May 15
Bird flu outbreak mostly spares backyard chickens Tom Brady vs. Roger Goodell: What to expect from appeal No sentence yet: Boston Marathon bombing jury returns Friday morning Wyoming law bans 'data trespassing' 'Mad Max' an opera of velocity and excess Obama offers condolences to victims' families Watch Norwegian soccer team attempt Bird's Eye soccer, laugh until you cry Pat Connaughton records 44-inch max vertical leap at NBA draft combine Death toll in train derailment rises to 8 Boston Marathon bomber sentenced to death THE SCREENING ROOM | 'Pitch Perfect 2' woos with tangy wit First as a player, now as a coach Steve Kerr coming up clutch in playoffs Ed Carpenter: Poles are nice, but my emphasis is winning Indy 500 8 things to watch for at Iowa GOP's Lincoln Dinner Debunking myth of Pimlico's 'tight' turns headed into Preakness Stakes In trade fight, Etihad alleges US airlines got $70B in bankruptcy benefits Friday's forecast: Much-needed rain in Calif.; severe storms Plains The real MVP of the Bulls-Cavaliers Game 6 is Joakim Noah's elegant hair Wisconsin climber shares story of Nepal quake FBI: Iraqi-born Texas man pledged ISIL allegiance Crashes raise questions for IndyCar, drivers, manufacturers Tim Lincecum's controller disconnects mid-pitchx Mark Zuckerberg on Oculus, diversity, birthdays and onesies Marlins' Adeiny Hechavarria recalls harrowing trip from Cuba Video: Highlights from the NBA Combine Amazing video shows beluga whale birth Stunning photos of drought effects on California reservoir LeBron James drains tough jumper, winks at Scottie Pippen during Game 6 win Roger Goodell to preside over Tom Brady's appeal of Deflategate suspension Holy 'wussies,' Batman! Winged intruder buzzes House California man sues, says Uber was his idea Each of these romance e-book deals is one in a million 3 authors share their favorite quotes from romances Love and Lust rec: 'Secrets of Nothing' by Liz Borino Obama to address police at U.S. Capitol Cubs fan garnishes himself head-to-toe in Ivy at Wrigley Field Today in History for May 15th NBA combine: Prospects who think they can beat Steph Curry 10 endangered species to be protected by SAFE Death penalty too easy for Tsarnaev? #tellusatoday How Cavs dominated Bulls in Game 6 to close out series Amtrak crash, 'Deflategate': Second look Blues guitarist B.B. King Blues icon B.B. King dies at 89 B.B. King: Recommended listening Undrafted Matthew Dellavedova has become ultimate X-factor for Cavaliers 'Devastated:' Celebrities react to B.B. King's death Amtrak crash leaves commuters frustrated, confused After coming up short again, what now for the Bulls? Watch: 'Walt Disney's Recycled Animation' Weekend TV: American Ballet Theatre on PBS Mount St. Helens: Facts about deadliest U.S. volcanic event 35 years later S&P 500 hits record: Dow, Nasdaq's turn today? Survivors 'unlikely' at site of U.S. copter crash in Nepal Thousands turn out for Miss. police officer's funeral 5 things you need to know Friday The real El Niño risks an upset to commodities markets Burundi coup generals detained but leader at large Former royal chef to cook for Windstar cruisers Dwight Howard finds his playoff redemption in LA Blues Guitarist B.B. King Dead at 89 Blues Guitarist B.B. King Dead at 89 B.B. King remembered: star-struck, joyous, cool Latest self-driving Google car ready for debut B.B. King dies in Las Vegas at 89 What we've learned from 'Mad Men' Dee Davis on 'Scandal': Olivia makes her choice Protests as Oil Rig Reaches Seattle Best moments from the 'Late Show with David Letterman' Ask Matt: Why aren't rumors like free money? Overachievers! 11 companies get flying start Obama's day: Police officers' memorial AP Top Stories May 15 a 'Kayaktivists' say drilling monstrosity is unwelcome Group claims responsibility for lewd Atlanta billboard Oh, Harry! Prince plays a purple prank on royal photographer in New Zealand A story about one big investment mistake and one great move Q&A: Know when you get the best price How to create a strong password 12 Questions with NASCAR driver Brennan Poole Prince Harry's purple prank on royal photog 10 endangered species getting new help J.R. Smith reminds the Knicks that he's winning playoff games and they are terrible Tony Romo decided to join Twitter for reasons unknown Bear-faced idiocy: 5 craziest crimes of the week 'Mad Max' conquers Cannes and France Branson's best attractions, food and music Summer in Branson: New attractions, all-American festivals Botanical gardens offer more than just blooms One Direction makes first post-Zayn TV appearance and it's ... awkward 10Best: Botanic gardens that think beyond the flower Strategies: Can you make it as a maker? 1D makes first post-Zayn TV appearance Someone changed the Chicago Bulls Wikipedia entry to reflect LeBron as the team's new owner Obama makes infrastructure pitch while discussing Amtrak crash Accused road-rage shooter found guilty in Michigan Test Drive: 2015 Kia Sedona Test Drive: Kia Sedona van has 1st-class seating 4 reasons to get excited about Starwood's new Millennial luxury brand, Tribute Portfolio Must-see: The new 'Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2' poster is depressing, because of course it is Photo: New (depressing) 'Hunger Games' poster 4 reasons to get excited about Starwood's new Millennial brand What to watch on Wall Street Upfronts give us first look at weirdest fall TV shows See Elena's emotional 'exit' from 'The Vampire Diaries' Watch the new trailer for 'True Detective' season 2 and try not to get goosebumps Satisfying 'Scandal' finale, Olivia gets her way Fonda's to Lohan: 'Come live with me' Eastern Conference final preview: Rangers vs. Lightning 'True Detective' trailer gives us goosebumps FantasyScore Focus Stocks look to break out from trading range viewpoint-no-pamela-geller-is-not-charlie-hebdo Rove: Jeb Bush will learn from Iraq flap Google's self-driving cars hit the road this summer Bening, Keaton celebrate Paul Newman's legacy Wait, Robin Thicke's dad does WHAT while listening to his music? Rove: Jeb Bush will learn from Iraq flap 'Mad Max: Fury Road' is the best movie of the year Harry Giles III talks Kentucky, Duke, North Carolina and Wake Forest visits Ohio school to change logo after complaint from University of Arizona LeBron threw a Cavaliers dance party on the plane home from Game 6 win Alan Thicke shares TMI story about Robin What makes Africa so vulnerable to coups NBA Daily Hype: Can the Hawks finish off Wizards? No, Pamela Geller is not 'Charlie Hebdo' Forecast: Summer gas prices will be lowest in six years ShowBiz Minute: B.B. King, Next Topmodel, Depp Venezuelan soccer player gets attacked by fan with a vicious flying kick Western Conference final: Anaheim Ducks vs. Chicago Blackhawks Dani Mathers named Playboy's 'Playmate of the Year' Tech Five: King shares slide Japan thinks its amazing toilets will promote tourism Is Asa Butterfield replacing Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man? Theron and Hayek light up the red carpet Sob: Nina Dobrev and 'Vampire Diaries' boss talk Elena's emotional exit So, who's a better mom: January Jones or Betty Draper? Is Asa Butterfield our new Spider-Man? Dobrev talks Elena's emotional 'Vampire' exit WNBA Players Association on Isiah Thomas hire: 'People can learn, grow, evolve' College golfer trades in econometrics class for an unexpected chance in the NCAA tournament Better mom: January or Betty Draper? Immigration at front of 2016 presidential race Woody Allen: TV deal was a 'mistake' Padres groundskeeper is an ordinary man with extraordinary moves Deadly Amtrak train acceleration still unexplained Meet Dani Mathers, Playboy's 2015 'Playmate of the Year' Top five centers in this summer's NBA draft Steve Spurrier, Tommy Tuberville and Elvis pose in unforgettable photo 5 unexpected uses for your smartphone B.B. King: A straight-talking blues guy Letterman's top 10 memorable guests Scientists have found a warm-blooded fish and we're probably all dead 10 amenities we wish more hotels had S&P 500 hits record as stocks end mixed Russian car sales plunge despite government action 10 amenities we wish more hotels had Revamped Rangers OF full of fantasy waiver wire pickups Watch and listen: B.B. King's best collaborations over the years How is Roger Goodell allowed to hear the Tom Brady appeal? 20 essential Twitter rules you've probably never heard Dean revives 'the Dean Scream' to taunt Christie Dean revives 'the Dean Scream' to taunt Christie NCAA men's lacrosse quarterfinals: What to watch for Listen: B.B. King's best collaborations All the Internet addresses will be gone by the summer Jimmy Kimmel asks David Beckham three very weird, hilarious questions Ricky Hatton told a crazy story about Floyd Mayweather and a private jet Here's what happens when a working couple has a kid U.S. women apply finishing touches for World Cup Atlanta porn billboard hackers claim responsibility NFL's best and worst offseasons in 2015 Philly football star takes aunt to prom after she missed her own years earlier So THAT'S what happened to Huell after 'Breaking Bad' Antiquities destroyed at Palmyra by the Islamic State What happened to Huell after 'Breaking Bad'? Watch: 'Kingsman' star Mark Hamill discusses that time he died in a comic book Carl Icahn invests $100M in Uber rival Lyft Mark Hamill on that time he died in a comic Obama lauds B.B.: 'The blues has lost its king' Miguel Angel Jimenez aces hole, wins 288 beers PGA Tour live blog: Wells Fargo Championship, Round 2 Dad Rock: Best band ever? May be Replacements Arizona Marine likely killed aboard helicopter in Nepal Evil Sandra Bullock pops up in new 'Minions' trailer Troy Tulowitzki won't demand a trade, which is best for everyone Will struggling Julio Teheran's fantasy comeback start tonight? 7 stress-reducing superfoods you should be eating Teacher fired after students write to convicted cop killer Video: Khloe Kardashian gives transitioning Bruce Jenner gifts for 'her' Watch the latest 'Minions' trailer People are petitioning President Barack Obama to create Mike Trout Appreciation Day Man posts incredible 'wife wanted' ad on truck Ancient Palmyra ruins threatened as ISIL advances in Syria New app makes food labels less confusing Rick Perry to announce 2016 plans on June 4 Khloe K gives Bruce Jenner gifts for 'her' Russian draft prospects get their rightful spot Fantasy: With key Memphis injury, Klay Thompson could mold a victory Rick Perry to announce 2016 plans on June 4 Meet the first all-female team in IndyCar history Spas, beaches, golf: Which hotel winner will you visit next? Technology to prevent train accidents expensive but effective Wes Anderson designed an Italian cafe and it looks just like you'd expect Wes Anderson designs a quirky Italian cafe Odds are you're getting a Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch whether you like it or not 16 Miami Beach cops probed over 'disgusting' racist, sexist emails Naval midshipmen recalled as 'a phenomenal young man' 'Mindy Project' lands on Hulu 10Best Readers' Choice names Best Hotel Spas U2 guitarist The Edge falls off the edge (of a stage) 10Best Readers' Choice: Best Hotel Rooftop Bar winners 10Best Readers' Choice reveals Best Hotel Restaurant 10Best Readers' Choice: Best Hotel Pool winners announced 10Best Readers' Choice names Best Historic Hotels Keurig's new gizmo gets 'Kold' reception 10Best Readers' Choice: Hotel winners announced! The Edge falls off the edge (of a stage) Name that airport ... (Toledo Express Airport) Watch: What to do with Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco Journal Media's first-ever quarterly report shows 7.1% revenue decline Media furor over Stephanopoulos donation is overwrought Your Take: Cyclists celebrate Bike to Work Day! Get inspired with our Pinterest boards! The Edge Falls Off Stage During U2 Concert Follow @usatodaytravel on Instagram How celebrities say goodbye to David Letterman NFLPA demands Roger Goodell step aside as arbitrator in Tom Brady's appeal Puerto Vallarta lands on State Department's warning list Drew Barrymore's vision: Sexy sunglasses Starbucks customers' mobile accounts breached by thieves UFC Fight Night 66 staff picks: Frankie Edgar or Urijah Faber? Mark Zuckerberg supports EU digital single market Novak Djokovic was pretty excited about breaking Kei Nishikori Fantasy: Digging deeper into the value of Heston, more from NL West Watch Ronaldo's 4-year-old son adorably blast his core New York assemblyman want to create license plates to honor the Jamaican Bobsled Team Brittney Griner, Glory Johnson suspended for seven games for domestic violence incident Thousands of officers remember slain brothers killed in line of duty Photo tour: Beautiful Mexico Letterman's final guests: Murray, Hanks Netflix 1 of only 5 to break $600 barrier United will give you one million miles to point out bugs on its website Ariana Grande and Lea Michele get scared in the new 'Scream Queens' trailer Chinese hackers hit Penn State computer system gennady-golovkin-ready-for-challenge-willie-monroes-style-presents A look back on the career of former Frontier CEO Bored at work? Startup, Jobbatical, helps you find a job abroad United will give you 1 million miles to point out website bugs Titans largely keeping Marcus Mariota under wraps at rookie minicamp 'Scream Queens': Michele, Grande get scared Clapton: B.B. King 'was a beacon for all of us' Carl Icahn buys $100 million stake in Lyft 10Best: New York Mediterranean restaurants Unlikely place you can get great lawn and garden deals Facebook accused of 'trampling' European privacy laws Judge calls Texas man held for lying to FBI a flight risk #ItsBiggerThanKSU: Video sparks investigation at Kennesaw State U. Nothing to sneeze at: Is your city at high risk for allergies and ozone? Report: Bill Simmons won't appear again on ESPN or Grantland U.S. airlines ask for immediate action against Gulf rivals to stem job loss These eight Indy 500 pacers were the worst USA TODAY threepeat: Animal moms and babies in the wild U.S. airline CEOs: Europe made 'mistake' on Gulf carriers' access Indianapolis 500: The 8 worst Indy pace cars of all time Weekly news quiz: Test your headline knowledge The characters of 'Mad Men' through the years Back off Woody! Emma Stone almost gets her Cannes gown trounced Voices: Shoe's on the other foot. Now I must market 'me' 10 tips for getting through the airport as fast as humanly possible NCAA basketball rules group proposes reduced shot clock, timeouts How ride-share services are killing taxi cabs gennady-golovkin-if-floyd-mayweather-wants-fight-with-me-lets-do-it Video captures crazy moment during safari adventure Peace, out! Missed votes unavoidable for senators seeking White House Threepeat: Our favorite mama-and-baby animal videos B.B. King called hero and friend to Nashville musicians 10 tips for getting through the airport as fast as humanly possible Mom who left kids in car sentenced to 18 years probation Weisz and Farrell talk 'The Lobster' Emma Stone: Gown-stomped by Woody Gennady Golovkin: If Floyd Mayweather wants fight with me, 'let's do it' Phillies' Ben Revere becomes an outfield threat Letterman on finale: 'I'm naked and afraid' The long road to marriage equality Funeral for Navy midshipman killed in derailment Report: Gulf Oil Spill Could Leak for a Century Judge: Pot believed to have pesticide can be seized Southwest passenger says she was banned from making call that might've saved husband from suicide Busy week? Time to settle down with a romance Guess what? George Clooney's BFF Julia Roberts is obsessed with Amal, too! Clooney's BFF Julia Roberts 'enamored of' Amal NASCAR to require crewmen to wear additional fire-resistant gear Which new movies are worth your money? American Pharoah's racing manager takes college finals, prepares for Preakness study-highly-educated-women-are-choosing-both-career-and-motherhood Flight attendants stop passenger from making a call that might have stopped flier's husband from committing suicide 'Curious,' 'Paris' win Drama League Awards the-real-life-pitch-perfect-uvas-a-cappella-culture-creates-community Tsarnaev death expensive justice: James Fox An extra foul to make men's college basketball less so Zuckerberg Gets Billion-Dollar Birthday Gift voices-perks-of-living-in-a-real-college-town Baseball and softball pitchers at same Ohio school throw no-hitters on same night Mitt Romney says he'll stay away from Evander Holyfield's ears in charity boxing match u-of-oklahoma-asked-to-return-artwork-stolen-by-nazis family-plans-to-attend-triplets-graduations-from-three-universities-in-one-weekend Decomposing body found inside 'hoarder' house The real-life 'Pitch Perfect': UVA's a cappella culture creates community Family to attend triplets graduations from three universities in one weekend Huge ice shelf in Antarctica to collapse by 2020 U. of Oklahoma asked to return artwork stolen by Nazis Vietnam veteran's family had wrong remains for 50 years Soldier returns home to surprise mom at graduation Boston bombing: From finish line to final sentence in 45 seconds Marines presumed dead after helicopter crash in Nepal A key Sunni city in Iraq is under attack from Islamic State militants The Mothership: 'Mad Max' vs. 'Pitch Perfect 2' 7 songs you might've missed this week Madden cover winner Odell Beckham Jr. Tsarnaev's death sentence: What people are saying Blue Bell lays off 1,450 workers; 1,400 more furloughed weights-gennady-golovkin-159-willie-monroe-160-for-saturdays-title-fight 7 songs you might've missed this week 'Doh!' Man who voices 'Simpsons' characters leaving Boston marathon bomber sentenced to death Sorry, Russell Westbrook: A Grizzlies rookie has already trademarked 'Russdiculous' FAO Schwarz toy store in NYC closing July 15 Tsarnaev's immediate fate: Sitting and waiting Kyle Busch makes triumphant return to NASCAR track El Niño likely to stick around, could ease drought in Calif. Man posts incredible 'wife wanted' ad on truck uva-dean-sues-rolling-stone-for-defamation-over-retracted-rape-article Nevada commission votes on punishment for steroid users Bank of America bailout: how it helped 1Q earnings UFC veteran Corey Hill dead at 36, reports manager Buffett makes big portfolio changes (24/7 Wall St.) Feds say Lance Armstrong continues to hide the truth Jim Harbaugh made a Deflategate joke from Peru Huge ice shelf in Antarctica to collapse by 2020 Injury-free Derrick Rose 'at peace' following sour ending Defense Department shows off cutting edge tech Lightning, Rangers to see plenty of familiar faces AP Top Stories May 15 p Taylor Swift, Calvin Harris hold hands on date night Critic's Corner: 'The Bachelorette' joins bad lineup Meet teen whose icy fall left him without heartbeat Meet teen whose icy fall left him with no heartbeat for 55 minutes Hackers stealing money from Starbucks app users Punked! The 8 worst IPOs cost investors 50% Allison Brennan and Lavinia Kent on season finale of 'Arrow' Benghazi report may leave some questions unresolved Don't wear this to the NBA draft Tsarnaev Sentencing: Column Beyonce looks amazing even in a pair of ripped-to-shreds $40 jeans D.C. police: Fire where 4 victims found intentionally set The most popular stores in America FBI to probe if object broke Amtrak engine window before crash Raiders rookie shares his adorable goals from grade school (which included the NFL) Tsarnaev Sentencing: Column Nadal has hit rock bottom ahead of French Open Friend: B.B. King 'lived to entertain people' Prosecutor: 'Tsarnaev will pay with his life' malignaggi-injured-fight-with-oconnor-replaced-by-fortunavazquez-on-spike Police recover gun linked to Mississippi officers' slayings Dying California trees raise wildfire risk Wall Street turns its eyes towards financial technologies Rubio earned at least $100,000 from latest book Online decorating start-up designs $4.4 million round Will Facebook win mobile war? Cities vs. Airbnb - podcast Ben Rhodes skips graduation to make NASCAR Xfinity Series debut in Iowa Clintons earn more than $25 million for recent speeches Obama could be worth as much as $6.9 million Saturday's forecast: Severe storms in Plains Bombing victims react to Tsarnaev death sentence Wildfire risks increase as California drought worsens Colorado's heat-seeing planes spot wildfires from miles away Driver will get his high school diploma before NASCAR debut Bell: Marcus Mariota doesn't need Titanic quarterback battle on his plate, too 'Pitch Perfect 2' star: Packers treated filming like a big game 50,000 expected at 3-day Motor City Comic Con Cubs win walk-off on outfielder's bizarre blooper