January 17
Stars shine on the Critics' Choice Awards red carpet Jerry Springer makes surprising on camera confession NFC Championship: Seahawks-49ers preview Common Ground: Rescue children out of poverty Video of Shaun White's scary fall 'Gilligan's Island': Where are they now? Don't derail Iran nuclear deal: Column Homeless problem bigger than our leaders think: Column Union take G Andre Blake with No. 1 pick in MLS draft Kevin Hart is in the driver's seat of this 'Ride Along' Penn State: James Franklin intends to pay for ad thanking Vanderbilt fans Why are the Miami Heat in a three-game losing streak? 'Nut Job' is just a squirrelly clunker Bell: Joe Montana has some advice for 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick What's next for Target -- and its customers? Taco Bell to roll out major beverage expansion Princess the Camel Super Bowl Pick (1/27/12) Princess the Camel, famed for Super Bowl picks, dies Nets pull away from Hawks for another win in London New hardware boosts retail video game sales in December Police: 'Thrill of killing' motive in cabby's shooting Google developing smart contact lens Waggoner: No bubble in big tech yet All is not lost for Robert Redford C.C. Sabathia signs with Jay Z, Roc Nation One of the last 'Wizard of Oz' Munchkins dies Christie's Florida trip will test impact of scandal Patrick Reed leads Humana Challenge DeAngelo Hall: Redskins 'probably should' change nickname Former NYJ GM: Tebow will play in NFL again, trade was mistake This husky literally says 'no' to getting in his kennel Critic's Corner: Crazy grandma keeps children in attic Senate easily passes $1.1 trillion spending bill Golden State Warriors resurface as title contenders Roy Hibbert gives Carmelo Anthony nightmare flashbacks with block W. Va. chemical spill company to transfer chemicals Unemployed grow more desperate as jobless-aid fails Internet doesn't need phone-era rules: Opposing view Cubs unveil new mascot to mixed reviews USA TODAY Sports' NFL championship game predictions Google buying Nest prompts more privacy fears: #tellusatoday California motorist cleared in Google Glass case Friday's forecast: Get ready for snow Sharon's legacy, 'Bridgegate': Second look Friday's forecast: Get ready for snow Make broadband a common carrier: Our view Walmart celebrates Jim Harbaugh's khaki choice Anonymous man helps Olympic mom go to Sochi Free speech vs. abortion rights: Your Say Big crane's new name falls flat Patrick Reed leads Humana Challenge after first round Ryan Arnold 49ers' offense took flight with Michael Crabtree's return Husky literally says 'no' to getting in his kennel Richard Sherman: Seahawks strive to be best defense ever Hockey team honors Don Cherry with plaid uniforms No. 14 Louisville uses first-half barrage to bury Houston NCAA delegates debate core values; D-I power struggle still to come Senators player appears to kick puck into his own net WBC President Jose Sulaiman dies at 82 Broadway's new 'Machinal' spins its wheels starkly Doctoring photos gets Iowa hospital officer fired Watch James Harden's spectacular tomahawk dunk Seahawks' Baldwin: 'Nothing against' old coach Harbaugh Shabazz Napier heats up late as UConn edges No. 17 Memphis Pacers roll by Knicks for ninth consecutive home win American Idol Generation 2.0 Music teacher nominated for Grammy Kobe Bryant surprises Boston College students by showing up to class What Steph Curry learned from Tonya Harding Man pays $350K to hunt black rhino, gets death threats GOP Sen. Tom Coburn to leave Congress at end of year Trial starts of suspects in Hariri assassination Tonya Harding is still bitter Serena Williams sets record, Novak Djokovic extends streak Trevor Lewis leads Kings' surge against Blues Student's ordeal raises sickle cell awareness UCLA drops Colorado in Buffs' 1st game without star PG Pot shops have to be 'good neighbors' Reports: Christie aides subpoenaed in bridge scandal Top 25 roundup: Duke, Notre Dame, Maryland cruise to wins Minnesota pounds Ohio State in the paint as Buckeyes lose third in a row Milan Lucic helps Bruins dash past Stars Super Bowl marketers play up musical tie-ins Smoking causes diabetes, colon cancer, new report says EPA tries to map a toxic legacy in Delaware Crank up the heat – it's new erotic releases time Sierra Cartwright invites you into the Den Rebecca York improves the best job in the world The next great quarterback rivalries Today in History for Jan. 17th With other QB rivalries 'not even close,' Manning and Brady square off again Now 18-0, No. 1 Arizona developing a championship look Semyon Varlamov, Avalanche stop Devils in shootout NHL roundup: Rangers squeeze past Red Wings Thunder extinguish Rockets in tale of two halves '12 Years a Slave' nabs best picture at Critics' Choice Full list: Winners from the Critics' Choice Awards 'Slightly Haunted' house for sale Remembering Tom Brady's first-ever NFL start -- against Peyton Manning Porn production moves to Vegas after condom law Crossword creator celebrates century mark What's the deal between Pete Carroll and Jim Harbaugh? Competition, baby Figure skater Ashley Wagner Stocks finish mixed on earnings, econ data Grenade hurled at Bangkok protesters Australian Open Day 5 NFL draft prospects could boost stock in all-star games Ohio Execution Takes Almost 25 Minutes Five big trends driving the Detroit auto show As Rajon Rondo returns, what of his Celtics future? Leaders attend the World Economic Forum in Davos 5 things you need to know on Friday '12 Years' and 'Hustle' are Critics' Choice AP Top Stories January 17 A Obama's day: The NSA Prince Harry taking up staff officer role Weekend TV: 'Flowers in the Attic,' 'Looking' 4-year-old shot, killed by 4-year-old cousin in Detroit Donald Young heading in the right direction at Australian Open Abrams: Minimum wage hike aids small business Obama seeks to end NSA holding of metadata Massive Southern California Fire Stops Advancing No respite as Aussie Open sizzles at 104 on 5th day 5 craziest crimes of the week Art museum might have to pay to break free from city Peyton Manning vs. Tom Brady: A tale of the tape Morgan Stanley profit drops on legal expenses Ohio execution drags on for 25 minutes The AFC Championship doesn't come down to Brady or Manning Biden lauds his '67 Corvette Stingray Your worst nightmare! Robber hides in women's backseat Early Buzz: Fiona Apple, Cumberbatch, earworms and more This is what (probably) goes on when Peyton Manning calls a play Shia LaBeouf reportedly caught head-butting Awe-inspiring ceilings 10 great ceilings around the world Q&A: what will be the biggest security threats of 2014? 2014: What's in and what's out in the tech world Researchers study what sharks know, where they attack GE profit rises 5% in fourth quarter Home Depot hero swoops in to save baby Massive Southern California Fire Stops Advancing MLB approves expanded replay, starts this season Google's Next Wearable Device-Smart Contact Lens Calif. wildfire burns homes, forces evacuations Cubs unveil new mascot to mixed reviews Senate easily passes $1.1 trillion spending bill Raw: Doggie paddling in Brazil Porn production goes to Vegas after condom law SC coroner identifies family of 4 found dead AP Top Stories January 17 A 'Slightly Haunted' house for sale Today in History for Jan. 17th '12 Years' and 'Hustle' are Critics' Choice Full coverage: Davos 2014 Tim McCarver to broadcast St. Louis Cardinals games Ohio Execution Takes Almost 25 Minutes Crossword creator celebrates century mark ShowBiz Minute: Johnson, Redford, Critics N.Y. remains could be missing autistic teen Dec. housing starts end strong in 2013 Tech stocks: Intel slides after earnings report Kim Kardashian says baby North is 'calm' and 'quiet' Zara Phillips gives birth to new royal great-grandchild Southwest, Dish extend free TV offer through year's end Broncos fans face possibility of another excruciating loss Championship games feature classic, new rivals Magic-infused 'illusionarium' opens on Norwegian ship The Seahawks' grand architect Cool beans: Granite's got 45%-off coffee deal Sergio Garcia cleared of breach of rules in Abu Dhabi Premiere: Jamie Grace's 'Ready to Fly' Factory output rises for fifth straight month 20 'Bridgegate' subpoenas include key Christie aides 5 NFL things to know for Friday AAA chooses Five Diamond hotels, restaurants for 2014 Bonds rally, but caution remains Royals sign Brad Penny, Guillermo Mota to minor league deals Yuengling to serve up ice cream Krantz: Good time to check into hospital stocks? The 49ers are selling Jim Harbaugh's $8 khakis for $500 'State of Syn': 'Firefly' alum stars in new Hulu series ACA offers incentives to keep older people out of nursing homes AAA's new Five Diamond hotels and restaurants for 2014 Kid publicly shamed for cussing out teacher Sandra Bullock drops F-bomb at Critics' Choice Police: Kindergarten teacher made girl go topless Airfares continue to rise, up 12% since '09 The week in health: 5 things you need to know Punchlines: Another way for NSA to spy? 3 things to watch for in AFC Championship Rory McIlroy 2 shots off lead; Phil Mickelson makes cut Houston Mayor Parker marries longtime gay partner Jennifer Lawrence wasn't first choice for 'Silver Linings' Twin gives up Olympic team spot for sister Greg Kinnear, travelin' man 1D's Niall Horan recovering from 'major' surgery VIP: Michelle Stafford left her tummy in Palm Springs VIP: Actress Denise Vasi trades the city for a safari Punchlines: Another way for NSA to spy? VIP: Jonathan Groff is 'Looking' for love in San Fran Cause Celeb: Tanna Frederick fights to save the ocean Judge spikes photo ID requirement for Pa. voters Nintendo slashes Wii U sales forecast Give dust the brush-off Retiring? Get your head in the game Do you need screening for colorectal cancer? Make your move less stressful Denver brewery offers Patriots players free beer during AFC Championship game Renegade Mexicans refuse orders to give up Reignite that spark and rekindle your love How Honda pulled off that amazing Fit debut Pepsi soccer stars reveal guilty pleasures Europe launches RoboEarth: 'Wikipedia for robots' Mom: Victoria's Secret told me to breastfeed in alley 10 best romantic winter getaways Tennis Channel Court Report: Australian Open Day 5 Amazing save: Home Depot worker catches falling baby Wu-Tang Clan member calls Bill Belichick an emotionless narcoleptic Babies' graves defaced by cemetery vandals Barcelona's Neymar out with ankle injury Top contenders for the men's college hoops title Exec dismissal at Yahoo could signal mixed earnings Houston mayor says 'I do' and weds gay partner of 23 years Get it together, Shia! | DailyDish Twitter shares up 2.7% on analyst report Discover wildlife, dramatic scenery at national parks Get free admission to national parks on Monday Did LeBron hint at departure from Heat in birthday collage to D-Wade? Vanderbilt hires Stanford's Derek Mason as football coach Distracted driver interrupts officer to take a call Michael Schumacher stable, remains in induced coma 2015 Subaru WRX STI -- 2014 Detroit Auto Show Okla. State, Marcus Smart set for clash with Kansas, Andrew Wiggins 2015 Audi Q3 -- 2014 Detroit Auto Show Jeb Bush gets cheeky with his mother about 2016 bid Ted Ligety wins first World Cup super-combined; Bode Miller ninth New severe storm risk warnings on the way Suicide bomber attacks popular Afghan restaurant 3 things to watch in Seahawks – 49ers The Week in Pop: An all-music edition! Putin to gay visitors: 'Leave the children in peace' Announcer goes nuts after high school buzzer-beater NHL goalie makes a save that defies logic, reason, time, and space Peyton Manning will be the same quarterback win or lose, but history will disagree 50th anniversary of smoking and health report HS player sues her school over recruiting allegations Talking Tech: Teens still like Facebook? Ask EJ: Who's your favorite TV personality in NBA? Your guide to Oscar top nominations Talking Tech: Have teens really ditched Facebook? Calif. fire 30 percent contained Getting to know panda Bao Bao All-Time Ad Meter: The Super Bowl ad champion bracket, Round 1 So cute! Baby panda Bao Bao debuts at D.C. zoo Kate Gosselin: Twins were 'caught off guard' on live TV Putin: Gays welcome at Olympics, but 'leave kids alone' Gay teacher forced to resign after getting engaged Facebook maps show states' allegiances for NFL championship games Japanese WWII soldier who hid in jungle for 29 years dies Oprah's book pick, 'The Invention of Wings,' flies onto the best seller list Name that airport ... (Denver) Readers recommend ... great indie movies Harry Connick Jr. steals 'American Idol' spotlight Patriots cheerleader going to Hollywood with 'American Idol' NHL powerhouses face off in Chicago UPS warns about profit; cites delivery delays French president visits hospitalized first lady Texas kid who cussed at teacher gets public punishment Raw: Shelling slams Lebanese border town Obama calls for changes to surveillance programs Obama pushes to scale back NSA powers Exclusive: Van Damme discusses his 'epic' split Okla. governor sets election dates to replace Coburn Okla. governor sets election date for Coburn's Senate seat Caught on Camera: Dog rescued from icy pond Super Bowl 2014 ad trends bring surprises Jezebel offers $10K for untouched Dunham 'Vogue' shots California governor declares drought emergency South Sudan: 'Horrifying human rights disaster' Exclusive trailer: Benh Zeitlin on 20 years of Slamdance Gates: Abandoning Afghanistan would be 'terrible' 'Jack Ryan' takes on 'The Nut Job', 'Devil's Due' Syracuse reaping the rewards of C.J. Fair's return Obama: U.S. not spying on 'ordinary people' New Sara Evans album due in March Langella brings vitality and poignance to 'King Lear' Super Bowl marketers play up musical tie-ins First Take: Obama's battle over spying just beginning HIV+ man charged with knowingly exposing partners Watch: Iowa HS player makes incredible bounce shot Goodell says there's 'sufficient funding' in concussion suit Uganda president calls gays 'abnormal,' but opposes bill Jean Pascal: Bout is 'Super Bowl of boxing for us' Octomom pleads not guilty to welfare fraud Brewers sign Mark Reynolds to minor league deal Lucian Bute: 'Confident' for fight against Jean Pascal Coach's Corner: San Diego State's Steve Fisher Mannequins with pubic hair shock at American Apparel Critics' Choice stars react to Oscar nominations Budget likely to end plans for horse slaughter plants Eugene breaks passenger record for 3rd consecutive year ABC sets 'DWTS' premiere, new singing show Venture investing, number of deals up in 4Q Gwen Stefani confirms pregnancy, shares baby's gender Dem rep: Boehner used expletive to describe GOP's King Raw: Suicide bomb blast rocks Kabul restaurant butler-university-student-fights-invisible-battle-with-diabetes USA TODAY video threepeat Military mom surprises her 13-year-old son at the free-throw line 9 bold (and crazy) predictions for NFL weekend Where Are They Now? 'Doritos Girl' Ali Landry Where Are They Now? 'Doritos Girl' Ali Landry Senate GOP says Democrats support Iran sanctions Spying reforms seek to balance privacy, security Speedskater says family led him to sport One-on-one with boxer Mike Perez Meet the Dodgers prospect who dominated pro hitters at 16 years old Obama mentions Snowden (twice) OC Register, Press-Enterprise cut about 70 jobs Heavyweight Mike Perez moves past tragedy, returns to ring TV - Where the dead are alive Obama tells story of Paul Revere Bobby Parnell, Eric Young Jr. agree to deals with Mets Stats outlook: 2014 AFC championship preview Exclusive clip: Catherine Keener stars in 'War Story' Congress leaves with no deal on unemployment benefits Charlie Manuel returns to Phillies as senior adviser 10 best epic ski and snowboarding experiences High court to examine cellphone privacy Didn't know that. 10 facts about Davos American Cruise Lines throws in shore excursions Judges keep Alex Rodriguez lawsuits separate, for now 10 cool road trip cars at the Detroit Auto Show TV trailer: 'Klondike' (Discovery) Blues' Alexander Steen returning from concussion 10 cool road trip cars at Detroit Auto Show Obama praises GOP friend Coburn Stars take top trends to red carpet Democrat: Boehner used expletive to describe Iowa GOP lawmaker Trailer: 'The Republic of Rick' Lions hire veteran DBs coach to run defense The Week in Pop: Cultural faves from the last seven days SAG Awards: Actress Sasha Alexander A 'Whiplash' drum roll opens Sundance Film Festival The week in Tech: 5 must-know things SAG Awards: Actress Sasha Alexander Watch the hilariously dumb trailer for Dwight Howard's action figure Roundup: Big 12's most Important games this weekend 'Orange Is the New Black' actress wakes up from coma Mucho Macho Man's Classic win is 'Moment of the Year' Stars: Here's how to avoid the worst-dressed list Hindu Thaipusam festival Paul Revere and the NSA: Who knew? | SocialEyes GW-St. Bona and the A-10's weekend matchups Weekend Tip-Off: Ranking the top 10 games Hugh Jackman headed back to Broadway Paul Revere and the NSA: Who knew? AMC releases new 'Walking Dead' trailer Michelle Obama gets her AARP card Rieder: Edward Snowden's powerful impact Trailer: 'Wizard's Way' Hernandez can't watch Patriots in AFC title game NY river remains could be missing autistic teen Marijuana and tobacco: How times have changed Marijuana and tobacco: How times have changed Exclusive clip: Making weight in 'Glena' Burning fantasy questions for Los Angeles Angels Alumni, newbies convene at 20th Slamdance Film Festival Deputies: Son secretly kept dead dad's retirement money Super 25 boys basketball rankings: Who's No. 1? Best ski resort pools and hot tubs Freedom Industries files for bankruptcy after spill Oklahoma and Nebraska players plan to diss Texas on their helmets Pentagon sending weapons to Iraq Buzz Meter: Axe's Super Bowl ad promotes peace through kissing Buzz Meter: Axe's Super Bowl ad promotes peace through kissing Obama NSA 'reforms' fall short: Our view 2 students shot inside Philadelphia high school Joe Jonas is an Uber driver Giant ad with white woman welcomes Howard University students Best ski resort nightlife 'Octomom' pleads not guilty to fraud charges Seahawks' Percy Harvin won't play Sunday due to concussion Martin Hanzal fined $5,000 for high stick Dallas Mavericks' Gal Mekel out after knee surgery Best places to eat haggis in the U.K. 'Carrie' blood dump becomes my post-prom horror GM to pay new CEO Barra $1.6M in base salary Shutting down unsafe bus companies to get easier Activists: 1,069 killed in Syrian rebel infighting The many men who've played Jack Ryan Ericsson CEO Vestberg could be vying for Ballmer's job Obama should remember domestic spying on MLK: Column Deafness is a performance enhancer for Seahawks' most inspirational player The Airbus Beluga: World’s oddest-looking airplane? What is the world's strangest-looking airplane? Broncos' Champ Bailey back to do whatever it takes in AFC Championship Game Putin:Gays welcome but 'leave children in peace' Calm down and consider the facts: Opposing view Simple steps to a more secure digital life a-cheesy-story-uvm-employee-alters-tuition-checks Caught on Camera: Truck bursts into flames Survey shows consumer online vigilance waning AP Top Stories January 17 P Sheldon Souray has season-ending wrist surgery Seattle Seahawks fan changes name to 'Seahawk' Jury finds 2 Georgia men guilty in ricin plot President proposes new limits on govt spying Commentary: The Twitter spin cycle is on heavy load AP Top Stories January 17 P 'The Bunker' broadens reach, deepens the intrigue Buyer beware, warranties may be deceiving AP Top Stories January 17 P NBA A to Z: Pacers' Lance Stephenson has All-Star look Devin Logan, Bobby Brown get slopestyle Olympic spots Shoppers fret about authenticity of Target emails NFL personnel man has Johnny Manziel as a top 10 draft pick Let it snow! A fab romance will keep us toasty this weekend Obama seeks middle ground with NSA overhaul Pope defrocked 400 priests in 2 years Vladimir Putin: Sochi security won't be overly intrusive Employers advertise most jobs since March 2008 NTSB: Pilots confused by wrong airport's lights Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch wanted to try out for QB in college Knicks' Amar'e Stoudemire, Kenyon Martin both injured Obama signs $1.1 trillion spending plan Best ski destinations for a girls trip Jos. A. Bank rejects new Men's Wearhouse offer Awards Now: Your guide to Hollywood's biggest season Kristen Stewart brings Gitmo movie to Sundance Doctor says he lost job after tips to trader Talking Your Tech: Faison may have too much tech! Former judge violated ethics rules, panel rules Talking Your Tech: Faison's favorite apps are... Donald Faison spends his free time playing with Legos Pet quail's fave food: cheeseburgers and Mountain Dew Want to build a champion? Start with a strong QB Analysis: At NCAA Convention, Div. I path becomes clearer Co. behind W.Va. spill files for bankruptcy NCAA athletes demand greater influence, inclusion Budget plan would slash Army by 100,000 soldiers