FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Putintseva beats Zidansek at Nuremberg Cup to win 1st titleUSA TODAY SportsNUREMBERG, Germany (AP) — Top-seeded Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan defeated Slovenia's Tamara Zidansek 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 to win the Nuremberg Cup final for her first WTA singles title on Saturday. The 39th-ranked
Donald Trump Jon Voight releases video calling Trump 'the greatest president since Abraham Lincoln'USA TODAY - Nicholas WuOn Friday night, the actor Jon Voight released a two-partvideo on Twitter calling President Donald Trump "the greatest president since Abraham Lincoln." Voight started his video by saying, "our president
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoLewis Hamilton Hamilton dedicates Monaco GP pole to friend and mentor LaudaUSA TODAY SportsMONACO (AP) — Lewis Hamilton beat his Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas to take pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday, while Ferrari slipped down the grid after another error-strewn performance.
Maui Hiker Amanda Eller found alive after being lost 2 weeks in Maui, Hawaii forestUSA TODAY - Doug StanglinA 35-year-old physical therapist and yoga instructor who went missing in the Makawao Forest Reserve on Maui, Hawaii, two weeks ago has been found alive, according to her family and a Facebook page devoted
North Korea Bolton says latest North Korea missile test violates U.N. resolutionUSA TODAY - Doug StanglinU.S. national security adviser John Bolton said Saturday that recent short-range missile tests by North Korea that President Donald Trump had dismissed as "very standard" were a violation of U.N. Security
Play buttonTechnology Cut the cord and one cool savings trickUSA TODAY - Jefferson GrahamThe Game of Thrones ended this week and with it potentially tons of HBO Now subscriptions as well. That was clearly the morning-after chatter on Twitter. Why continue paying now that the show is history?
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoNASCAR Most drivers want NASCAR's longest race to remain 600 milesUSA TODAY SportsCONCORD, N.C. (AP) — With a furrowed brow NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip scoffed at the notion that the Coca-Cola 600 race is too long and should be shortened by, say, maybe a hundred miles or so. "Is what
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Soccer club president latest tie to French corruption probeUSA TODAY SportsGENEVA (AP) — The president of French soccer champion Paris Saint-Germain is the latest sports official implicated in a sprawling five-year corruption probe that keeps spreading. Prosecutors in France
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoThomas Tuchel PSG coach Thomas Tuchel extends contract for another yearUSA TODAY SportsPARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel has extended his contract at the French champion for another year until June 2021, despite a disappointing second half of the season. The German coach
Paul Whelan American accused of being a spy says he's being threatened, abused in Russian prisonUSA TODAY - Kristen Jordan Shamus and Deirdre ShesgreenMichigan businessman Paul Whelan told reporters in a Russian courtroom Friday that he's being threatened, abused and harassed at Moscow's Lefortovo Detention Facility, and that his imprisonment on an charge
Dan Aykroyd 5 books not to miss: 'Wild and Crazy Guys,' 'Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered,' 'Queen Bee'USA TODAY - Barbara VanDenburghIn search of something good to read? USA TODAY's Barbara VanDenburgh scopes out the shelves for this week’s hottest new book releases. 1. “Wild and Crazy Guys,” by Nick de Semlyen (Crown, nonfiction, sale
Boeing 737 MAX On autopilot: 'Pilots are losing their basic flying skills,' some fear after Boeing 737 Max crashesUSA TODAY - Chris WoodyardAutomation has made planes safer and more efficient, but the crashes of two Boeing 737 Max jets is leading some to wonder if there is a dangerous flip side. While advanced autopilots and computers are
Technology On Memorial Day weekend, return to video games you've put aside recentlyUSA TODAY - Mike Snider and Brett MolinaMemorial Day is a day to remember those in the military who have died serving our country. The three-day weekend also unofficially marks the start of summer, which for many means barbecues or parties or
Technology Bargain shopping for video games, gaming accessories can pay off at dollar storesUSA TODAY - Marc SaltzmanWhile you might pop into your local dollar store to pick up odds and ends – such as school supplies, snacks, or loot bag gifts – be sure to take a walk down the electronics aisle as you’ll likely be surprised
Capita Here's how much a US dollar is worth in every state. In Mississippi, $1 goes furtherUSA TODAY Money - Michael B. SauterThe U.S. dollar is one of the strongest currencies in the world, meaning its purchasing power is much greater than the currencies of nearly all other independent nations. Yet the purchasing power of a
Money This is how much a dollar is worth in every state in the USUSA TODAY US dollar: Here's how much $1 is worth, state by state
Ken Jeong To the Class of 2019, thoughts from Oprah Winfrey, Mike Pence, Ken Jeong, Robert F. Smith and other commencement speakersUSA TODAYVice President Mike Pence, Taylor University: “We live in a time when religious belief is under assault. We’ve seen unspeakable acts of violence against religious communities. Synagogues in Pennsylvania
Opinion As a college counselor, I see students on their worst days — days that are now more commonUSA TODAY - Bettina Bohle-FrankelEven accomplished students from supportive families can become unmoored in college. And data shows the student mental health crisis is getting worse. The freshman in my office had finally summoned the
West Point Trumps in Japan, record Southeast heat, Indianapolis 500: 5 things you need to know this weekendUSA TODAY - EditorsPresident Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived in Japan Saturday for what the Associated Press calls, "a social call meant to highlight the alliance between the countries and the friendship
Melania Trump Trump arrives in Japan for state visit, will meet PM Abe, new emperorUSA TODAYTOKYO – President Donald Trump has arrived in Japan for a state visit that will make him the first world leader to meet the country’s new emperor. Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived Saturday aboard
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoToronto Blue Jays Blue Jays promote Cavan Biggio, son of Hall of Famer CraigUSA TODAY SportsTORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays prospect Cavan Biggio, the son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, was brought up by Toronto on Friday and made his major league debut against San Diego. Biggio was in the lineup, eighth
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoToronto Raptors Stakes are high as Bucks, Raptors meet in Game 6USA TODAY SportsTORONTO (AP) — There's no escaping the reality of what's at stake when the Toronto Raptors host the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night. The surging Raptors have
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoBoston Bruins Bruins' veteran quintet could be key in latest Cup bidUSA TODAY SportsBOSTON (AP) — When the Boston Bruins take the ice against the St. Louis Blues, they will do it with a core group of veterans who know what it's like to hoist the Stanley Cup — and have it slip from their
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMichael Wacha LEADING OFF: Morton's streak, Biggio's bid, Wacha's moveUSA TODAY SportsRays right-hander Charlie Morton hasn't lost in his last 17 starts, going 7-0 with a 3.21 ERA in a span that started last August with Houston. Morton (4-0, 2.65) faces Carlos Carrasco and the Indians Cleveland.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Smyly gets first win since 2016 as Rangers rally to winUSA TODAY SportsANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Drew Smyly has had a long road back from Tommy John elbow surgery, and the Texas left-hander put together a quality start on Friday night that helped earn him his first win in three
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoArizona Diamondbacks Diamondbacks break out of slump with 18-2 win over GiantsUSA TODAY SportsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks took out a week of frustrations on San Francisco's pitching staff. Ildemaro Vargas had five hits and a home run, Adam Jones added four hits and a homer, and
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoPhiladelphia Phillies McCutchen, Hoskins lead Phillies past Brewers 6-4USA TODAY SportsMILWAUKEE (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies needed a big performance from their bullpen after Jerad Eickhoff struggled. Five relievers combined for six scoreless innings and Andrew McCutchen hit a tiebreaking
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Rosario, homer-happy Twins romp past White Sox 11-4USA TODAY SportsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Though they're not yet one-third of the way through the season, the Minnesota Twins have been putting on quite the show. These first 50 games were packed with big hits and broken records.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoDetroit Tigers Tigers outslug Mets 9-8 to snap 9-game skidUSA TODAY SportsNEW YORK (AP) — Winless for almost two weeks, the Detroit Tigers finally busted loose for nine runs and needed every last one of them. JaCoby Jones homered and had a career-high four RBIs , including go-ahead
