FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Former Louisville basketball coach Denny Crum hospitalized after strokeUSA TODAY Sports - Danielle LernerFormer Louisville basketball coach Denny Crum was hospitalized recently with his second stroke in two years. Jonathan Israel, the Denny Crum Scholarship Foundation's principal fundraiser, shared the news
Greg Abbott 'Save Chick-Fil-A bill' clears the Texas House along party linesUSA TODAY - John Moritzhttps://media.gannett-cdn.com/5049773641001/5049773641001_5519461679001_5519461332001.mp4 AUSTIN, TEXAS — After emotional speeches by members of the Texas House's still-new LBGTQ Caucus, a measure dubbed
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMaryland Maryland women add Tennessee transfer Mimi CollinsUSA TODAY SportsCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland has boosted its frontcourt by adding Tennessee transfer Mimi Collins. Maryland announced Tuesday that Collins had signed with the Terrapins. Collins announced May 2 on
News (U.S.) President Trump's immigration road map has a big flawUSA TODAY - Mark KrikorianMerit-based system and other changes are good, but plan fails to address problems with mass immigration: Another view The new White House immigration proposal is intended as a policy road map, showing
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Josh Jones not in attendance at Packers' OTAsUSA TODAY SportsGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Packers would love nothing better than to put an offseason of turmoil behind them. Not so fast: Safety Josh Jones reportedly wants a trade. With just about everyone on the 90-man
Payless ShoeSource When are Payless stores closing? It depends but some are staying open longerUSA TODAY Money - Kelly TykoSome Payless ShoeSource stores are sticking around a little longer than expected. While the Topeka, Kansas-based discount shoe retailer originally said in February that all of its approximately 2,300-plus
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoShohei Ohtani Angels place Simmons on 10-day IL, Ohtani OK after scareUSA TODAY SportsANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels have placed Andrelton Simmons on the 10-day injured list after he sprained his left ankle during a loss to the Minnesota Twins. The shortstop sustained a 3
Opinion How Trump's immigration plan could migrate from doubtful to doableUSA TODAY - The Editorial BoardA bigger skilled immigrant pool is good policy. But instead of sharply cutting family-sponsored immigration, scrap the 'diversity lottery': Our view One good indication of the headwinds that President
Tyrann Mathieu Man arrested for alleged extortion attempt against Chiefs' Tyrann Mathieu, per reportUSA TODAY Sports - Lorenzo ReyesA New Orleans man was arrested after allegedly trying to extort Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu for more than $1 million, according to a report. WDSU reported that it obtained a federal affidavit
Robert Kraft Robert Kraft trial indefinitely postponed while video suppression ruling is appealedUSA TODAY SportsWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge has delayed the trial of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on a misdemeanor charge that he paid for sex at a massage parlor in Jupiter, Florida. Judge
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoChristian Yelich Brewers' Christian Yelich scratched due to back spasmsUSA TODAY SportsMILWAUKEE (AP) — NL MVP Christian Yelich was scratched from Milwaukee's lineup against Cincinnati on Tuesday night because of back spasms. Yelich leads the major leagues with 19 home runs and is batting
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoTodd Frazier Frazier, Eaton exchange more barbs from a distanceUSA TODAY SportsNEW YORK (AP) — Mets third baseman Todd Frazier and Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton were back at it with more barbs Tuesday. During New York's 5-3 win on Monday the two jawed at each other from a distance,
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Setbacks motivated Maria Fassi to return, win NCAA titleUSA TODAY SportsFARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Nothing drives Maria Fassi of Mexico like failure. Fassi was the Annika Award last year as the best player in women's golf as a junior at Arkansas, only to play some of her worst
The White House House Democrats subpoena former White House communications director Hope HicksUSA TODAY - Rebecca MorinFormer White House communications director Hope Hicks, who was once one of President Donald Trump's most trusted advisers, was subpoenaed Tuesday by the House Judiciary Committee — the latest move in tensions
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoNFL Owners NFL owners to consider tweaking pass interference reviewsUSA TODAY SportsKEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — NFL owners meeting Wednesday will consider a proposal to refine the new rule that allows challenges involving pass interference, and may also announce locations to host upcoming
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoWashington State Washington State fires baseball coach Marty LeesUSA TODAY SportsPULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State has fired baseball coach Marty Lees after four disappointing seasons. Athletic director Pat Chun said Tuesday that Washington State needs to find someone to return
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMarcus Mariota Mariota's approach to final year of contract: 'Let it ride'USA TODAY SportsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Going into the final year of his rookie contract, Marcus Mariota hasn't changed anything about how he prepares for this season. That includes no talk of holding out or public demands
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoJulian Edelman AP Source: Pats, Edelman agree to two-year extensionUSA TODAY SportsFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says the New England Patriots have reached an agreement on a two-year extension with receiver Julian Edelman. The deal is worth $18 million
Drug Addiction Columbine survivor Austin Eubanks spoke about emotional pain and drug addiction before deathUSA TODAY - Trevor HughesDENVER – Austin Eubanks stood last month before an audience in Kentucky with a powerful warning: Millions of Americans are suffering with crippling emotional pain that we just don't know how to fix. The
Starbucks Starbucks customers sue claiming exposure to potentially fatal pest-control chemicalsUSA TODAY Money - Zlati MeyerA group of Starbucks customers in New York City are suing the coffee-shop chain, claiming pest-extermination strips that contain a potentially lethal chemical were used in the company’s Manhattan locations.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoDerek Carr Carr back for 6th year as Raiders QB after offseason rumorsUSA TODAY SportsALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Derek Carr acknowledged that all the speculation about whether the Oakland Raiders would draft a quarterback this offseason to replace him as starter got annoying, even if he was
Aretha Franklin Aretha Franklin's handwritten wills reveal window into her private world: Read them hereUSA TODAY - Brian McCollumBut three handwritten documents apparently prepared by Aretha Franklin show that the singer was indeed thinking about the fate of her estate. Franklin was thought to have left no will when she died Aug.
Iran How real is Iran threat? Democrats fear Trump administration using intel to justify conflictUSA TODAY - Deirdre ShesgreenWASHINGTON – Top Trump administration officials told lawmakers Tuesday that U.S. military deployments in the Middle East were purely defensive and not aimed at provoking a war with Iran, amid growing in
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Ethridge, Ole Miss top Missouri 2-1 in SEC TournamentUSA TODAY SportsHOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Will Ethridge allowed one run in seven innings and Mississippi beat Missouri 2-1 Tuesday in the first round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament. The defending champion Rebels
Business Dow ends higher after US backs off China sales restrictions, snapping 2-day skidUSA TODAY Money - Damian J. Troise and Alex VeigaTechnology companies helped power stocks broadly higher on Wall Street Tuesday, snapping the market’s two-day losing streak. The rally followed the U.S. government’s decision to temporarily ease off proposed
Airports Airport security bins are gross; these antimicrobial replacements might helpUSA TODAY - Adrienne JordanNew antimicrobial checkpoint bins are being introduced at dozens of U.S. airports. Airport security bins carried more viruses than other areas of the airport — more than passport counters, staircase rails
Celebrity News Comedian Artie Lange of 'Crashing' arrested for violating drug court programUSA TODAY - Rodrigo TorrejonStand-up comedian and former radio co-host Artie Lange was arrested in a halfway house for violating his drug court program, authorities said. Lange, who rose to prominence as a cast member on "MadTV"
Matthew Stafford How football helped Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford cope with wife's health scareUSA TODAY Sports - Dave BirkettMatthew Stafford spent some time away from football when his wife, Kelly, underwent brain surgery last month. Now that he’s back, Stafford said he has been able to compartmentalize his wife’s health from
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoDiego Costa Diego Costa injures ankle in Atletico Madrid friendlyUSA TODAY SportsMADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid says Diego Costa sprained his left ankle in the team's 2-1 loss in a friendly against Beitar Jerusalem on Tuesday. Costa left the field on a stretcher in the first half of
