways to be an Olympic champion while you're at work New CMT app tunes your smartphone to country GPS upgrade set to launch on replacement mission Airlines warned about possible shoe bomb threat Brian Williams apologizes to Arsenio Hall for snub Women's figure skating not that different from other sports Obama: Ukraine, Syria aren't 'Cold War chessboard' Tales from the locker room: Grant Gibbs' mailbag Five things about Ukraine today Real 'Miracle On Ice' occurred in 1960 in Squaw Valley Inmates escape jail by doing what? Facebook buys WhatsApp for $16B in cash and stock 6 albums to stream this week Consumer prices tick up just 0.1% Craigslist murder suspect's dad: She's a liar Save of the Day: Bargain Bluetooth speakers Jobless claims decline slightly to 336,000 Save of the Day: Bargain Bluetooth speakers Kim Kardashian slams 'butt implant' stories Dear Canadian hockey fans: You have everything to lose Tech stocks: Facebook recovers after lower open social-media-drinking-game-neknominate-the-latest-student-craze-overseas Gallery Books plans bus tour for its hot indie authors umd-data-breach-compromises-309079-social-security-numbers Floor collapses at Miss. church; dozens of kids hurt Man fired after using forklift to free stuck candy NFL combine: Five players with the most to gain Southwest Airlines union to picket Phoenix meeting Site of next Winter Games will shut down to watch Yuna Kim UFC 170 pre-fight scrum with Patrick Cummins Spotlight falls on U.S. teen Mikaela Shiffrin and slalom IOC: Ukraine athletes not banned from wearing black armbands Philbin claims no knowledge of toxic locker room Your Take: These sun photos will brighten your day! NBC's 'Today' show at the Sochi Olympics Ukrainian speaks out for her people | ZoomIN Winter Morning Win: USA women's hockey goes for the gold Powerball's $425M goes to one winning ticket Snowboardcross team event could give Games a boost Police disperse opposition protesters in Venezuelan capital Flip Saunders says Kevin Love has not asked to be traded Stalin's summer home in Sochi tells a lot about the man Porsche: Park all new 911 GT3s for fire risk AAC basketball features huge divide between top half, bottom half Behind the scenes: Inside look at NBC's 'Today' show in Sochi N.D. pipeline rupture spews 75 barrels of crude Bracket Briefing: Why Wichita State won't lose until April Song premiere: Hear a Nirvana cover from Dead Stars Live: Figuring skating updates and analysis States combat alarming drug overdose deaths Strait, Haggard to lead ACM 'Salute to the Troops' Grammy cruise to celebrate 'Women Who Rock' Rebekah Brooks denies phone hacking at trial Mom: Brain-dead teen doing 'much better' John Tavares done for season after Olympic injury Fox lines up its 'Fantastic Four' cast NBA trade deadline 2014: Live updates Facebook turned down WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton for job in 2009 FTW: Catch spirit of the Games with Office Olympics United to use 'stretched' Dreamliner for Australia flights Ukrainian speaks out for her people Suspect in killing of Mo. girl could face death penalty Camp confidential: Inside the St. Louis Cardinals Bipartisan legislative group wants to change VA funding soundcheck-zai-air-embodies-entrepreneurial-spirit-of-music Ka'Deem Carey makes his case to be the No. 1 RB Justin Bieber 'working to get better' Joe Philbin claims responsibility for toxic locker room Contagion risks from Europe's new battlefield TV on the Web: 'Eye of the Tiger' played by a printer Transportation secretary urges infrastructure spending Report: Military efforts to prevent mental illness ineffective 76ers trade Spencer Hawes to Cavaliers for Earl Clark, Henry Sims, picks Chicago Bears defense will undergo overhaul Highly radioactive water leaks at Japan nuke plant 10 times U.S. sports were better than Canadian sports Average 30-year mortgage rate up to 4.33% Exclusive cover reveal: 'Lead Me Not' by A. Meredith Walters Auburn students serenaded Cam Newton on Valentine's Day Charlie Crist: Republican turned Democrat turned caffeine addict Gauge of economy's health rises 0.3% Minyanville: Galaxy S5 release is Samsung's moment of truth Charlie Crist: Republican turned Democrat turned caffeine addict Federal court bans Aereo streaming in 6 states French freeskier Caradeux suffers hard crash Samba messaging app: see how people react to your video LIVE: Updates, analysis from women's hockey final Eddie Edwards may be plotting a Louisiana comeback. Or not. 9 of Charles Barkley's worst golf swings Edwin Edwards may be plotting a Louisiana comeback — or not university-of-illinois-faculty-protest-low-wages The top 5 Canada-USA men's hockey games Heads-up: Saturday is World Sword Swallower's Day Sony's new camera is all about connecting you Royal Caribbean is first 'autism-friendly' cruise line Martinez to defend 160-pound title against Cotto Liberal groups urge lawmakers to reject Obama judge pick NFL combine: Five players with the most to lose ESPN to give college football season an early start in 2014 Venezuela sends in military units as protests continue Why Bonnaroo's bringing Kanye back Ex-prime minister mad at Japanese figure skaters for living in U.S. America's most content states have good jobs, health Why the Celtics shouldn't trade Rajon Rondo Fact check: Lawmaker takes on Bill Nye, the Science Guy Were the Phillies spiteful for turning in players to NCAA? Four Americans advance to freeski halfpipe finals WhatsApp: Tech dealmaking goes into hyperdrive UFC 170 pre-fight scrum with Sara McMann Roger Mason traded to Kings from Heat Panel seeks to force ex-Christie aides to supply records Braves give shortstop Andrelton Simmons a 7-year extension NBA trade deadline 2014: Every player dealt Man sues Chris Brown, bodyguard for total of $3M DIS president says catchfence did its job in Daytona crash Punchlines: Connection between Dunn verdict and Black History Month Buccaneers aren't ruling out a QB with first-round pick Cardinals GM nixes Fitzgerald trade rumors Jimenez looking forward to AL East Hagel not able to engage Ukrainian counterpart Punchlines: Dunn trial verdict and Black History Month 5-year-old girl with rare cancer becomes princess for day Women's Olympic hockey: U.S. vs. Canada gold medal game Swiss hockey player's real job is serving coffee in D.C. Best and worst of Brit Awards fashion | Daily Dish Facebook pays $16B for new monetization problem DiCaprio Foundation gives $3M to advocacy group First Bitcoin ATMs unveiled in U.S. | USA NOW University of Maryland hacked, over 300,000 affected Gov. Nikki Haley: No unions for S.C. Two get prison for beating Giants fan at Dodger Stadium Beware of these overvalued hitters on draft day South Carolina: Union jobs aren't welcome here Confederate flag license plates spark racial debate Worthless gift cards being sold for closed spa business Drunk driver apologizes to family 5 years later Report: HTC has three wearables up its sleeve Andre Miller leads Nuggets-Wizards-76ers trade Man finds stolen Olympic medals in paper trash bag Bucks trade Gary Neal, Luke Ridnour to Bobcats for Ramon Sessions, Jeff Adrien Aladdin, Jasmine and Genie are hitting Broadway Swiss women beat Sweden for Olympic bronze Russell Simmons: Kimora Lee is 'happily married' Coach's Corner: Nebraska's Tim Miles Wal-Mart blames weather, government For 21% drop in 4Q profits USA, Canada look to add heat to rivalry Is Mark Jackson getting the most out of the Warriors? Pot stocks make man $100K, and he doesnt even smoke Open thread: What are you reading? 50 years later, the Easy-Bake Oven's still cooking 50 Cent leaves major label, Eminem for independent China's Fosun may get 'Forbes' for under $250M Falcons coach hopes Saints TE Jimmy Graham gets paid Pussy riot unveil new anti-Putin Sochi video Who are Russia's Cossack militiamen in Pussy Riot beating? Netherlands revels in speedskating dominance Joe Philbin: 'It falls on my shoulders' WATCH: U.S. sled hockey team headed to Sochi American Maddie Bowman wins gold in ski halfpipe Flu hit working-age adults hardest this year Tesla shares soar 8% on bullish output forecast 5 years later, DWI suspect apologizes for crash Budweiser Duel at Daytona: Start time, lineup for twins Tigers star Justin Verlander has the best life Anna Nordqvist leads LPGA Thailand The Arab Spring is for women, too Deal watch: Last-minute sale on Seychelles, Africa cruises Williams sisters reach Dubai semifinals Budget drops lower benefits, adds $56B in spending 'Secret Policeman's Ball - USA' on DVD, Blu-ray Feb. 25 Adelina Sotnikova of Russia stuns Yuna Kim for figure skating gold Southern University scrambles to keep teams eligible for NCAA tourney Sweden and Finland have a big rivalry, too Globe had fourth warmest January on record Rockets trade Aaron Brooks to Nuggets for Jordan Hamilton Bitcoin ATM dispenses cash for cryptocurrency Pilots reported fatigue, erred in UPS jet crash Tightrope walkers move between hot air balloons Bachmann: No ‘pent-up desire’ for female president Sochi's got the blues - and it's hiding the blight Rep. Bachmann: No 'pent-up desire' for female president Judge orders Bernice King to give up Bible, Nobel prize Kevin Durant sues ex-accountant for tax troubles Vikings will work out 8 or 9 QBs, would 'love' to trade back NFL decisions made over shrimp cocktail? Is this the weirdest camera you'll ever see? Libyans head to polls amid uncertainty, threats TV clip: 'About a Boy' (NBC) A history of Duke-UNC violence New 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 Cooper, Diesel talk 'Guardians' roles Talking Angela app scare based on a hoax It pays to disparage Facebook's business model What's the difference between a cloak, cape and shawl? TV clip: 'Growing Up Fisher' (NBC) Mets ace Matt Harvey cleared to play catch It's never too early to start planning for your draft Travel Q&A: How do I find the best food at the airport? Canada women snatch gold from USA with big rally Canada rallies to stun USA in OT Why did Facebook buy WhatsApp? Texas community creates 'Princess Day' for girl with cancer American skier's 'badass' grandma watched her win gold Russia's figure skating gold was surprising, not shady Russia's figure skating gold was surprising, not shady Why can't we just throw out a lame Congress? Natural gas and gold still have more room to the upside Draft prospect on Michael Sam: 'He's a high-motor guy' Jaguars GM: it's a 'luxury' if Blackmon returns Did the judges get it right? Skating world weighs in Bruce Jenner's daughter on new look: 'I support him' Small-screen stars team up for 'Goodbye World' Bailey wanted assurances Reds committed to winning Markets higher despite disappointing Wal-Mart earnings Judge to review Justin Bieber video before release Petition: Split California into 6 states Nuggets' JaVale McGee out for season with leg injury Lawsuit seeks millions in royalties for 'Idol' singers Mom makes emotional 911 call after baby is kidnapped The U.S. women's hockey team had the saddest medal ceremony Shot off the post would have sealed gold for U.S. women's hockey LeBron James has some advice for Tony Romo Kendall Marshall reminds the Wizards that they shouldn't have cut him Super 25 boys basketball rankings: Calif. team sticks at No. 1 Test Drive: 2014 Jeep Compass Limited Your Take #tbt: Tech Edition Views around the country from our partners Los Angeles Clippers trade Antawn Jamison, Byron Mullens 'Growing Up Fisher': Not just blind but bland Johnny Manziel seeks advice from Tom Brady TE Seferian-Jenkins doesn't believe he's a 'character risk' Spurs trade Austin Daye to Raptors for Nando de Colo Bubble Tracker: Which SEC teams will make the cut? 'Smart' guns, dumb idea: Column 'About a Boy' will grow on you Dana White: Ronda Rousey is a different animal Wealth gap is widest in some affluent cities Brennan: Skating insiders question Sochi judging Viking calendar predicts the world will end Saturday TV on the Web: Kids reenact best picture nominees Man guilty in lake crash that killed Usher's stepson Hughes hopes to cut down on homers in new home Oscar 2014: Best Picture nominations Ashley Wagner stays strong, Gracie Gold takes fourth Oscar 2014: Best Actor nominations Oscar 2014: Best Actress nominations Rangers' Harrison dealing with back issues again Jake Matthews: Manziel isn't a 'me-first guy' Oscar 2014: Best Supporting Actor nominations Pacers trade Danny Granger to 76ers for Evan Turner, Lavoy Allen Roy Oswalt visits Astros camp Bassist suspended indefinitely by 3 Doors Down Groupon shares slump on weak forecast Daytona 500 practice crash damages fence The contrasting podium styles of Belichick and Ryan TV on the Web: 50 interesting facts about 50 capitals 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' featurette: The story True fairy tale makes terminally ill girl a princess Immaturity of underclassmen a concern for some GM's 'Grand Budapest Hotel' completely explained (video) Taylor Lewan: My job is to help RB and QB President's Day marketing mishap over, but Groupon stumbles again on earnings report New Bucs regime puts Mike Williams on notice Chick-fil-A helps mom and dad find runaway daughter Joe Nathan headlines a revamped Tigers bullpen Hewlett-Packard earnings, revenue top Street Prospect watch: Yankee youth and a pair of Sox Delta, Frontier grow in Cleveland as United shrinks Knicks' Iman Shumpert out with knee injury, not traded Trailer: 'Amazing America with Sarah Palin' Neeson says wife Natasha's death still isn't 'real' 2014 Freddie Awards: Vote for top travel loyalty programs Olympics day in photos for Feb. 20, 2014 Sneak peek: Sarah Palin teases 'Amazing America' Ryan Braun admits to PED mistake, but dodges questions Will college football's 'Saban Rule' make it to March 6 vote? Voices: Where are the diplomats to help Latin America? Top tight end Eric Ebron compares himself to Vernon Davis Honda says it's tops in sales to individuals Denny Hamlin feeling healthy, confident after tough 2013 Oscar 2014: Best Supporting Actress nominations Red Sox minor leaguer gets 50-game drug suspension Poll: China, not Iran, now USA's top enemy For Konerko, victory lap with White Sox begins Students worried over data breach at U of Maryland Ubaldo Jimenez signing shows Orioles serious about contending Olympic athlete's wolf video was part of hoax How will college football look in 2034? GM David Poile has no sight in his right eye 99 counties are no problem for this Iowa Senate candidate Southwest halts Chicago flights as new storm snarls hubs Seahawks GM discusses his infamous WWE title belt photo 99 counties are no problem for this Iowa Senate candidate Chevrolet: Daytona pace car fire may have been caused by pinched wire Could we ban guns by repealing Second Amendment? Carpenter, Craig taking new positions for Cards Lolo Jones receives Olympic gift from Norway Zack Martin wants to prove he can play OT in NFL Oregon TE Colt Lyerla has a lot of baggage to overcome Alabama sues ex-assistant for payment of buyout Blue Jays unlikely to add free-agent starter Why was the USA late entering World War I and World War II? Ask USA TODAY Private exchange sees surge in health care enrollment Women steal show at Sochi Olympics for a night Man charged with groping Sarah Hyland Internet companies valued on 'eyeballs' again NBC wants you to take a really, really long lunch on Friday Gulbis and Dodig advanced to Open 13 quarterfinals Ukraine's army will likely balk if ordered into streets P&G sells bleach business, rules out acquisitions 'Pompeii' erupts with cliches Renzi's quick rise to Italy's PM unsurprising to many '3 Days' feels like an eternity Maddie Bowman's 'Badass Grandma' thrilled after Olympic win Jace Amaro: I think people underestimate me S.C. governor: Detroit 3 union plants not welcome Suspension over, Braun arrives at Brewers camp Judge raises bail in Sharper case, sets conditions Pelissero: NFL unlikely to pepper Michael Sam Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch cuts deal in DUI case 'Stand your ground' killed my son: Column Guy inhales four Chipotle burritos, Diet Coke in three minutes (watch) Padres' Grandal returning from suspension, surgery Putin's Olympic corruption: Column First Google Glass art on display | USA Entertainment Now Troy Nikolas says he was all for switching to tight end U.S. Women's hockey team loses gold medal by seconds Seth Meyers' new job 'might not be boring' Friends: Accused killer of Mo. girl was gentle, quiet Nets work out Jason Collins, could sign to 10-day deal Watch a man eat four Chipotle burritos in three minutes Super Bowl QB Wilson going to spring training Artist uses new medium: Google Glass Eric Ebron says he plays TE like no one else great-career-success-debate-6-sure-fire-questions-to-ask-a-recruiter Set your alarm: Can Mikaela Shiffrin dominate the slalom? Danica Patrick, GoDaddy shift to more 'mature' branding Dismembered Michigan man's body was probably burned Jailhouse Madoff interview used to bolster suit