USA TODAYadded this to Top StoriesToronto Raptors Shots fired during Toronto Raptors' NBA championship parade, police sayUSA TODAY Sports - AJ Neuharth-KeuschShots were fired at Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square during the Raptors' NBA championship parade on Monday afternoon, the Toronto Police Operations Centre announced on Twitter. "Reports of woman shot.
USA TODAYadded this to Top StoriesSplash Mountain America's top log flume rides: Five of our favorites, from Splash Mountain to Ripsaw FallsUSA TODAY - Arthur LevineThey have not been around as long as roller coasters and carousels, but log flume rides have been thrilling – and dousing – visitors for decades. The concept of the amusement park staple is fairly straightforward.
USA TODAYadded this to Top StoriesJon Stewart It shouldn't take Jon Stewart to rescue 9/11 first respondersUSA TODAY - The Editorial Board50,000 survivors have been diagnosed with 9/11-related illnesses. Reauthorizing compensation is the least Mitch McConnell and Congress can do: Our view Comedian Jon Stewart's viral testimony before Congress
USA TODAYadded this to Top StoriesSundar Pichai Is YouTube too big to fix everything?USA TODAY - Jefferson GrahamOr at least, that's impression Google CEO Sundar Pichai suggested in a CNN interview. Google-owned YouTube has been struggling with all sorts of content that YouTubers have flagged, including fake and
USA TODAYadded this to Top StoriesRachel Dolezal Rachel Dolezal reveals that she's bisexual in the middle of Pride MonthUSA TODAY - Joshua BoteIn the midst of Pride season, Rachel Dolezal shared on social media that she is bisexual. The embattled former president of the NAACP's Spokane, Wash. branch, who has two white parents but self-identifies
USA TODAYadded this to SportsJosh McCown Josh McCown, former Jets quarterback, retires after 17 seasonsUSA TODAY Sports - Andy VasquezThe former Jets quarterback announced his retirement Monday, after playing 17 seasons in the NFL and appearing in games with eight different teams. He spent his final two seasons with the Jet, graciously
USA TODAYadded this to MoneyAmazon Amazon fires back at Ocasio-Cortez’s claim that it pays workers ‘starvation wages’USA TODAY Money - Mallika MitraAmazon responded Monday to a comment by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., that it pays warehouse workers “starvation wages,” saying in a tweet that it pays workers at least $15 per hour plus full
USA TODAYadded this to Top StoriesTrump International Hotels Undocumented workers fired from Trump's clubs to crash re-election campaign rallyUSA TODAY - Rebecca MorinSeveral undocumented immigrants who were fired from President Donald Trump's golf clubs in New Jersey and New York will be speaking out against the president in Orlando, Florida ahead of his re-election
USA TODAYadded this to ReviewedTechnology This amazing machine lets you make nugget ice at home—and it's finally on sale againUSA TODAY - Isabelle KaganI hate to admit that I only recently tried Sonic’s iconic Cherry Limeade for the first time this past year. My sister took me to one of the drive-in fast food spots in Nashville while we were visiting
USA TODAYadded this to EntertainmentGloria Vanderbilt Gloria Vanderbilt, the mom: What she said about the loss of a child, Anderson Cooper coming outUSA TODAY - Amy HanelineGloria Vanderbilt died at age 95 with a vault of titles: heiress, painter, writer, designer, artist, actress, fashion model and philanthropist. But most moms would agree that "mom" is the title that trumps
USA TODAYadded this to Top StoriesPlay buttonCorpus Christi, TX Dallas shooting: Man killed in shootout at federal courthouse was recent college gradUSA TODAY - Alexandria RodriguezCORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 22-year-old man suspected of opening fire on a federal courthouse in Dallas before he was killed in a shootout with federal officers was a Del Mar College student, public records
USA TODAYadded this to EntertainmentDr. Seuss Tree said to inspire Dr. Seuss' 'The Lorax' dies. Who will speak for the trees?USA TODAY - Sonja HallerAs he sat in his mountaintop La Jolla, California, home, spinning lyrical children's tales like "The Cat in the Hat" and "Green Eggs and Ham," Ted Geisel — who we all know as Dr. Seuss — spied the droopy,
USA TODAYadded this to MoneyVermont You'll have enough maple syrup for the winter thanks to VermontUSA TODAY Money - Maleeha SyedVermont took the cake (or maybe syrup on the pancake?) in U.S. maple production for 2019. Which seems expected at this point. The state's Secretary of Agriculture Anson Tebbetts announced that Vermont
USA TODAYadded this to OpinionKirsten Gillibrand Gillibrand wants to silence anyone who is pro-life. That's dangerous: Today's talkerUSA TODAYDemocratic presidential candidate Kirsten Gillibrand revealed her authoritarian instincts when she compared abortion to racism says Phil Boas. Sometimes authoritarian diktats glide so smoothly off the
USA TODAYadded this to SportsAmerican Ninja Warrior Why women's basketball great Tamika Catchings tested herself on 'American Ninja Warrior'USA TODAY Sports - Maggie JonesKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Former Tennessee women's basketball star Tamika Catchings tested herself in a new way this year by competing on "American Ninja Warrior." Catchings, who played for the Lady Vols from
USA TODAYadded this to Top StoriesWildfires This year's wildfire season in California could be worse than last year's, officials warnUSA TODAY - Doyle RiceAs bad as last year's wildfire season was in the western USA, this season's could be even worse, federal forecasters warned. "It's hard to imagine a repeat of this experience, but this is the potential
USA TODAYadded this to MoneyOceans Coca-Cola, Pepsi highlight the 20 corporations producing the most ocean pollutionUSA TODAY Money - Angelo YoungAbout 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans. Not only were they the womb from which life likely emerged at least 3.5 billion years ago, but they act as the planet’s thermostat, transferring from
USA TODAYadded this to Entertain This!West Side Story First look at 'West Side Story': Ansel Elgort's Tony seems smitten in Steven Spielberg remakeUSA TODAY - Carly MallenbaumIn Steven Spielberg's adaptation of "West Side Story," Tony wears Chucks. A first photo is out for the new movie version of the Broadway musical, starring Ansel Elgort ("Baby Driver," "The Fault In Our
USA TODAYadded this to Top StoriesHarvard Parkland school shooting survivor loses admission to Harvard after racist comments surfaceUSA TODAY - Chris QuintanaA survivor of last year's school shooting in Parkland, Florida, wrote on Twitter that Harvard rescinded his admission in connection to racist comments he had made in high school. In the wake of the shooting
USA TODAYadded this to Top StoriesPlay buttonUnited Airlines A United pilot paid for a stranded college student's flight: 'There are no words'USA TODAY - David OliverA United Airlines pilot stepped up to help a stranded college student by paying for her flight back to school after her plane was diverted. The heartwarming story was told in a video posted to United's
USA TODAYadded this to Top StoriesJimmy Buffett Jimmy Buffett fan group became seriously ill while staying at Dominican Republic hotelUSA TODAY - Hannah YasharoffA group of Jimmy Buffett fans are adding themselves to the list of reports of serious illnesses and deaths at hotels in the Dominican Republic. Several member of the Central Oklahoma Parrothead Association
USA TODAYadded this to SportsSports Arch-climbing fans force Raptors to temporarily stop championship paradeUSA TODAY Sports - Andrew JosephThe scene in downtown Toronto was absolutely incredible for the Raptors' NBA championship parade on Monday. But when you have an estimated 2 million people in one place, there is often someone who will
USA TODAYadded this to MoneyHairstyling How a 25-year-old hairstylist drives a six-figure MercedesUSA TODAY Money - Susan TomporAlex Pardoe, 25, is what some might dub the anti-millennial. Except, he's not really. Much like others in their 20s or 30s, he's savvy about building a brand, marketing his talents and recognizing how
USA TODAYadded this to SportsChicago Cubs With new Illinois gambling bill, Cubs consider opening sportsbook at Wrigley FieldUSA TODAY Sports - Scott GleesonThe Chicago Cubs are considering opening up a sportsbook inside and outside of Wrigley Field as the state of Illinois prepares to implement a new sports gambling law, according to an ESPN report. On June
USA TODAYadded this to SportsSports Masters ticket scheme: Family members from Texas plead guilty, pay $275K in restitutionUSA TODAY SportsFour members of a Texas family who were accused of running an elaborate Masters ticket scheme are pleading guilty to the charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and have agreed to pay more than $275,000
USA TODAYadded this to MoneyNHTSA 2018 was third-deadliest of the decade on American roads, NHTSA saysUSA TODAY Money - Nathan BomeyThe year 2018 ranks as the third-deadliest of the previous decade on America's roadways. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated Monday that 36,750 people were killed in the U.S. traffic
USA TODAYadded this to EntertainmentThroat Cancer Megadeth's Dave Mustaine diagnosed with throat cancer, cancels Summerfest show and tourUSA TODAY - Piet LevySummerfest's July 4 show at Milwaukee's American Family Insurance Amphitheater with Megadeth has been canceled, leaving the amphitheater dark for an evening. Megadeth lead singer Dave Mustaine announced
USA TODAYadded this to TravelSpain Tapas 101: Rick Steves' guide to eating adventurously, authentically and affordably in SpainUSA TODAY - Rick StevesWhen it comes to eating in Spain, I love gathering around the table or bar for tapas: a parade of small dishes served family-style. I never tire of them. The experience is like an edible scavenger hunt,
