December 14
December roundup: A look at the hottest hotel renovations Lin congratulates 16-year-old on Harvard acceptance Fed raising interest rates no reason to freak out No easy answers for NFL, but changes needed in concussion protocol Doug Jones, Omarosa, Meghan McCain, #MeToo: Newsletter Wednesday This family's punny holiday will give you laughs 5 ways to turn a temp job into a permanent one Will Trump’s low ever hit rock bottom? Publicist Kelly Cutrone claims Simmons tried to rape her in 1991 Pacers Sign Guy trolls Paul George in return to Indiana After Alabama election, an opportunity for both GOP, Democrats Roger Goodell's NFL contract done, but time will reveal price he paid DNC: Alabama voted for the right party Snub? Video of Pacers greats omits returning Paul George Angels to acquire Ian Kinsler in trade with Tigers Hotel news: December's notable renovations Angels have 'no concern' with Shohei Ohtani's elbow, ponder 6-man rotation Science of 'Star Wars': What's needed to make lightsabers reality Guy decorates Christmas tree while spinning in car Sexual harassment: Women often can't avoid their harassers Scott Boras speaks his truth: 'Much easier to have the best players' Tavis Smiley dropped by PBS amid 'troubling allegations' of misconduct Louisville files counterclaim against Rick Pitino for damages Roy Moore loss sparks conservative blame game: The Bubble Doug Jones wins in Alabama: What it means for Trump and Republicans LPGA schedule: 34 events, record prize money Mom arrested after son had 323 doctor visits, 13 surgeries, officials say Carson Wentz shares hopeful message after surgery Russell Westbrook started singing after interview Louisville countersues Rick Pitino for damages Packers' Aaron Rodgers: 'I'm not coming back to save this team' Russell Simmons accused of rape by three more women PBS suspends Tavis Smiley show amid sexual misconduct claims Ky. lawmaker facing sexual assault allegations commits suicide 13 basic 'Star Wars' things to know if you've never seen the films Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is ignoring Kevin Hart's baby name suggestion Angels acquire Ian Kinsler in trade with Tigers Morgan Spurlock's 'Super Size Me 2' pulled from Sundance festival Russell Westbrook signed basketballs for young OKC fans after win Golden Globes: Oprah to be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award Brandon Dubinsky's orbital bone broken in fight Kyrie Irving wore shoes with little lobsters on them Paul George gets boos and a win in return to Indiana Ky. lawmaker facing sexual allegations dies of 'probable suicide' John Cena pours his heart out over fiancée Nikki Bella Paul George gets the boos, but Pacers get the loss Traffic may be rough over the holidays with record number of travelers Tony Holm Week 15 fantasy football chat Military Reaper drones join battle against wildfires Candy cane dishes, desserts and drinks Russia doping: IOC schools Trump Predators' P.K. Subban scores from center ice Banning entire Russia team is bad politics Doyel: If loathing Paul George is wrong, I don't want to be right Ford denies plan to import Fusion sedans from China to U.S. TV tonight: Taylor Swift rings in the holidays with Jingle Ball 2017 On Sandy Hook five-year anniversary, rethink active shooter drills Doctors Without Borders: At least 6,700 Rohingya killed in Myanmar Net neutrality, Sandy Hook, and Brexit: 5 things to know Thursday Checking out of a hotel: Seven things not to do North Korea: U.N. to investigate claim that South Korea abducted 12 women Stung by '16 losses, liberal donors launch research and strategy arm In Star Wars, Anakin Skywalker shouldn't have been in the Jedi Order Norwegian Air adds 4 new routes to Europe; fares start at $199 one way Candy cane dishes, desserts and drinks ISIS captures U.S.-supplied weapons from Syrian rebels A look into Gianni Versace's Miami Beach mansion--now a hotel Want to be smart about credit cards? 5 must-follow rules Ask a Fool: How can I find stocks to hold for 50 years? Adorable meerkats cool down with popsicles The Gianni Versace mansion is now a hotel. Here's a look inside Disney to buy key 21st Century Fox assets for $52.4 billion Celebrity Cruises touts Wave Season deal 'Secret sister': 7 reasons to avoid gift exchange scam These 10 Charleston artisans are creating goods with a Southern accent How Cincinnati fell in love with one of America's weirdest dishes Tax bill: Ample tax cuts for business, wealthy in new GOP tax plan Ranking all 39 college football bowl games: Here are 20-11 How to support children going into surgery Food industry rocked 2017, thanks to unicorns, M&As, Amazon Duck hunting on Texas’ Gulf Coast Duck hunting on Texas’ Gulf Coast Philip Seymour Hoffman's partner recounts how he slid back into drugs Joel Embiid hit back at Towns in Instagram burn Omarosa denies White House firing on 'GMA' What will life be like for LiAngelo, LaMelo in Lithuania? 'The Simpsons' predicted Disney would own Fox Here are the 4 most exciting deals on Amazon right now Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting: 5-year anniversary in Newtown USA TODAY Sports college football staff picks for every bowl game Live stream: NASA announces latest Kepler discovery Late-night TV explains how 'black women saved America' from Roy Moore Philip Seymour Hoffman's partner Mimi O'Donnell speaks out What is Dwayne Johnson thankful for? 2017 year in review: 50 stories from 50 states that moved us in 2017 Time-lapse of Geminid meteor shower seen from Florida Delta picks Airbus over Boeing for huge 100-jet order Star WR recommits to Tennessee over Georgia Coach fired for 'profane' word in text message Teva Pharmaceutical Industries job cuts: Drugmaker to significantly reduce 7,000-person U.S. workforce Quiz: Name that airport Free Shipping Day 2017: Dec. 15 is one of the last days to shop online This 4K TV could be 2017's best value Brexit: The cost for Brexit keeps rising for UK 12 days of National Geographic's Photo Ark Giant panda picks Auburn over UCF in Peach Bowl LiAngelo Ball Says He Only Thanked President Trump Because UCLA Made Him Emmitt Smith has advice for Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott MLB winter meetings rumor roundup: Can Red Sox land Hosmer, Martinez? 'A Christmas Story Live!' offers new take on a beloved holiday classic Louisville basketball's recruiting challenge: Who will be coach? Blake Farenthold: Texas lawmaker won't seek another term Feds approve disclosure requirement for Facebook ads Nat Geo sounds alarm on wildlife conservation with 12 days of photos Vladimir Putin: Russia meddling in U.S. election is ‘spy hysteria’ Holiday cards: How to address them the correct way Steve Bannon is a cancer on the GOP and Roy Moore's loss won't stop him LaMelo, LiAngelo may make teammates richer Kentucky lawmaker Dan Johnson killed himself, autopsy finds ABC pulls 'Great American Baking Show' amid harassment claims Dale Earnhardt on why it took 20 years to win Daytona 500 Cardinals trade Stephen Piscotty to his hometown Oakland Christmas Card etiquette mistakes we hope you'll never make White House: Here's who has been fired and who resigned Live stream: The FCC votes on net neutrality The public wants accountability for congressional sexual harassment Sean Payton anticipates RB Alvin Kamara playing Sunday MLB to investigate Shohei Ohtani medical record leaks Net neutrality: protests at the FCC New NBA All-Star voting format to include Amazon Alexa, 2-for-1 days 'Star Wars': How women make 'The Last Jedi' a Force Could a Disney-Fox deal get by regulators? Dan Johnson commits suicide after sex assault accusation HIV worries: Appalachia is 1 shared drug needle away from next big outbreak 'GMA' host Robin Roberts on Omarosa's White House exit: 'Bye, Felicia' New York Times publisher Arthur Sulzberger, Jr. hands reins to son Keaton Jones hasn't returned to school since viral anti-bullying video What does Disney buying Fox assets mean for ESPN? USA TODAY Sports' Week 15 NFL picks: Patriots or Steelers for AFC supremacy? 5 truths about Social Security This 6-year-old is earning more than $11 million a year on YouTube Can Thunder Put it All Together? Can Man City Be the Next 'Invincibles'? Browns GM rips 'Moneyball' front office Mike Golic says he wouldn't take CTE test ABC severs ties with Johnny Iuzzini, pulls 'Baking Show' amid claims 'Black Mirror' Season 4 review: Sci-fi series has a little less bite Twins, closer Fernando Rodney agree to 1-year deal Supercross racer shares details of gruesome injury Camel hospital opens in Dubai Kellogg's opens new, bigger cereal cafe in New York City Is it up to Aaron Rodgers to save Packers' season? MLS' Blockbuster Offseason Shows Teams Are Willingness to Spend Money Has Chris Paul's reputation improved in Houston? mary-sheep-fight-over-jesus-at-church-nativity-program Scottie Pippen says LeBron has 'probably' passed Jordan Carnival Fascination: San Juan-based cruise ship to get a makeover Jimmy Kimmel, Bryan Cranston give USA TODAY's Editorial Board props in Best of Late Night extra Jimmy Kimmel, Bryan Cranston give USA TODAY's Editorial Board props in Best of Late Night extra DeAngelo Williams awkwardly argues with TV hosts Remembering Obama's tearful Sandy Hook speech FCC overturns net neutrality rules, supporters plan to continue fight Live stream: 'Up and Vanished' creator answers your questions live What I'm watching this weekend in college basketball France collision: Four children killed after train and school bus crash 'NetNeutality' trends on Twitter, and it's driving users crazy The book Christmas tree is a trend – and we love it! Cardinals Trade Stephen Piscotty to Athletics, Will be Closer to Mother With ALS Video Shows Former Cowboys Defensive End Damontre Moore Involved in Violent Street Fight John Cena shows he's not serious as a peace-loving bull in 'Ferdinand' National Cupcake Day 2017: Get free, sweet treats and discounts Fantasy football start/sit: Alex Collins, Josh Gordon, more NTSB: drone pilot couldn't see collision with Army helicopter Disney, Fox deal: Dream projects that need to become reality Lithuanians react to Ball brothers' signing One bad tweet can cost you a college scholarship Canucks fan wins car, acts like it was no big deal Fantasy football: Week 15 Start 'Em/Sit 'Em A death in Boulder: how a fraternity brother's alcohol overdose changed the community Chloe Kim, Red Gerard are part of USA's youth movement in snowboarding Net neutrality: FCC votes to repeal, and critics are angry 3 college football bowl games to watch Saturday How important is U.S. Soccer's addition of general manager position? Boxer shares shocking picture of his face after a fight Net neutrality ruling: Mark Ruffalo, Alyssa Milano, celebrities react FCC votes down Obama-era ‘net neutrality’ rules U.S. Soccer: Christian Pulisic is youngest to win Male Player of Year 15 gifts your beauty-obsessed friends will love Kyle Kuzma, Jayson Tatum are among NBA rookie risers Andrew Cuomo: Reporter's question on harassment 'disservice to women' Venezuela crisis: Venezuelans flee to Peru, other Latin American countries DACA: What will the end of deferred action mean for recipients? Marlins' fire sale makes little sense Comics on women, blacks and the Alabama vote in Best of Late Night Companies profit from undocumented laborers, dump them after injuries Comics on women, blacks and the Alabama vote in Best of Late Night Zoo animals receive Christmas treats Omarosa responds to firing claims: 'I resigned' Shaun White fails to reach Dew Tour halfpipe finals Google Home Max review: A fine if expensive speaker for music Mock drafts are good holiday gifts for Browns fans Eagles center destroys recycling bin, storms out Here’s how to survive the airports over the holidays No charges will be filed against Oklahoma running back Rodney Anderson New York attorney general will sue to stop the FCC's 'illegal rollback of net neutrality' How to find the best last-minute holiday travel deals Year in review: 10 medical advances that raised our hopes in 2017 Stephen Piscotty: Cardinals' trade with Oakland shows a rare grace Peyton Manning surprises travelers at Denver airport Tax bill drama: Rubio, Lee could change votes over child tax credit Embiid unleashed his first Dream Shake 4 years ago Rooftopping: Why those like Chinese daredevil Wu Yongnin dangle Georgia Linebacker Natrez Patrick Has Marijuana Charge Dropped Scott Mills to become BET Networks president as Debra Lee steps aside WH Press Secretary Sarah Sanders bakes pies for press corps potluck Gordie Bailey: How fraternities continue to thrive after pledges die He’s the first American to survive without a trachea Georgia linebacker Natrez Patrick has marijuana charge dropped Robotic soccer during RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2017 What you don't know about Social Security in 2018 Football prepares deaf students for life beyond the gridiron Poker player suffers crushing straight flush loss Fans use Civil War to trash-talk Rose Bowl game Yahoo splits Shohei Ohtani into 2 fantasy players NFL scouts are too obsessed with 'the look' LeBron tells young fan he'll dunk on Lonzo Ball for him Baggage fee: Airline tries to charge mom $150 to check frozen breast milk Read the 2017 White House holiday poem by Greg Clugston Trump wants to turn back regulations to 1960 Climate Point: Fires a sign of things to come Ryan Shazier still in hospital, starts physical rehabilitation Lolo Jones faced with stiff competition to make Olympic bobsled team Nativity scene played by toddlers goes very, very badly Disney to buy key 21st Century Fox assets for $52.4 billion Venture capitalist Shervin Pishevar quits firm after sexual harassment allegations MLB winter meetings: All the transactions from four days in Florida College football bowls: Executive pay soaring around $1 million Donald Trump talks deregulation, literally cuts red tape The day the Internet died? Depends who you ask FCC pulls the plug on net neutrality, Farenthold's farewell and more 'Merry Chrismukkah:' How interfaith families celebrate the holidays Christian Pulisic wins U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year MLB winter meetings mark a slow offseason Mikey Garcia seeks world title in fourth weight class in San Antonio Donald Trump talks deregulation, literally cuts red tape Say hello to Google Home Max Disney to buy key 21st Century Fox assets for $52.4 billion Jolting the Bolts: How the Chargers saved their season after 0-4 start What LaMelo and LiAngelo can expect when they get to Lithuania There's a new president at BET What's changing in the tax bill Republicans are unveiling Friday Dale Jr. paint scheme breaks bestselling model record Cavs-Bucks to be first NBA broadcast in 4K HDR Five Wall Street Milestones To Watch Colorado's Snowmass Mountain celebrates 50 years of skiing NBA GM weighs in on Ball family in Lithuania Costco's online sales soared in the latest quarter Orioles ready to trade Manny Machado - but fear a back channel to the Bronx Kyrie shares new shoes and message about finding purpose It's still too easy to push blacks, other minorities off of juries Norwegian publication says Jay Z's Tidal is losing money Soyuz returns crew back to Earth Snowmass Mountain resort celebrates 50th anniversary Stormy the cow escapes Philadelphia nativity scene twice in one morning Matt Lauer scandal: Lawyer for accuser blasts NBC, ex-intern details affair Inauguration day protesters: First trial goes to closing arguments Qantas will use Dreamliner for new route to San Francisco Showtime releases Mayweather-McGregor PPV numbers 'Nativity' Cow arrested twice during bold night out in Philly Five new accounts of sexual misconduct hit Dustin Hoffman Team of destiny? Steelers embrace taking aim at Patriots McCain trying to 'get rested up' after cancer treatment, friends say Want to risk your job? Then fake being sick.