Opinion 'I'm not crazy, I just miss my family dearly along with my freedom': Ferrell ScottUSA TODAY - Eileen RiversAfter 11 years of incarceration for a third-strike marijuana charge, life without connections is a struggle. This letter is part of USA TODAY's Lifers series, which focuses on people who will likely remain
Cyber-attacks Cyberattacks on Texas cities put other governments on guardUSA TODAY - Kathleen FoodyCHICAGO — Cyberattacks that recently crippled nearly two dozen Texas cities have put other local governments on guard, offering the latest evidence that hackers can halt routine operations by locking computers
Northern California Fast-spreading wildfire forces evacuations in Northern CaliforniaUSA TODAY - Alayna Shulman and Damon ArthurREDDING, Calif. – A fire that was "spreading rapidly" Thursday morning in Northern California burned 600 acres and forced numerous evacuations, including at the initial shelter set up for residents at
Robert Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr. teases major surprise: 'All will be revealed' at Rolling Stones concertUSA TODAY - Bryan AlexanderSomething mysterious is going down with the Rolling Stones concert at the Rose Bowl on Thursday night. Robert Downey Jr. has promised it's going to be big, posting a cryptic, trippy video on his official
Trump Administration 70 US mayors urge Trump administration to 'abandon' proposed changes to federal food stamp programUSA TODAY - Kristin LamMayors from 70 cities across the country spoke out against proposed cuts by the Trump administration to the federal food stamp program in a letter, raising concerns that the change will hurt children's
Opinion Want an assault weapons ban? Don't couple it with a mandatory gun buyback.USA TODAY - The Editorial BoardBeto O'Rourke and other Democratic presidential candidates are playing right into the NRA's 'from my cold, dead hands': Our view When actor Charlton Heston raised a replica musket over his head at a National
Drafting Fantasy football draft strategy: How to handle holdouts, find sleepers and ace your draftUSA TODAY Sports - David DoreyAnother fantasy football season brings new names to match with old questions. Who to draft? When to select different positions? Can I beat that jerk in Accounting? There are currently deep concerns running
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports X Games star Nyquist to coach US team at Tokyo OlympicsUSA TODAY SportsThe first thing Ryan Nyquist wants to make perfectly clear is that he's not retiring. He could, of course. Nyquist is among the most accomplished BMX Freestyle riders in the sport's short history, a pioneer
SEC Championship Game Opinion: Why Vanderbilt can win the SEC football title, and why Alabama could notUSA TODAY SportsCollege football begins Saturday. The real stuff, too. Not the disillusioned preseason pro football that has been on TV the past couple weeks. Florida and Miami (Fla.) will tangle in Orlando on Saturday,
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoArkansas Ohio State to host Arkansas State in 2022USA TODAY SportsArkansas State made the announcement Thursday in a news release. The teams will face off on Sept. 10, 2022, at Ohio Stadium in the first-ever meeting between the programs. Ohio State will open its 2022
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Thomas loses cushion, shares lead in Tour ChampionshipUSA TODAY SportsATLANTA (AP) — Xander Schauffele was six shots behind before he ever hit a shot Thursday in the new scoring format for the Tour Championship. His goal was to keep his head down, play good golf and see
Opinion Beto O’Rourke: As president, I’d institute a mandatory buyback of assault weaponsUSA TODAYOnly America has more guns than people. Following the lead of moms demanding action and students marching for their lives, let's end the mass shooting epidemic: Opposing view On Aug. 3, my hometown of
Conor McGregor Conor McGregor says he was 'in the wrong' for punching older man at pubUSA TODAY Sports - Andy NesbittConor McGregor has been in the news again for the wrong reasons after TMZ recently released video of an incident in which the fighter punched an older man in a pub in Dublin. McGregor broke his silence
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoJimmy Garoppolo 49ers QB Garoppolo looks to bounce back from rough weekUSA TODAY SportsSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Coach Kyle Shanahan is confident Jimmy Garoppolo has the physical tools to succeed as an NFL quarterback for the 49ers as evidenced by what he's shown over 10 starts in five
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Top seed Wang rallies to reach Bronx Open semifinalsUSA TODAY SportsNEW YORK (AP) — Top-seeded Wang Qiang rallied from a dismal start to beat Anna Blinkova 0-6, 6-1, 6-4 on Thursday and reach the semifinals of the Bronx Open. Wang won just six of 20 points on her serve
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports making gift to refurbish Louisville stadium seatsUSA TODAY SportsLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Online apparel retailer Zappos.com has made a five-year, $1.5 million commitment to Louisville athletics to refurbish lower bowl seats in Cardinal Stadium and restore their red The
Sports Boston Celtics legend Bob Cousy receives Presidential Medal of Freedom from Donald TrumpUSA TODAY Sports - Lorenzo ReyesPresident Donald Trump awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former NBA legend Bob Cousy on Thursday afternoon. “It’s very special for two other reasons,” the Hall of Famer said in his acceptance
Todd Chrisley Todd Chrisley says he forgives estranged daughter Lindsie, calls out children for 'greed'USA TODAY - Cydney HendersonTodd Chrisley is trying to make amends with his estranged daughter, Lindsie Chrisley. The "Chrisley Knows Best" reality star said he has unconditional love for his daughter, adding it's "heartbreaking"
Taylor Swift Taylor Swift throws it back to '1989' in swoon-worthy, Christmas-themed 'Lover' videoUSA TODAY - Patrick RyanOne of Taylor Swift's best songs in years now has one of her best music videos. Mere hours before she is set to unleash new album "Lover" into the world, Swift released a gorgeous new clip for its romantic
Apple Card Apple wants people to know how to clean its new credit cardUSA TODAY - Michael LiedtkeSAN FRANCISCO — Apple believes some of its zealous customers will treasure its new titanium credit card so much that they will spend time polishing its white finish. That's why Apple has posted instructions
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoRussell Westbrook Gilgeous-Alexander prepares to help fill Westbrook's roleUSA TODAY SportsOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wants to temper expectations. Maybe that is understandable. He is preparing to step into the point guard position Russell Westbrook held for 11 years for the
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Angels shut down rookie pitcher Griffin Canning for seasonUSA TODAY SportsANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels rookie right-hander Griffin Canning will miss the rest of the season with mild elbow inflammation. Canning is the Angels' most promising pitching prospect in years.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoRasmus Dahlin Sabres Dahlin tells AP he's better prepared for 2nd seasonUSA TODAY SportsBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Last season didn't sit well with Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. Unaccustomed to losing and no longer a rookie, Dahlin told The Associated Press on Thursday he feels better
Phone Companies Major phone carriers, state AGs team up to combat robocallsUSA TODAY - Tali ArbelNEW YORK – Major phone companies have pledged to do more to fight robocalls plaguing Americans, the country’s state attorneys general say. It’s the latest step from government and industry to combat the
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoNashville, TN Nashville soccer CEO: Stadium cost up as much as $75 millionUSA TODAY SportsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The head of the Nashville Soccer Club says the new MLS stadium is on schedule to open in 2022 and will cost at least $50 million more than original projections. Chief executive
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSyracuse, NY Syracuse eliminates mention of Carrier in FB media guideUSA TODAY SportsSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse University has eliminated mention of Carrier from references to the school's domed stadium in the 2019 football media guide. Several sections in the media guide are identical
Joe Walsh These are the few Republicans that may challenge Trump in the 2020 primariesUSA TODAY - Savannah BehrmannWASHINGTON -- In a party that overwhelmingly supports President Donald Trump, a few naysayers are popping up, raising the prospect that Trump could face more opposition from within his own party as he
C-USA UTEP Miners TE Luke Laufenberg, son of ex-Cowboys QB Babe Laufenberg, dies of cancerUSA TODAY Sports - Bret BloomquistLuke Laufenberg, a 21-year-old junior tight end at UTEP, died Thursday after a two-year battle with leukemia, just six and a half months after he was introduced on signing day as a gem of UTEP's 2019 and
