Navajo Nation NM state Sen. John Pinto, one of last of the Navajo Code Talkers, has died at age 94USA TODAY - Noel Lyn SmithFARMINGTON, N.M. – John Pinto, a long-serving New Mexico state senator and World War II Navajo Code Talker, died Friday, according to the Gallup Police Department. He was 94. Pinto's family issued a statement
Baylor University Former Baylor coach Art Briles named head coach of Texas' Mount Vernon High SchoolUSA TODAY Sports - Jace EvansArt Briles will be on the sidelines in Texas again. The Mount Vernon Independent School District (Texas) announced in a press release Friday night that the former Baylor and Houston coach will serve as
Technology First American Financial exposed data in millions of mortgage documents, report saysUSA TODAY - Edward C. Baig and Elizabeth WeiseAn estimated 885 million digitized documents from mortgage deals dating back to 2003 have been exposed by First American Financial Corp, a provider of title insurance and other services to the real estate
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Na goes low at Colonial again with 62, trails Blixt by 1USA TODAY SportsFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Kevin Na enjoys Colonial and has the cluster of low rounds to prove it. Na eagled the par-5 first hole Friday on the way to an 8-under 62, his third score at least that good in
Colorado Authorities raid 247 homes in Colorado pot bustUSA TODAYAuthorities say they broke up hundreds of black market marijuana growing operations in Colorado that flouted the state's cannabis law by raising tens of thousands of plants in Denver-area homes.\u00a0(May
Lyon Blast hits busy street in Lyon, France, injuring seven; suspect on bicycle soughtUSA TODAYLYON, France — A "low force" blast hit a busy pedestrian street Friday in the French city of Lyon, injuring seven people as it shattered the glass from a refrigerated shop cooler in a bakery, a local said.
James Holzhauer 'Jeopardy!': James Holzhauer hits $2 million mark, inches closer to Ken Jennings' recordUSA TODAY - Anika Reed"Jeopardy!" winner James Holzhauer hit another major milestone Friday with his latest victory. After Holzhauer's win Thursday put him within $10,000 of the $2 million mark, he crossed the threshold on
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoBreanna Stewart Breanna Stewart to be WNBA ambassador this seasonUSA TODAY SportsNEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart will be a paid ambassador for the WNBA this season. The reigning MVP tore her right Achilles tendon while playing overseas this winter and because the league has no injury
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Broadhurst, Toledo vault to Senior PGA Championship leadUSA TODAY SportsPITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Defending champion Paul Broadhurst and Esteban Toledo shared the lead Friday two rounds into the Senior PGA Championship. Another day of unsettled weather led to a shuffle of the
Mississippi 'Here we go again.' Federal judge blocks Mississippi's 'heartbeat' abortion lawUSA TODAY - Geoff Pender and Bracey HarrisJACKSON, Miss. – A federal judge on Friday issued a strongly worded preliminary injunction blocking Mississippi's "heartbeat" abortion law, that would have banned abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy,
Aldi E. coli outbreak linked to Aldi flour after 17 ill; flour recalled in 11 statesUSA TODAY Money - Kelly TykoAn E. coli outbreak that has sickened 17 people in eight states has been linked to flour sold at select Aldi stores, the CDC announced Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a Friday
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoUNC Chapel Hill UNC rallies past Miami, 7-5, in 11 inningsUSA TODAY SportsDURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Ike Freeman hit a sacrifice fly with one out in the 11th inning Friday, lifting North Carolina to a 7-5 victory against Miami and into the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament semifinals.
Tiger Woods Tiger Woods spotted practicing at Pebble Beach ahead of U.S. OpenUSA TODAY Sports - Dan KilbridgeTiger Woods is heading to Dublin, Ohio, in a few days for the Memorial Tournament, but first things first. Instagram user @_krebs831 posted video of Woods walking the grounds Thursday on what looks like
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoKansas Holt leads Texas Tech past Kansas in Big 12 elimination gameUSA TODAY SportsOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Gabe Holt's two-run homer in the seventh inning helped Texas Tech defeat Kansas 7-5 in a Big 12 Tournament elimination game on Friday. The top-seeded Red Raiders (38-16) will need
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Suárez hits 2-run homer in 9th, Reds rally past Cubs 6-5USA TODAY SportsCHICAGO (AP) — Steve Cishek missed with his pitch location. Eugenio Suárez didn't miss with his swing. Suárez hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning off Cishek, one of the Cubs' more reliable relievers,
Technology Why it's a good day to change your passwordUSA TODAY - Jefferson GrahamAnother weekend, another massive data breach. This time it was real estate insurance giant First American Financial, which according to the KrebsOnSecurity security news site, exposed over 800 million
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoJames Paxton Paxton still has knee issue; Gregorius to start 20-day clockUSA TODAY SportsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The only New York Yankees in action Friday were those on the injured list. While the big league club was rained out in Kansas City, Yankees pitcher James Paxton and shortstop Didi
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoArizona Diamondbacks D-backs place LF David Peralta on IL with shoulder injuryUSA TODAY SportsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed left fielder David Peralta on the 10-day injured list with an injured right shoulder. The Diamondbacks also called up first baseman Kevin Cron
Kidnapping of Jayme Closs Jake Patterson sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping Jayme Closs, killing her parentsUSA TODAY - Haley BeMillerBARRON, Wis. – The man who kidnapped 13-year-old Jayme Closs and murdered her parents will spend the rest of his days in prison without a chance for parole. Jake Patterson, who turns 22 on June 17, was
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoFIFA Rapinoe kicks FIFA, says women's soccer not treated equallyUSA TODAY SportsNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. star Megan Rapinoe gave FIFA some kicks two weeks ahead of the World Cup, maintaining the sport's top executives are not doing enough to close a huge gender disparity in investment.
FIFA Opinion: Women's World Cup soccer still gets second-class treatment from FIFAUSA TODAY Sports - Nancy ArmourIt’s time FIFA puts its money where its mouth is. The global soccer leader says it cares about the development of the women’s game, that robust, international competition is critical for soccer’s future.
Aladdin The rule was 'no midriff': Why Jasmine doesn’t bare her belly in ‘Aladdin’USA TODAY - Carly MallenbaumJasmine's signature outfit from the animated "Aladdin" is iconic. You know the look: low-riding turquoise harem pants paired with a tiny off-the-shoulder top that leaves the princess' bellybutton out the
Technology At Collision conference, Facebook and the rest of tech gets taken to task once againUSA TODAY - Rob PegoraroTORONTO — The name of the Collision conference evokes unexpected but enlightening interactions between people. At this year’s edition of this conference, it could also refer to the reputation of certain
Veterans Free food and Memorial Day deals for active military and veterans MondayUSA TODAY Money - Kelly TykoWhile Memorial Day is for honoring military personnel who died in service, businesses across the nation are showing veterans and active-duty military personnel a little love to thank them for their service.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoLyon Auger-Aliassime to meet Paire in Lyon finalUSA TODAY SportsLYON, France (AP) — Felix Auger-Aliassime will seek a first ATP title against local favorite Benoit Paire in the Lyon Open final. Auger-Aliassime defeated top-seeded Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia 2-6,
Cocktails Your favorite cocktails are trash. Here's how to make them betterUSA TODAY - Rasha Ali and Maeve McDermottWe're not just coming for the Aperol Spritz. We're coming for all your favorite cocktails. The New York Times' recent controversial take on the Aperol Spritz was the most divisive thing in the country
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoIowa Fisher, Huskers pound Iowa 11-1 at Big Ten TournamentUSA TODAY SportsOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nate Fisher scattered four hits over seven innings and Nebraska pounded Iowa 11-1 on Friday to reach the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament. Cam Chick had four RBIs for the Huskers
Florida 'Sorry, man': Florida man apologizes to cop before fleeingUSA TODAY The driver was eventually taken into custody and charged with six crimes, including aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer.
Met Gala Best celebrity photos of May 2019: Royal baby, Met Gala, Cannes FIlm FestivalUSA TODAY Best celebrity photos of May 2019: Royal baby, Met Gala, Cannes
Business A new drug costs $2.1 million for children with a muscle-wasting diseaseUSA TODAY - Ken AlltuckerThe Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a $2.125 million gene therapy for a rare disease called spinal muscular atrophy in infants and toddlers. Novartis said it will price the one-time drug,
