February 4
Pelicans' Jason Smith out for season after knee surgery Babyface, Braxton make 'Divorce' sound good Pebble launches app store for smartwatch Raw: Aleppo bombings aftermath and rescue Dale Earnhardt Jr. staying out of crew chief hunt B.J. Novak reveals his 'Stories and Other Stories' San Francisco claims website puts minors at risk Despite risks, humans should explore space: #tellusatoday Critic's Corner: Headed for death on 'Shield' 'Finding the Funk' excavates R&B artifacts A fix for income inequality? Your Say Congressional honor sought for Freedom Summer martyrs Enforcement before amnesty: Opposing view Louisiana execution postponed to study lethal drugs Tight security at Sochi Olympics gives sense of comfort How to build a defense similar to Seahawks from scratch Bell: Swagger serves Seattle Seahawks well GOP immigration plan makes sense: Our view 2014 stock market selloff intensifies Former Fed chief Bernanke joining Brookings How long does it take astronauts to acclimate after returning from space? Ask USA TODAY Freedom Summer of 1964 was mission in hostile territory Tuesday's forecast: Another winter storm on its way The Bucks are so bad they're giving away tickets to kids Yellen sworn in as Fed chair, succeeding Bernanke 4 killed in small plane crash in Tennessee 10 biggest questions for the 2014 NFL season Marta Milans fires up ABC's 'Killer Women' Russell Wilson joined Jay Z and Beyonce at Nets game TV on the Web: '10 Facts That Will Make You Happy' Escaped murderer Michael Elliot captured in Indiana Two ordered to trial in slaying of EMU's Demarius Reed Watch LeBron James throw down an incredible one-handed alley-oop dunk How The Beatles brought Fab fashion to our closets Tuesday's forecast: Another winter storm on its way Ex-Christie aide invokes the Fifth in bridge probe Bill would expand digital royalties to older songs Assessing the 2014 offseason outlooks in the NFC James Bell leads No. 6 Villanova past Xavier Restaurant customer leaves $15K for three waitresses NCAA Men's Basketball Coaches Poll Syrian airstrikes kill at least 18 in Aleppo Wizards beat Blazers for first winning record in Wall's career YouTube confrontation leads to sex abuse charges Trevor Cooney hits nine 3-pointers as Syracuse stays undefeated The Washington Wizards have their first winning record in almost five years Gay rights activists arrested in Idaho Senate Raw: Seahawks land in Seattle to cheering fans Update on Bellevue, Tenn., plane crash Girl, 12, details alleged abuse in ex-doctor's trial Heat edge Pistons behind LeBron, Wade double-doubles Ex-Giants QB weighs 320 pounds, but he's still got it Pittsburgh's Neal nets game winner in overtime Jessica Eye's loss of win muddles UFC women's picture Ford gets serious about tiny cars Wladimir Klitschko wants to fight in U.S. again Beurt SerVaas, owner of Saturday Evening Post, dies Durant's 31 points help Thunder sink Grizzlies Pressed into action, Howard finishes Red Wings' shutout of Canucks Seahawks win gets Broncos fans $200K free furniture Knight's clutch three gives Bucks rare win, sinks Knicks The leading scorers of the David Stern era in one infographic The Nuggets beat the Clippers on this amazing buzzer-beater Exclusive cover reveal: 'Maid of Deception' by Jennifer McGowan Health insurance ads target Gen Y women FDA launches anti-smoking ads aimed at teens Road to Derby: Samraat takes a big step forward When a reader needs a new historical, she comes here … Should you take a chance on a rodeo queen? (Of course!) Ever wonder why athletes make good romance heroes? Coldmageddon has romance authors reading hot to stay warm Today in History for February 4th Rec'd paranormals: 'Archetype,' 'Ignite Me,' 'Wild Things' Clippers stunned by Foye's buzzer-beating 3 Joakim Noah flips out at referees after being ejected No. 17 Iowa St. beats No. 19 Oklahoma St. in 3OT MLB warm-up: The winter's biggest losers Watch Derrick Williams blow an uncontested off-the-backboard dunk Restaurant customer leaves $15K for three waitresses Mom accused of dismembering son she tried to help Roundup: Red-hot Blue Jackets top NHL-leading Ducks New Olympic events debut in Sochi Sri Lanka leader lashes out at likely UN resolution Patrick Kane notches three points in Blackhawks' 5-3 win over Kings Firms fined for Calif. plant implosion that hurt 5 Stocks up after worst February start since 1933 Google Told To Move SF Bay Mystery Barge Evolved Shaun White enters Olympics as pop-culture icon Ask Matt: Better shop around on retail stock TV tonight: 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' No. 7 Baylor takes care of Oklahoma Mark Zuckerberg reflects on Facebook at 10 T-note yield may stay in 2%-4% range a while 5 things you need to know Tuesday Prison Escapee Got Past Guards, Electric Fences Weaker Japanese yen boosts Toyota profit Above and Beyond strip down Seattle Seahawks Parade set for Wednesday Flight discounts after you book? See how it's possible Castle recap by Donna Kauffman: OMG, it's Rob Estes! Tilt!: Ford Mustangs become pinball games Shaun White says wrist, shoulder shouldn't be issue Obama's day: Education, Afghanistan, House Dems AP Top Stories February 4 A Ashley Wagner to lead U.S. in team figure skating event Is frequent-flier status everything it used to be? Las vegas housing market, casinos on comeback trail Aftershock compounds earthquake damage to Greek Island Stocks in free fall as economy stalls Ad strategy combats problem gambling with humor Hands on: Paper a sleeker version of Facebook The Super Bowl isn't about football anymore ShowBiz Minute: Hoffman, Brown, Box Office Obama studies Senate election strategy Fla. college invites shooter back to class Flight chaos: Thousands of flights canceled into Wednesday USOC confident in plan as threat to Austrians surfaces Dell 10 To Watch: Snowboard star Shaun White Breakingviews: beware of emerging markets mismanaging booms Why emerging market Exodus has JP Morgan 'Outright Bullish' 4-year-old boy dies aboard cruise ship Sensationally scenic spring races Protests continue in Ukraine, while EU and US consider loan 14 spring races all runners should try Spain seizes 900 kilos of cocaine in floating backpacks Ukrainian activist in hospital after 'Kidnap and Torture' Five NFL things to know this morning LeBron James needs a flopping intervention El Salvador fisherman washes up in Marshall islands Juan Pablo and Claire make waves in the ocean Russia has 'Delivered on promises' says Olympics committee Juan Pablo and Claire make waves in the ocean Samsung may reveal Galaxy S5 at Feb. 24 event No agnostics in the (Army) foxhole Museum to display Anne Frank's rediscovered toys Early Buzz: The Cure, Lorne Michaels, Cumberbatch, more Pullback pain meter: Past stock drops give clues Coca-Cola Super Bowl ad stirs social media controversy Suicide bomber wounds two South of Beirut Mom accused of dismembering son she tried to help U.K. admits 'limited' role in 1984 India raid U.S. speedskater's dream supported by crowdfunding fans Dec. home prices see 11% annual rise Cheers, jeers erupt for 'Jeopardy' player Arthur Chu Tech stocks: Take-Two plunges, Zynga climbs Deal watch: Three nights in New Orleans for $525 Obama to Fox's O'Reilly: Yes, you're unfair Tents set up for homeless from Greek earthquakes Sochi organizers deny dolphins will be in torch relay Ex-Virginia governor issued gag order by judge Christie's ex-aide invokes Fifth as office subpoenaed Pharrell to perform at the Oscars U.S. teens charged in Australian's killing due in court Deleted scene: 'Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete' Video tour: The allure of MSC Divina's cabins Exclusive: My Little Pony unveils customizable figures Tuesday Tip-Off: Behaved Marshall Henderson, Ole Miss face UK Gannett Q4 income falls 12% due to lower ad sales Microsoft names Satya Nadella its next CEO TV on the Web: Aimee Mann song is nothing to sneeze at Save of the Day: Sweet Valentine's Day deals Just who is Microsoft's Satya Nadella? UBS jumps 6% as it blows past estimates Woody Allen's attorney: 'The timing is suspect' Case challenging gay-marriage ban heard in Va. Can the Big Ten fix its QB recruiting problems? Olivia Newton-John headlining Vegas show Why the Mets finally have reason to be optimistic kent-state-hosts-first-collegiate-wearable-technology-hackathon Tim Duncan did not seem excited about Monday's game Eric Berry's twin brothers continue Rocky Top legacy More than 1,000 texts allegedly exchanged between Martin, Incognito Virgin Atlantic pulling out of Australia Super 25 high school boys basketball rankings Oakland receiver has another perfect spoof of Beats ad After more than 3 million downloads, new U2 track back Wikipedia collects famous people's voices Husband of kidnapped woman: My wife is 'tough' Video: Bill Gates welcomes new Microsoft CEO Inside the Numbers: Which brands' ads lived up to pregame buzz? Inside the Numbers: Which advertisers lived up to the hype? First Take: What took Microsoft so long? 12-term New Jersey Democrat to leave the House Ranking the most tortured NFL fan bases Hero or traitor? Controversy over late Pope's aide 12-term Rep. Andrews, D-N.J., to step down Factory orders down 1.5% in December Patrick Kane breaks down talking about his late grandfather Cover reveal and excerpt: David Baldacci's 'The Target' 'Vanity Fair' editor explains 'The Paltrow affair' NBA Power Rankings: Movement in the top five Trey Radel receives campaign cash after cocaine bust Cool DVDs/downloads: 'Cutie,' 'Dallas Buyers' and more Hottest NBA rumors: Shakeup in New Orleans? Punchlines: Have a Super Bowl, a Coke and a smile? Senate committee will take on Target data breach Internet firms release data on NSA requests Punchlines: Have a Super Bowl, a Coke and a smile? Young heroin addict admits: 'I'd do it at work' Workers at West Bank SodaStream don't see the fuss Russia ambassador to step down Virtual reality is more than just fun and games Shift in business focus boosts Panasonic earnings Mich. highway shooter sentenced to up to 10 years Jimmy Fallon writes thank-you notes to Jay Leno Olympians happy to see security in Sochi 2014 Winter Games officials saved snow from last year Seattle's Super Bowl win made gambling history Obama administration seeks tougher cyber-security law Outkast, Soundgarden to play Sasquatch! Music Festival 50 Cent returns to Daytona 500, helps sponsor Swan Racing Sarah Jessica Parker on Christie scandal: 'The fish stinks from the head down' Royal Caribbean ship emerges from major makeover Views around the country from our partners Volcanic formations yield trove of animal fossils Ten rival drug companies partner with government Bruce Springsteen's daughter joins Gucci Facebook's next decade: 4 things the network should do 6 things to watch during Boston Red Sox spring training Sarah Jessica Parker weighs in on Christie scandal Senators blast Army over recruiting fraud scandal New cancer cases worldwide expected to skyrocket Detroit's Ericsson teaming up with brother in Sochi Bundle up: Another blast of nasty weather moves in Debt limits create chaos, but what's the alternative? Cities beat snow, close early | USA NOW 6 things to watch at Toronto Blue Jays spring training Mich. firefighter trainee sentenced to prison in arson Sean and Charlize. Built to last? | DailyDish Researchers study weight loss to reduce breast cancer 6 biggest busts in the NHL this season IOC president takes stand against leaders snubbing Sochi Beyonce, Jay Z hang with Super Bowl champ Jared Leto's Oscar Date J.C. Penney holiday sales up, but stock dives Video: See a deleted scene from 'Mister & Pete' NSA spying revelations 'a shock' to Patriot Act author Where are all the Lego girls? 7-year-old wants answers Nashville firefighters douse rekindled plane crash wreckage Brian Bosworth sent us the most epic e-mail after the Seahawks won the Super Bowl Target executive 'deeply sorry' for data breach Baig: Can Gates help deliver a Microsoft product or two? How to reach millennials with your Super Bowl ad Bringing Super Bowl ads to millenials ‘Freedom Summer’ of 1964 was mission in hostile territory Olympic skater paid homage to 'The Big Lebowski' Why you shouldn't re-dial one-ring call from Carribean 'Dancing With the Stars' fires Harold Wheeler, band Richard Sherman says 49ers were second best team in NFL Happy Birthday Facebook Cannabis college promises higher level of education Scam alert: Beware of one-ring phone calls Conservative group targets Kay Hagan, Nick Rahall on Obamacare Jason Heyward, Braves agree to 2-year contract 10 athletes to watch at the Sochi Olympics Legal fight for gay marriage reaches Virginia court Conservative group spends $1.4M on anti-Obamacare ads Gicquel beats Llodra at Open Sud de France NASCAR changes penalty format, appeals procedure Time Inc. revamps magazine groups, cuts jobs Landmark Rwanda genocide trial opens in France Kors evades Holiday gloom 81-Year-Old woman arrested for feeding bears Brad and Angelina look lovey dovey on Down Under date Signing Day: Composite class and player rankings Are we over Facebook? | YoungMoney Signing Day: Who's got next? Trailer: 'Rob the Mob' Budget deficit declining faster than predicted Residents fed up with potholes say 'yes' to tax increase What happens to the hats that recruits don't pick? Russell Wilson appears on 'Late Show' with David Letterman New 'Vanity Fair' cover drawing praise, for a change | BackStage Amazon customers may warm up to Prime price hike States gaining speed on minimum wage faster than Obama GOP immigration plan makes sense: Our view YoungMoney: Are we over Facebook? Man jumps into icy pond to save two women Premiere: Hear a '90s-tinged track from The Sleepwalkers Obama secures money to connect schools to Internet 3-legged deer named 'Tripod' rescued from icy pond Family of cattle farmers killed in Tenn. plane crash Health law could mean fewer full-time workers, CBO says Ke$ha to postpone U.S. tour dates Exclusive clip: 'Suppertime' deleted scene from 'Dallas Buyers Club' No verdict in 1st day of Martoma case deliberations Deleted 'Dallas Buyers Club' scene has Leto in treatment CDC: Too many children still dying in car crashes Sea survivor's family thought he was already dead 2014 Super Bowl odds say Seattle is a favorite to repeat Honda Accords probed: Door slams inflate air bags Wolverine invulnerable no more in Paul Cornell's series No. 2 team of NFL season's post-Super Bowl power rankings may surprise Stunning photos compete for $25 K | ZoomIN Trailer: 'The Lunchbox' Brennan: Where are the guns at the Olympics in Sochi? Target CFO addresses huge customer data breach Facebook turns 10, eyes next decade Colorado police save hostage in 18-hour standoff Experts testify on true cost of Target breach Obama secures $750M to get kids online Photo tour: The most beautiful places in Indiana Iridium Go promises to connect you almost anywhere Former NFL lineman loses 100 pounds and runs a marathon South African to be first black African in space Harry Reid, John McCain get in the ring to fight boxing brain injuries Delbonis reaches second round in Chile Boxing, MMA meet to support head injury research Raw: Syrian forces hit mosque with barrel bomb Navy nukes come under scrutiny in cheating probe Google opens doors to Chromecast app development Reid, McCain get in ring to fight brain injuries New VA tool lets troops, vets determine GI Bill benefits Who is Satya Nadella, Microsoft's new CEO? How to watch the Olympics on your phone or tablet Shanahan hire makes the Browns a perfect fit for Manziel Tenn. governor hatches bold tuition plan: Free Transportation needs pile up as funding remains uncertain My TCM guest spot: Who wants to stay up 'til 2 a.m.? Beatles D.C. concert goer recalls the excitement 2013 NFL leaders in player efficiency stats Report: RadioShack to close 500 stores Obama has iPad issues MMA, boxing execs pledge to help brain study Complaint filed vs. Mont. judge in controversial rape case Facebook turns 10, eyes next decade This is what James Harden looks like with Anthony Davis' unibrow Budget deal needs real Pentagon reforms: Column Charges filed against convicted killer who escaped 17-year-old blogger Tavi Gevinson has book deal Duchess Kate, Prince George caught on vacation Point guards Steve Nash, Steve Blake return for Lakers Europe widespread corruption 'breathtaking' TV on the Web: Cumberbatch, Count and Murray-arty Report: Russell Wilson wants to attend spring training with the Texas Rangers Steve Nash has aged 30 years since his last game with the Lakers Here's what 'Parks and Recreation' would look like if it starred the Dodgers Netflix orders Season 3 of 'House of Cards' Sen. Mark Warner: I'm not a Belieber Farm bill headed to Obama after Senate passage Reed Sorenson gets a ride with Tommy Baldwin Racing Senator jokes about deporting Justin Bieber It's time to start paying attention to college hoops Libya: 'Totally empty' of Gadhafi's chemical weapons Zach Mettenberger has much to prove, on and off the field Watch the NFL's second Super Bowl ad, 'Together We Make Football' Watch the NFL's second Super Bowl ad Jason Mraz's favorite apps FBI: Kids 13 to 17 rescued from Super Bowl prostitution Chris Pratt's movie stardom snaps together with 'Lego' Jason Mraz on social media New Net domains expand Web addressing system 'The Lego Movie': Building a toy story from bricks Jason Mraz, with Jefferson Graham, on "I'm Yours" Talking Your Tech with Jason Mraz Detroit airport: Fewer flights but more fliers in 2013 Tenn. governor hatches bold 'free' tuition plan Jeter still worth drafting, Rangers closer emerges Man jumps into icy pond, rescues 2 women stuck on car Jason Mraz finds fans online for music Jason Mraz talks Guitar Playing Jason Mraz's Playlist Sixty years ago today: Paul met John, and the rest was Beatles history Fantasy baseball season has arrived at BaseballHQ.com Italian soccer team leaves newly acquired player stranded at the airport Jason Mraz talks guitars, picks a personal playlist It is absolutely unfair that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss the World Cup Got questions? Send 'em to the Candy Mailbag! Russell Wilson Wichita State's Gregg Marshall puts teeth into coaching DIY toy computer: If kids build it, they will code Scotland legalizes gay marriage Californians brace for year of 'mega-drought' Chrysler says Ram diesel pickup is top fuel sipper Opening of the IOC Session The evolution of Ty Lawson Twice the awww: Marmoset twins make NYC debut Voices: 'Heroin abuse looks like my dad' Unwed Catholic school teacher fired over pregnancy Obama must take hit for pot talk: Column How to build a house in seven days Kidnapping threats made against Olympic athletes Top 1% throwing a pity party: Column NASCAR's family ties could help build youth audience Cook With Lava Rocks on Thermador's Indoor Grill Wheelchair van converters benefit as market grows Your brain often edits that trip down memory lane SMU surprises center with plane ticket to see mom Which pol does Jay Leno skewer most? Bill Clinton top joke target NFL report coming on Miami Dolphins' bullying scandal Mock draft: Louisville's Calvin Pryor is top safety prospect Top 10 penalty minute producers Bill Clinton top target of Jay Leno's political jokes European style invades American kitchens Philip Seymour Hoffman's funeral will be private Trailer: 'Divergent' Monuments Men exhibits bring real story to life Mediterranean diet: Lifesaving for firefighters? Microsoft names Satya Nadella as CEO Google awards $106M in stock, cash to Schmidt Wizards coach is mad that his team is celebrating .500 record Malik McDowell picks Michigan State, but hasn't signed Navy probing alleged cheating on reactor work George Clooney makes dad his 'Monuments' man Syria holding onto chemical weapons? Putin Pets Persian Leopard Corporate profit growth has best showing in a year New for 2014: Pearl Seas Cruises’ Pearl Mist Seattle's WNBA team reminds people they won a title too De Blasio skipping St. Pat's parade over pro-gay sign ban Feds indict Silk Road black-market site operator The Beatles: Will we still need them in 2064? Braves reach long-term deal with Freeman, re-sign Heyward Tracy McGrady confirms he's going to play baseball Joakim Noah fined for abusing officials in Bulls loss AP Top Stories February 5 P Congress passes farm bill, cuts food stamps Inside the Numbers: Super Bowl XLVIII was a social media bonanza Microsoft's new CEO gets handsome pay package Inside the Numbers: the Super Bowl was a social media bonanza Richie Incognito supports Jonathan Martin's return Hockey players going high-tech with their socks 'Oklahoma City Seahawks' shirt ruffles feathers Watch the only Russell Wilson commercial from Super Bowl XLVIII This Super Bowl commercial actually starred a Super Bowl champ 7 stats that define Wizards' long path to topping .500 Bobby Rahal's thumbprint on Sochi and the bobsled team Photos: Top 25 prospects heading into signing day Infographic: Inside Ad Meter 2014 Infographic: Inside Super Bowl Ad Meter 2014 Obama calls Carroll, invites Seahawks to White House Val Kilmer explores Mark Twain 'Monuments' movie hints at Biltmore's secret war role Signing Day Central: Rankings, updates and more Pussy Riot announces human rights organization Obama gets security briefing on Winter Olympics Critic's Corner: 'How to Raise an Olympian' Tim Bradley-Manny Pacquiao rematch set for April 12 Wednesday's forecast: Here comes another storm! Red Wings' new stadium land transfer approved by city council New Orleans Pelicans sign Luke Babbitt from Russia Flea explains why Red Hot Chili Peppers went unplugged at Super Bowl