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House explosion plotter gets 50 years for role in blast that killed 2 Strobe-effect tweet sent to trigger seizure, Newsweek reporter says #DearAndy: Are there too many bowl games? Craig Sager’s daughter gives beautiful, hilarious eulogy Fireworks market explodes outside Mexico City At least 9 dead after explosion at Mexican fireworks market Chris Petersen's reputation for big-game mastery: Myth or fact? Man accused of murder believed he shot Trump Gabrielle Union responds to Wade-Butler video 2 Chainz faces Dominique Wilkins in contest Why Ben Affleck suffers from Matt Damon fedora-envy LaMarcus Aldridge surprised kids at park Five doable strategies for financial success in 2017 Kindergartners overjoyed by holiday surprise Cops release body-cam footage of Floyd DUI arrest Richard Sherman confronts radio host: 'I’ll ruin your career' How a crying child spurred a century of giving Cowboys, Raiders players highlight 2017 Pro Bowl rosters Raw: Moment of deadly fireworks explosion in Mexico Dozens dead in Mexican fireworks market blast #DearAndy: Players skipping bowl games LeBron James passes Moses Malone for 8th on NBA's all-time scoring list Police video shows Michael Floyd's DUI arrest Lakers to unveil Shaq's statue on March 24 Western Kentucky stuns Memphis with fake kneel Alan Thicke's wife speaks of 'wrenching sadness' No charges against Jean Shepard's husband in shooting Colorado’s football rise could have had alternate ending First-year NFL Pro Bowl players in 2016 Oakland coach wears incredible ugly sweater Malcolm Brogdon posterized Kyrie and LeBron Body found believed to be that of ex-'Bridalplasty' contestant Wales rushes for 245 yards, WKU wins Boca Raton Bowl 'Dancing Warriors Mom' showed off moves on court 4 bodies found at property of retired N.Y. cop Building collapse survivor — 'Am I going to die?' Iowa storms off court in chippy ending to win over North Dakota Oh snap, Dominick Cruz! (fire emoji, fire emoji) ‘Scientology’ accuses church leader David Miscavige of physical abuse TV tonight: 'Elf' musical, 'Star,' Disney Treasures What Trump could learn from Nixon: Column A look at Expedia's most in demand hotels in Las Vegas Germany hunts 'armed' Tunisian suspect in truck attack The 20 most popular hotels in Las Vegas 5 things you need to know Wednesday Kindergartners overjoyed by holiday surprise For the Record: Livin' in a Trumpster's paradise For the Record: Livin' in a Trumpster's paradise Is America losing Español?: Column Nuclear weapon firms pay to settle illegal lobbying cases Russian lawmakers call for tighter security after killing Ex-reality show contestant's body found Alan Thicke's wife Tanya Callau breaks silence about the actor's death Trump undermines our republic: Barbara Boxer Facebook launches live audio Noticing more potholes? Here's why Twitter execs Adam Messinger and Josh McFarland leaving company Aleppo hospitals evacuated, last Syrian rebels moving out 'Star Wars': What happens next after 'Rogue One' success? 5 biggest retirement savings mistakes to avoid 2016 deadliest year yet for refugees Officers investigate failure to find body at crash scene Dreamcatchers full of meth seized by border patrol 2016 American Family Insurance ALL-USA Football Team: Defense Florida suspends state employees' charity program The 10 most mispronounced words of 2016 Dick Van Dyke will return for Mary Poppins sequel Sager mural now sits next to Stuart Scott painting USA TODAY NETWORK’s ‘VRtually There’ Hits More Than a Million Views Ben Affleck strikes 'while the iron is hot' with 'Live By Night' This is the season for gun accidents. Deaths spike during the holidays. More transgender Iowans seeking 'lifesaving' medical treatments Here’s what we learned about Scientology from Leah Remini Norwegian Cruise Line begins taking bookings for Cuba voyages Lena Dunham apologizes for saying she wished she'd had an abortion University's inaction may have contributed to 'sexually hostile environment' Amy Schumer buys back family farm Lena Dunham apologizes for 'distasteful' comments Rat escalator video proves nothing fazes NYCers Ranking the 7 hottest takes of 2016 North Carolina could repeal transgender bathroom law DeMarcus Cousins slams 'ridiculous' refs Taliban kidnap video shows kids born in captivity Americans aren't having as many kids: 8 states post population loss Jimmy Fallon, Paul McCartney and the 'Sing' cast have a 'Wonderful Christmastime' Netflix, Marvel Twitter accounts breached by hackers Tesla? Just a distraction from the real story App leads woman to grisly find: Her husband's body Wow, 100 million passengers? Atlanta airport says it's almost there The hottest food trends of 2017, according to Pinterest Low-wage jobs, high rent making Southwest Florida unaffordable Trump meets with Boeing and Lockheed CEOs about government contracts Former 'SVU' partners Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay reunite Kyrie Irving and the Cavs' visit evokes smiles Coke pays $3.15B for AB InBev's stake in African joint venture Lawmakers, unions call on Trump to oppose Norwegian Air Cindy Stowell won sixth Jeopardy episode, raised $103K to fight cancer Preps to pros? Hamidou Diallo considering jump to NBA Photographer aims to turn Gatlinburg fire tragedy into art Lewan had a wildly funny interview with Rich Eisen What. A. Year. A look back at stories, people and events of 2016 10 of the biggest world events of 2016 Little girl and Santa communicate in sign language Calipari wore gym clothes to press conference 10 ways to treat yourself over the holidays YouTube prankster Adam Saleh says Delta booted him for speaking Arabic Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry visit Children’s Hospital dressed as Santa, Mrs. Claus Review: If you saw it on your Mac, you can search for it meet-the-k-state-student-who-dropped-out-of-college-with-a-40 Are Drake and Jennifer Lopez dating? An analysis of the evidence McDonald's sued because 'Extra Value Meal' is 41 cents more Wes Anderson announces new movie starring all your faves Mortgage applications rise after 2-month slump Shipping containers are turned into housing around the world 911 call reveals horrific moment toddler found shot in backseat Meet the K-State student who dropped out of college with a 4.0 Sports chain Finish Line runs smack into a big loss More people have died in Russia after drinking bath lotion Three things to watch for in NFL Week 16 2016: A year of terror, war and political turbulence Will McCaffrey and Fournette's draft stock fall? NBA Christmas Guide: Ranking the games Senate report shows Martin Shkreli is just as bad as you think he is Meyers Leonard on DeMarcus Cousins: 'I can't respect someone like that' Golden State Warriors are an 'absolute juggernaut' Romo to Elliott after celebration: 'You're stupid' The 20 best Christmas TV episodes, from 'Friends' to 'The Simpsons' Morgan Freeman voices Mark Zuckerberg's AI assistant, Jarvis Rise of Warriors and sad passing of Craig Sager Ravens vs. Steelers preview A Christmas terror attack tests Germany: Column Our take: The 10 best songs of 2016 What is the fastest growing state in the U.S.? Wednesday NFL buzz: Jon Gruden says 'I have no intentions of coaching' Only 0-16 team in NFL history rooting for Browns Who is YouTube prankster Adam Saleh from the Delta Airlines drama? Retailers agree to early holiday gift for 50,000 on-call shift workers A&E documentary series 'Generation KKK' exposes the Ku Klux Klan Mark Zuckerberg becomes real life Iron Man Trump wins Electoral College vote as insurgency fizzles Merkel: Berlin market crash an 'assumed terror attack' Mark Zuckerberg becomes real life Iron Man A&E documentary series 'Generation KKK' exposes the Ku Klux Klan Jennifer Lopez and Drake fuel romance rumors El Gordo is right: Spain has world's largest lottery worth $2.4 billion Ohio man charged in Chicago carfentanil case 25 years later: 7 shockwaves from breakup of Soviet Union Adam Gase: The no-nonsense rookie head coach Corey Lewandowski opens D.C. consulting firm DeMarcus Cousins has epic rant after scoring 55 points Royals too ill to make annual Christmas trip to Sandringham Congress passes bill to protect non-believers for first time Cavaliers' J.R. Smith to have surgery on injured thumb, out indefinitely FTW: Pro Bowl snub for Drew Brees nothing new Rams getting better ratings in St. Louis than in L.A. Punchlines: Trump family, feuds and inauguration finance North Carolina receives third Notice of Allegations from NCAA Repeal of N.C.’s ‘bathroom bill’ stumbles. What happens now? Hyundai fires U.S. CEO Dave Zuchowski Jaromir Jagr continues to defy Father Time Punchlines: Trump family, feuds and inauguration finance Freakishly warm weather hits North Pole days before Christmas Who do you invest with for big returns: A rich manager or a poor one? Ask Matt: Who gets difference from bid and ask? Retirement: This holiday season, consider a Roth IRA YouTube's stars gripe as Facebook shakes up digital video Bryan Cranston and James Franco craft for the holidays J.R. Smith projected to miss 12-14 weeks after surgery 'Why Him?' stars Bryan Cranston, James Franco have tips for meeting parents 3 charged with attempted murder in Wash. cop shooting Best sports moments of 2016 YouTube personality kicked off Delta flight authorities-alleged-threat-to-u-michigan-student-in-hijab-did-not-occur Floyd had .217% blood-alcohol level at arrest Pope makes impromptu pharmacy run -- to buy orthopedic shoes Authorities: Alleged threat to U. Michigan student in hijab 'did not occur' Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip cancel annual Christmas trip due to illness Paula Patton pays tribute to former father-in-law Alan Thicke What's the status of remaining uncommitted five-star football recruits? Facebook Live woos celebrities with updates, ability to blacklist comments 5 things you need to know about Dow 20,000 You smiled, laughed, cried. Your favorite heartwarming stories of the year Happy ho-horrendous holidays! Ugly Christmas Sweaters are king Freakishly warm temperatures set to hit the North Pole Freakishly warm temperatures set to hit the North Pole Panda wrestles snowman First look: Lindblad Expeditions' National Geographic Quest Top 5 Diamondbacks prospects: Socrates Brito and beyond Notable sports deaths in 2016 Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip cancel annual Christmas trip due to illness 'Super Mario Run' speeds past App Store records Trailer: 'Passengers' Brazilian firms agree to pay record $3.5 billion to settle bribery scheme Pair charged in Mississippi pawn shop deaths undocumented-students-grapple-with-the-uncertainty-of-a-trump-presidency Las Vegas now runs completely on renewable energy The 8 best golf moments of 2016 There's a picture of Harambe in Harbaugh's office WATCH: A horse is a horse, of course...unless it's not! Abrams: Last minute gifts for entrepreneurs El Gordo: World's largest lottery set at $2.4 billion YouTube star claims Delta booted him for speaking Arabic WATCH: This is not exactly the reaction to Elf on the Shelf this dad was hoping for WATCH: These festive felines bring fun to the holidays Facebook's secretive Building 8 inks deal with 17 universities Worthy explains why Lakers would beat Warriors Baylor fined by NCAA for recruiting violations 27 years after dad killed his mom, boy left behind tells his story Thursday preview: How Giants, Eagles stack up Poll: Trump has not yet made progress in uniting USA USA TODAY poll: There's a clear Democratic front-runner for 2020 Paleologos on the poll: Evaluating Obama's legacy, Trump's transition Nokia sues Apple for patent infringement Wandering but never wavering: Zach Kline's uncommon college football journey Ehh: Voters share their feelings about Trump's next steps Wandering but not wavering: Zach Kline's football journey Sue me! 10 most ridiculous lawsuits of the year Repeat felon arrested in shooting of Washington officer DeSean Jackson fires off at NFL after fine for cleats Can you guess Taron Egerton's secret talent? After Christmas market attack, Berlin shaken but still stoic For transgender people, new name brings relief, security Chris Boswell kicked six FGs and got a drug test Suddenly, a mass scramble for Obamacare Netflix and live TV combine in Sling’s cable-killing AirTV Retailers turn ugly holiday sweaters into big business 'Super Mario Run' just broke an App Store record Surprise! Republicans just introduced a bill that would completely change Social Security Netflix Twitter account hacked Olive Garden boosts parent company profits United Airlines celebrates delivery of new Boeing 777-300ER NFL's Week 16 Gameplan Poll: Don't lock her up, just don't let her run again Fantasy studs, duds: Time to dust off Todd Gurley Police: Michael Floyd’s BAC was 0.217 percent United Airlines celebrates delivery of new Boeing 777-300ER Here's Max Kellerman's plan for fixing 'TNF' Soviet Union's sting fades between generations Boeing CEO assures Trump Air Force One affordable Jellyfish are beautiful, but they're becoming a global headache All your hangover cures under one roof: IHOP + Applebee's Poll: Don't lock her up, just don't let her run again Mutual admiration could push Ronda Rousey from UFC to WWE Undocumented students grapple with the uncertainty of a Trump presidency Zuckerberg: Facebook isn't a 'traditional' media company When Vin dropped by to see Denzel's 'Fences' What we know about Tunisian suspect in Berlin attack Myles Turner made college choice based on a dream Packers will pay fans to shovel snow North Carolina's Republican sore losers: Our view Why fire people doing a great job?: Opposing view 6 products to keep you warm this winter Trump gives Carl Icahn a surprising role HS cancels hockey season after anti-Semitic incidents Fantasy owners just want key players healthy for title games Michael Bennett turned penalty into an ugly sweater 'Longest Night' events remember homeless who died Nokia sues Apple over smartphone patents Matt Moore is in control for Dolphins, but is he enough for playoff push? James Taylor cancels Manila concert to protest Philippines drug killings List of candidates for Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2017 announced In 2016, sports were there when we needed them most 6.4 million signed up for Obamacare in a late rush Dave Ramsey calls Fifth Third 'slimy' as sponsorship ends Nick Saban says Playoff devalues bowl system Marine who died trying to save accident victim called a hero Candymaker Hershey has sweet tooth for just-named CEO All Louisiana troopers to wear body cameras James Taylor cancels Philippines gig to protest murderous anti-drug policy Air Force chief: Personnel shortfall is critical Billionaire Carl Icahn to join Team Trump Get help finding the right movie for your mood this holiday weekend How Titans RB Murray returned to Pro Bowl form Thursday's forecast: Developing storm in 4 Corners Barkley: It’s too late for DeMarcus Cousins to change Honda looks to Google spinoff Waymo for self-driving cars Republicans on House panel seek criminal probes of abortion providers