Antonio Brown Antonio Brown's accuser meets with NFL, UAW goes on strike: 5 things you need to know MondayUSA TODAY - EditorsThe woman who has accused New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown of sexual assault and rape is scheduled to meet with the NFL on Monday as the league investigates the matter. Britney Taylor a
Opinion Trump raids military families, national security to pay for border wall: Vets in CongressUSA TODAY - Gil Cisneros and Anthony BrownMexico is not paying for the wall. So Trump is taking money that was supposed to support US allies, military families and projects to keep us safe. President Donald Trump recently announced he will divert
NASCAR Former NASCAR champion driver Mike Stefanik dies in plane crash at 61USA TODAY Sports - Kelly CrandallNine-time NASCAR touring series champion Mike Stefanik has died in a plane crash. He was 61. “Mike Stefanik was one of the most successful drivers in NASCAR history, but even more so, he was a true representative
Opioids OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy as part of opioids settlementUSA TODAY Money - Geoff MulvihillPurdue Pharma, the company that made billions selling the prescription painkiller OxyContin, filed for bankruptcy in White Plains, New York, days after reaching a tentative settlement with many of the
Sports Julio Jones' late TD scorches battered Eagles in Falcons' thrilling winUSA TODAY Sports - Martin FrankATLANTA – There was no way the Eagles should even have had a chance. Not when three of their top receivers were out of the game in the first quarter. Not when quarterback Carson Wentz threw two interceptions
Country Music Ken Burns' 'Country Music': The cultural 'Rub' that sparked an American soundUSA TODAY - Matthew LeimkuehlerOn the debut episode of 16-hour PBS documentary epic “Country Music,” Ken Burns tackles “The Rub” that ignited an American musical flame. The story begins nearly 100 years ago, with Burns and film writer
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Saints DE Cameron Jordan rips 'Foot Locker' NFL refs for officiating mistakeUSA TODAY Sports - Luke JohnsonLOS ANGELES — Cameron Jordan stood at the post-game podium in a makeshift tent outside the visitor’s locker room at LA Memorial Coliseum and admitted he was doing everything he could not to see red. The
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoDrew Brees Opinion: Drew Brees' injury could significantly shift balance of power in NFCUSA TODAY Sports - Jarrett BellLOS ANGELES — Turns out that another blown call wasn’t the biggest problem facing the New Orleans Saints after they absorbed a 27-9 drubbing against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at the L.A. Coliseum.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports 32 things we learned from Week 2 of the 2019 NFL seasonUSA TODAY Sports - Nate DavisThe 32 things we learned from Week 2 of the 2019 NFL season: 1. Knock on wood if you're with me, but I'll kinda miss seeing infield dirt in September NFL games. But after the Raiders' contest in Oakland
Wisconsin Ric Ocasek, lead singer for new-wave icons The Cars, found dead at 75USA TODAY - Susan Haas and Kim WillisRic Ocasek, frontman and lead singer for new-wave icons The Cars, has been found dead in New York. New York Police Det. Martin Brown confirmed to USA TODAY that police were called to Ocasek's residence
Sports 4-year-old sells lemonade to raise money for Florida State coach Willie Taggart's buyoutUSA TODAY Sports - Jim HenryWhen Florida State football gives you lemons, make lemonade to help pay for Seminoles coach Willie Taggart’s $17 million buyout. That’s what 4-year-old Grayton Grant did early Sunday, setting up a “Free
Sports ‘We haven’t practiced that’: Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys teammates pull back curtain on Dak Prescott’s 42-yard keeperUSA TODAY Sports - Jori EpsteinHe had already rushed 20 yards downfield on a zone read after faking a handoff to Tony Pollard with 2:30 to play in the second quarter. His running lane was mostly clear. But Redskins cornerback Josh neared.
Charlottesville, VA Confederate statue that prompted Charlottesville rally must stay, judge rulesUSA TODAY - Kristin LamA Virginia judge has blocked the city of Charlottesville's effort to remove the Confederate statue that sparked a deadly white nationalist rally in 2017. Circuit Court Judge Richard Moore ruled that any
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMinnesota Vikings Aaron Rodgers takes blame for getting down wrong, killing Packers' drive vs. VikingsUSA TODAY Sports - Ryan Wood and Jim OwczarskiGREEN BAY — When Aaron Rodgers looked at where the football was spotted late in the second quarter, he thought the Green Bay Packers had a first down. They didn’t. Instead, it was fourth-and-1 with a more
Andrew Finch 'Call of Duty' gamer Casey Viner solicited a fatal 'swatting' call. He was sentenced to 15 months in prisonUSA TODAY - Kristin LamA 19-year-old gamer who planned a hoax 911 call that resulted in a Kansas man's death was sentenced to 15 months in prison last week. Casey Viner had pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a case of "swatting,"
Indianapolis Colts Opinion: Did we just watch the final kicks of Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri?USA TODAY Sports - Gregg DoyelNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Black smoke was billowing from Nissan Stadium, dark and ominous, before Adam Vinatieri tried his first kick Sunday. He made that first one, too, though who could blame you for forgetting?
Opinion Flashback: The FBI Kavanaugh investigation was a joke. I tried to help and was ignored.USA TODAY - William E. ScheuermanKavanaugh Yale classmate: While under pressure from Trump and Senate GOP leaders, the FBI rebuffed me and others when we tried to provide information. Editor's note: This column was originally published
Saudi Aramco Will the drone strikes in Saudi Arabia impact gas prices? Experts say yes.USA TODAY Money - Dalvin BrownDrone strikes on two major oil facilities in Saudi Arabia Saturday could impact the price of gas in the coming weeks, experts say. Gradual increases may be seen at U.S. gas stations before next weekend
Sports The Redskins' defense was supposed to be their strength. Instead, it's become a question markUSA TODAY Sports - Tom SchadLANDOVER, Md. — Josh Norman hunched in front of his locker Sunday afternoon, staring for several minutes at the box score that had been printed for him, trying to understand. The defense was supposed be
Latin Grammy Granger Smith shares emotional update 3 months after losing son River: 'Life is a storm'USA TODAY - Susan HaasGranger Smith is back on Instagram with an emotional update, three months after the death of his son in a tragic accident. "I haven’t said much on socials lately," Smith wrote in his post Saturday. "It’s
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Opinion: Saints dealt more bad breaks with Drew Brees' injury, another blown callUSA TODAY Sports - Jarrett BellThe New Orleans Saints must be so sick of this. In a cruel twist of NFL fate, the rematch of the infamous NFC title game – marred by the missed pass interference call in crunch time that helped the Rams
Lifestyle 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' star Rachel Bloom announces pregnancy after Emmy winUSA TODAY - Sonja Haller"Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" star Rachel Bloom took home her first Emmy this weekend and revealed someone surprising she's sharing it with. Bloom's first-ever Creative Arts Emmy was for best original music and
Fashion (India) After 20 years of using the same numbers, Delaware man wins $25,000 a year in the lotteryUSA TODAY - Jessica BiesWILMINGTON, Del. - Ever since he won $500 in the lottery 20 years ago, one 65-year-old New Castle man has been playing the same numbers over and over, hoping they'd pay off again. On Sept. 9, they finally
Sports Redskins CB Josh Norman rails against media: 'Don't try to twist people'USA TODAY Sports - Tom SchadLANDOVER, Md. — Josh Norman believes some of his words were taken out of context in the leadup to Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. And after Washington's 31-21 loss, he was not very happy about
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Drew Brees leaves Saints' loss vs. Rams with hand injury; Teddy Bridgewater steps inUSA TODAY Sports - Jarrett BellLOS ANGELES — Drew Brees was knocked out of the New Orleans Saints' NFC title game rematch against the Los Angeles Rams due to an injured hand. Brees did not return to the Saints' 27-9 loss to the Rams.
The Emmy Awards Creative Arts Emmys 2019: Sterling K. Brown, Angela Bassett go glam on the red carpetUSA TODAY
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Kyler Murray's comeback bid for Cardinals comes up short vs. RavensUSA TODAY Sports - Bob McManamanCardinals insider Bob McManaman offers a breakdown of Sunday’s game between the Cardinals and Ravens at M&T Stadium in Baltimore: Recap: A week after earning AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors, Ravens
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Packers strike early, hold on to beat Vikings 21-16 and improve to 2-0USA TODAY Sports - Ryan WoodGREEN BAY – In their 2019 home opener, the Green Bay Packers blasted to a comfortable lead early in the second quarter. Maybe a bit too comfortable. The Packers scored three touchdowns before the Minnesota
Sports Mike Trout out for the season, but remains front-runner for AL MVPUSA TODAY Sports - Steve GardnerLos Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout, who has missed the past week with a foot injury, will not return to action for the rest of this season. The Angels announced Sunday that Trout will have surgery
trump news update Trump talks with Democratic leaders as pressure mounts for gun control legislationUSA TODAY - Nicholas WuWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump talked on the phone with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Sunday morning as pressure mounted for Congress to act on gun control. a
