Stocks What's the best approach to boost your 401(k)? Active, passive or a little of both?USA TODAY Money - Ken FisherThe late, great Jack Bogle of Vanguard once called passive investment “the greatest invention in the history of finance.” His legendary career thrived upon this premise. Now, conventional wisdom commonly
College & University Student loan crisis: These are the schools that pay off the leastUSA TODAY Money - Samuel StebbinsThe growing student loan debt crisis is one of the most daunting public policy challenges of our time. In the last 10 years alone, total student loan debt more than doubled in the United States, overtaking
American Revolution President Trump's racist followers are few. Black, brown and immigrant Americans are many.USA TODAY - Ouisa DavisWhen the president leads the cry against four congresswomen who express objection to government policies, it is disturbing and threatens to divide us. “America — Love It or Leave It.” I haven’t heard sentiment
United States My immigration story is also a story of assimilation. It's personal, but also universal.USA TODAY - Saritha PrabhuThe best part of immigration and assimilation is that you’re at a giant buffet where you get to pick, choose and retain the best from both worlds. This June marked a personal milestone for me: I’ve spent
Scarlett Johansson Comic-Con: Why Scarlett Johansson feels it's 'the right time' for solo 'Black Widow' filmUSA TODAY - Brian TruittSAN DIEGO — Scarlett Johansson would have happily ended her run as Avengers superspy Black Widow with her emotional and fatal finale in “Avengers: Endgame.” But like any good secret agent, Johansson got
Ilhan Omar Republicans should let Donald Trump alone own his idiotic, offensive behaviorUSA TODAY - Robert RobbOne cannot argue that the House should condemn what Omar said but not what Trump tweeted. His tweets were stunningly vile, even by Trumpian standards. Republican officeholders are stuck with President
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoLos Angeles Angels Fletcher, Trout lead Angels past Mariners 6-2USA TODAY SportsSEATTLE (AP) — Mariners manager Scott Servais calls it a "high sky," that time of night when the baseball tends to disappear somewhere between the ballpark lights and a starless sky. Luis Rengifo's two-out
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoKeith Thurman Manny Pacquiao beats Keith Thurman by split decisionUSA TODAY SportsLAS VEGAS (AP) — From his first-round knockdown punches to his tenacious 12th-round finish, Manny Pacquiao gave yet another one-sided thrashing to Father Time. Keith Thurman was a whole lot tougher to
Sports Manny Pacquiao defeats Keith Thurman via split decision: Round-by-round analysisUSA TODAY Sports - Josh PeterManny Pacquiao handed Keith Thurman his first loss Saturday night in a WBA welterweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs) took the fight in a split decision
Hall of Fame 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony: Time, TV, streaming infoUSA TODAY SportsOnly the elite are inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Less than 2% of all Major League Baseball players end up in Cooperstown, New York. On Sunday, the Hall will welcome six new members to the exclusive
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMiami Marlins Beaty's 3-run HR helps Dodgers recover to beat Marlins 10-6USA TODAY SportsLOS ANGELES (AP) — Matt Beaty keeps making it difficult for the Los Angeles Dodgers to send him down to Triple-A again. The rookie came off the bench to play left field during the eighth inning against
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Torrence takes No. 1 spot at Mile-High NHRA NationalsUSA TODAY SportsMORRISON, Colo. (AP) — Steve Torrence took the No. 1 spot in Top Fuel qualifying Saturday in the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. The defending series champion and current points had
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoTokyo 2020 Surfers test waves ahead of sport's Olympic debut at TokyoUSA TODAY SportsICHINOMIYA, Japan (AP) — As one of the new sports added to the program for 2020 Tokyo Olympics, surfing is arguably the most glamorous and is sure to bring a new dimension as the IOC seeks a younger audience.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Union beat Fire 2-0 to increase Eastern Conference leadUSA TODAY SportsCHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Marco Fabián and Anthony Fontana scored and the Philadelphia Union beat the Chicago Fire 2-0 on Saturday night to increase their Eastern Conference lead. Fabián opened the scoring the
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoZack Greinke Moustakas homers, Brewers rally to beat Diamondbacks 8-3USA TODAY SportsPHOENIX (AP) — Zack Greinke stymied Milwaukee's hitters most of the night, wriggling out of one jam while moving up baseball's all-time strikeouts list. Mike Moustakas hit a three-run homer in the eighth
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMinnesota United Silva's volley lifts RSL to 1-1 draw with Minnesota UnitedUSA TODAY SportsSANDY, Utah (AP) — Marcelo Silva tied it in the 71st minute and Real Salt Lake held on for a 1-1 draw, ending Minnesota United's four-game winning streak Saturday night. Jefferson Savarino gathered a attempt
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoEarthquakes Wondolowski, Earthquakes hand Whitecaps 5th straight lossUSA TODAY SportsVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Chris Wondolowski had a goal and an assist and the San Jose Earthquakes beat the slumping Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Saturday night. Valeri Qazaishvili and Magnus Eriksson
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoBaltimore Orioles Red Sox go on offensive, hit 3 HRs in 17-6 rout of OriolesUSA TODAY SportsBALTIMORE (AP) — On a sizzling night at Camden Yards, the Boston Red Sox worked up a sweat running around the bases during their most prolific offensive performance of the year. Jackie Bradley Jr. hit
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMinnesota Twins Davis' 2-out, 2-run single in 9th lifts A's over Twins 5-4USA TODAY SportsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Khris Davis had been a fixture in the cleanup spot for most of the past four seasons, putting together three straight 40-homer, 100-RBI seasons. He hadn't been living up to his usual
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoNYCFC Mitrita lifts NYCFC over 10-man Rapids, 2-1USA TODAY SportsCOMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Alexandru Mitrita scored in the 83rd minute and New York City FC beat the 10-man Colorado Rapids 2-1 in a game delayed by severe weather Saturday night. Colorado (5-11-5) went
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoAtlanta Braves Sánchez, Adams pace Nationals past Braves, 5-3USA TODAY SportsATLANTA (AP) — Nationals closer Sean Doolittle knew his team couldn't afford to falter in the late innings for the second straight night. "I hesitate to use the phrase that today was a must-win game because
UFC Greg Hardy gets TKO win in first minute against Juan Adams at UFC on ESPN 4USA TODAY Sports - Dave DoyleNot only did he call out the former NFL All-Pro player, but he made sure to mention Hardy’s status as a convicted domestic abuser – charges were eventually dismissed – early and often in the run-up to
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoBrittney Griner Brittney Griner scores 17 points, Mercury beat Wings 70-66USA TODAY SportsARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brittney Griner had 17 points and eight rebounds, DeWanna Bonner added 14 points, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Dallas Wings 70-66 on Saturday night. Leilani Mitchell added points
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSporting Kansas City Badji, Ferreira score; FC Dallas beats Sporting KC 2-0USA TODAY SportsKANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Dominique Badji and Jesús Ferreira scored and FC Dallas beat Sporting Kansas City 2-0 on Saturday night. Badji opened the scoring for FC Dallas (9-8-5) in the 37th minute. A miscommunication
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Griner scores 17, Mercury beat Wings 70-66USA TODAY SportsARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brittney Griner had 17 points and eight rebounds, DeWanna Bonner added 14 points, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Dallas Wings 70-66 on Saturday night. Leilani Mitchell added points
Sports Li Na, Mary Pierce, Yevgeny Kafelnikov inducted into Tennis Hall of FameUSA TODAY SportsNEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Li Na has broken new ground at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The 37-year-old former Chinese star became the first Asian-born player to be inducted on Saturday. She was enshrined
Marvel Studios Marvel announces 'Black Widow,' fourth 'Thor' film, Mahershala Ali as 'Blade' at Comic-ConUSA TODAY - Brian TruittSAN DIEGO – Saturday's Marvel Studios panel is always the most anticipated presentation at San Diego Comic-Con, the one thousands of fans camp out overnight to watch live, and this year's was one of its
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports 16-year-old Preston Summerhays wins US Junior AmateurUSA TODAY SportsTOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Preston Summerhays won the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship on Saturday, beating Bo Jin of China 2 and 1 in the 36-hole final at Inverness Club. "I don't even know how to explain how
Stocks What's the best approach to boost your 401(k)? Active, passive or a little of both?USA TODAY Money - Ken FisherThe late, great Jack Bogle of Vanguard once called passive investment “the greatest invention in the history of finance.” His legendary career thrived upon this premise. Now, conventional wisdom commonly
College & University Student loan crisis: These are the schools that pay off the leastUSA TODAY Money - Samuel StebbinsThe growing student loan debt crisis is one of the most daunting public policy challenges of our time. In the last 10 years alone, total student loan debt more than doubled in the United States, overtaking
American Revolution President Trump's racist followers are few. Black, brown and immigrant Americans are many.USA TODAY - Ouisa DavisWhen the president leads the cry against four congresswomen who express objection to government policies, it is disturbing and threatens to divide us. “America — Love It or Leave It.” I haven’t heard sentiment
United States My immigration story is also a story of assimilation. It's personal, but also universal.USA TODAY - Saritha PrabhuThe best part of immigration and assimilation is that you’re at a giant buffet where you get to pick, choose and retain the best from both worlds. This June marked a personal milestone for me: I’ve spent
Scarlett Johansson Comic-Con: Why Scarlett Johansson feels it's 'the right time' for solo 'Black Widow' filmUSA TODAY - Brian TruittSAN DIEGO — Scarlett Johansson would have happily ended her run as Avengers superspy Black Widow with her emotional and fatal finale in “Avengers: Endgame.” But like any good secret agent, Johansson got
Ilhan Omar Republicans should let Donald Trump alone own his idiotic, offensive behaviorUSA TODAY - Robert RobbOne cannot argue that the House should condemn what Omar said but not what Trump tweeted. His tweets were stunningly vile, even by Trumpian standards. Republican officeholders are stuck with President
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoLos Angeles Angels Fletcher, Trout lead Angels past Mariners 6-2USA TODAY SportsSEATTLE (AP) — Mariners manager Scott Servais calls it a "high sky," that time of night when the baseball tends to disappear somewhere between the ballpark lights and a starless sky. Luis Rengifo's two-out
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoKeith Thurman Manny Pacquiao beats Keith Thurman by split decisionUSA TODAY SportsLAS VEGAS (AP) — From his first-round knockdown punches to his tenacious 12th-round finish, Manny Pacquiao gave yet another one-sided thrashing to Father Time. Keith Thurman was a whole lot tougher to
Sports Manny Pacquiao defeats Keith Thurman via split decision: Round-by-round analysisUSA TODAY Sports - Josh PeterManny Pacquiao handed Keith Thurman his first loss Saturday night in a WBA welterweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs) took the fight in a split decision
Hall of Fame 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony: Time, TV, streaming infoUSA TODAY SportsOnly the elite are inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Less than 2% of all Major League Baseball players end up in Cooperstown, New York. On Sunday, the Hall will welcome six new members to the exclusive
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMiami Marlins Beaty's 3-run HR helps Dodgers recover to beat Marlins 10-6USA TODAY SportsLOS ANGELES (AP) — Matt Beaty keeps making it difficult for the Los Angeles Dodgers to send him down to Triple-A again. The rookie came off the bench to play left field during the eighth inning against
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Torrence takes No. 1 spot at Mile-High NHRA NationalsUSA TODAY SportsMORRISON, Colo. (AP) — Steve Torrence took the No. 1 spot in Top Fuel qualifying Saturday in the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. The defending series champion and current points had
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoTokyo 2020 Surfers test waves ahead of sport's Olympic debut at TokyoUSA TODAY SportsICHINOMIYA, Japan (AP) — As one of the new sports added to the program for 2020 Tokyo Olympics, surfing is arguably the most glamorous and is sure to bring a new dimension as the IOC seeks a younger audience.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Union beat Fire 2-0 to increase Eastern Conference leadUSA TODAY SportsCHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Marco Fabián and Anthony Fontana scored and the Philadelphia Union beat the Chicago Fire 2-0 on Saturday night to increase their Eastern Conference lead. Fabián opened the scoring the
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoZack Greinke Moustakas homers, Brewers rally to beat Diamondbacks 8-3USA TODAY SportsPHOENIX (AP) — Zack Greinke stymied Milwaukee's hitters most of the night, wriggling out of one jam while moving up baseball's all-time strikeouts list. Mike Moustakas hit a three-run homer in the eighth
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMinnesota United Silva's volley lifts RSL to 1-1 draw with Minnesota UnitedUSA TODAY SportsSANDY, Utah (AP) — Marcelo Silva tied it in the 71st minute and Real Salt Lake held on for a 1-1 draw, ending Minnesota United's four-game winning streak Saturday night. Jefferson Savarino gathered a attempt
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoEarthquakes Wondolowski, Earthquakes hand Whitecaps 5th straight lossUSA TODAY SportsVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Chris Wondolowski had a goal and an assist and the San Jose Earthquakes beat the slumping Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Saturday night. Valeri Qazaishvili and Magnus Eriksson
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoBaltimore Orioles Red Sox go on offensive, hit 3 HRs in 17-6 rout of OriolesUSA TODAY SportsBALTIMORE (AP) — On a sizzling night at Camden Yards, the Boston Red Sox worked up a sweat running around the bases during their most prolific offensive performance of the year. Jackie Bradley Jr. hit
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMinnesota Twins Davis' 2-out, 2-run single in 9th lifts A's over Twins 5-4USA TODAY SportsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Khris Davis had been a fixture in the cleanup spot for most of the past four seasons, putting together three straight 40-homer, 100-RBI seasons. He hadn't been living up to his usual
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoNYCFC Mitrita lifts NYCFC over 10-man Rapids, 2-1USA TODAY SportsCOMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Alexandru Mitrita scored in the 83rd minute and New York City FC beat the 10-man Colorado Rapids 2-1 in a game delayed by severe weather Saturday night. Colorado (5-11-5) went
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoAtlanta Braves Sánchez, Adams pace Nationals past Braves, 5-3USA TODAY SportsATLANTA (AP) — Nationals closer Sean Doolittle knew his team couldn't afford to falter in the late innings for the second straight night. "I hesitate to use the phrase that today was a must-win game because
UFC Greg Hardy gets TKO win in first minute against Juan Adams at UFC on ESPN 4USA TODAY Sports - Dave DoyleNot only did he call out the former NFL All-Pro player, but he made sure to mention Hardy’s status as a convicted domestic abuser – charges were eventually dismissed – early and often in the run-up to
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoBrittney Griner Brittney Griner scores 17 points, Mercury beat Wings 70-66USA TODAY SportsARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brittney Griner had 17 points and eight rebounds, DeWanna Bonner added 14 points, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Dallas Wings 70-66 on Saturday night. Leilani Mitchell added points
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSporting Kansas City Badji, Ferreira score; FC Dallas beats Sporting KC 2-0USA TODAY SportsKANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Dominique Badji and Jesús Ferreira scored and FC Dallas beat Sporting Kansas City 2-0 on Saturday night. Badji opened the scoring for FC Dallas (9-8-5) in the 37th minute. A miscommunication
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Griner scores 17, Mercury beat Wings 70-66USA TODAY SportsARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brittney Griner had 17 points and eight rebounds, DeWanna Bonner added 14 points, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Dallas Wings 70-66 on Saturday night. Leilani Mitchell added points
Sports Li Na, Mary Pierce, Yevgeny Kafelnikov inducted into Tennis Hall of FameUSA TODAY SportsNEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Li Na has broken new ground at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The 37-year-old former Chinese star became the first Asian-born player to be inducted on Saturday. She was enshrined
Marvel Studios Marvel announces 'Black Widow,' fourth 'Thor' film, Mahershala Ali as 'Blade' at Comic-ConUSA TODAY - Brian TruittSAN DIEGO – Saturday's Marvel Studios panel is always the most anticipated presentation at San Diego Comic-Con, the one thousands of fans camp out overnight to watch live, and this year's was one of its
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports 16-year-old Preston Summerhays wins US Junior AmateurUSA TODAY SportsTOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Preston Summerhays won the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship on Saturday, beating Bo Jin of China 2 and 1 in the 36-hole final at Inverness Club. "I don't even know how to explain how
