Money Christmas is just around the corner: Start saving now to avoid headaches laterUSA TODAY Money - Aimee PicchiEven though the kids are just heading back to school and December may seem far away, it’s not too early to draw up a financial plan for the holidays. That’s because creating your financial blueprint now
Awards Alan Alda loves this video of him tap-dancing with his granddaughter. Now, so do we!USA TODAY - Sonja HallerAlan Alda lit up Twitter with a throwback video of himself tap-dancing with his granddaughter. The "M*A*S*H" star posted the video over the weekend and it's tallied more 54,000 likes and 4,000 retweets.
Theron Charlize Theron shares rare photo of one of her kids during family vacationUSA TODAY - Sonja HallerActress Charlize Theron gave us a rare glimpse of one of her children during a family vacation. The "Bombshell" actress doesn't share photos of her children's faces on social media, and the last photo
Money Amid the volatility, take a fresh look at your goalsUSA TODAY Money - Nancy TenglerIf you are exhausted (as I am) watching the markets go up and down on a tweet, perhaps you should step back from the day to day kerfuffle which is the stock market and take a fresh look at your goals.
Kelly Ripa Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos drop daughter Lola off at college: 'The nest is getting roomy'USA TODAY - Amy HanelineKelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are like every parent right now – crying as they watch their children grow up too fast. The couple dropped daughter Lola off at New York University weekend, and mom (and are
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports McCowan leads Fever over Storm 63-54USA TODAY SportsSEATTLE (AP) — Teaira McCowan had 22 points and 19 rebounds and the Indiana Fever kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 63-54 win over the Seattle Storm on Sunday. Seattle clinched a playoff spot
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMinnesota Lynx Hot-shooting Lynx beat Aces 98-77USA TODAY SportsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier and Danielle Robinson scored 23 points each and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Las Vegas Aces 98-77 on Sunday. Sylvia Fowles added 14 points for the Lynx (15-15), who 59
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports McIlroy joins Tiger Woods as 2-time winner of the FedEx CupUSA TODAY SportsATLANTA (AP) — The crowd rushing to circle the 18th green. The steady chants. It all sounded so familiar to Rory McIlroy at East Lake, with one big difference. One year after he was an overlooked bystander
Brooks Koepka Brooks Koepka's Tour Championship run falls short: 'I can't bring it every day'USA TODAY Sports - Dan KilbridgeATLANTA — Brooks Koepka finished the third round Sunday morning with a 2-under 68 to take a one-shot lead at East Lake. Suddenly he was in control, on top of the leaderboard and in position to drop the
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Jobe shoots 63, charges past Couples to win Boeing ClassicUSA TODAY SportsSNOQUALMIE, Wash. (AP) — Brandt Jobe used his best round of the year to spoil what was supposed to be a day-long celebration for hometown favorite Fred Couples. Jobe rallied from seven strokes down, shooting
Aaron Judge Aaron Judge promises fan he'd hit homer, then delivers with big blast off Clayton KershawUSA TODAY Sports - Andy NesbittAaron Judge is apparently a man of his word. Just ask the fan he spoke to before Sunday night's game at Dodger Stadium. The New York Yankees star right fielder was seen talking to a big fan of his before
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoBaseball Rendon helps Nats sweep Cubs 7-5 in 11 for 5th straight winUSA TODAY SportsCHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Rendon homered and had four hits, including an RBI single in the 11th inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 7-5 on Sunday for their fifth straight victory. Soto
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoFC Cincinnati Zardes leads Crew over FC Cincinnati 3-1USA TODAY SportsCINCINNATI (AP) — Gyasi Zardes scored twice and the Columbus Crew beat expansion FC Cincinnati in the second match of the rivalry on Sunday. The teams played to a 2-2 draw in their first-ever MLS meeting
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Danny Hay appointed coach of New Zealand men's teamUSA TODAY SportsWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Former international defender Danny Hay has been appointed as New Zealand's head coach, becoming only the second man to play for and coach the national team. The 44-year-old
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSoftball Nebraska announces softball coach Rhonda Revelle to returnUSA TODAY SportsLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Rhonda Revelle is back as Nebraska softball coach after going on paid administrative leave in July. Athletic director Bill Moos announced Revelle's return Sunday night. He had placed
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Carpenter snaps out of slump as Cards sweep Rockies, 11-4USA TODAY SportsST. LOUIS (AP) — Matt Carpenter knew it was just a matter of time. The veteran infielder busted out of a prolonged slump with a homer and two singles as the St. Louis Cardinals cruised to an 11-4 victory
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Veteran safety McDonald released by DolphinsUSA TODAY SportsMIAMI (AP) — Veteran safety T.J. McDonald, who started 14 games for the Miami Dolphins last season, has been released. McDonald, a six-year veteran with 75 career starts, was due to make $5 million this
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Sky pull away late to beat Mercury 94-86USA TODAY SportsPHOENIX (AP) — Allie Quigley scored 24 points and passed 1,000 career made field goals to help the Chicago Sky beat the Phoenix Mercury 94-86 on Sunday. Courtney Vandersloot added nine points, nine rebounds
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoDidi Gregorius Gregorius leaves Yankees game after being hit by pitchUSA TODAY SportsLOS ANGELES (AP) — Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius has left New York's game at Dodger Stadium after being hit by a pitch from Los Angeles starter Clayton Kershaw. Gregorius sustained a right shoulder
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Pats' Thomas says he's close to return from Achilles' injuryUSA TODAY SportsFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Demaryius Thomas says he's close. He can feel it. "I can feel it certain days and certain days I can't," the veteran wide receiver said Sunday. "It's a thing that I feel when play.
San Diego Padres Padres pull hilarious prank on visiting Red Sox fans during 'Sweet Caroline' singalongUSA TODAY Sports - Andrew JosephAnyone who has ever attended a Boston Red Sox road game likely noticed that Red Sox fans are everywhere. They have fans in every city. They travel well. And if you're a small-market (and struggling) team
Policing 'Words and pictures matter': Two Alaska 13-year-olds arrested for middle school shooting plans, police sayUSA TODAY - Kristin LamAlaska authorities arrested two 13-year-old students for planning to bring a gun to their school and shoot people, the Juneau Police Department said in a release. Officers took the juveniles into custody
Amazon Pressure, prayers and protests: Amazon fires push Brazil to the forefront of international conversationsUSA TODAY - Jorge L. Ortizhttps://mp4media.gannett-cdn.com/28911775001/28911775001_6075937613001_6075929680001.mp4 Amid an international outcry and protests at home over the proliferation of fires in the Amazon rainforest, the
Ryan Reynolds Ryan Reynolds trolls pregnant wife Blake Lively on her birthday with unflattering photosUSA TODAY - Sonja HallerThat's probably why, on her 32nd birthday, husband Ryan Reynolds thought it would be hilarious to show her in a series of less than flattering photos. On Sunday, the "Deadpool" actor gifted us with 10
Money I'm 24 and I let a financial planner see my spending habits. It was terrifying, at firstUSA TODAY Money - Morgan HinesWhen my brother and I were little, we separated any money we made into two Skippy peanut butter jars for savings and spendings. The system worked, for a while. At 24, after graduating from a master's I
Instagram Chrissy Teigen laments being her family's 'designated photo taker.' Moms so relateUSA TODAY - Sonja HallerChrissy Teigen just shared an age-old lament. She's the family picture taker. The mom to Luna, 3, and Miles, 1, revealed on Instagram over the weekend that she is the "designated photo taker." Moms understand.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoPittsburgh Pirates Bauer rocked as Pirates beat Reds 9-8 for three-game sweepUSA TODAY SportsPITTSBURGH (AP) — Trevor Bauer's beginning with the Cincinnati Reds has been about as rocky as his ending with the Cleveland Indians. Bauer allowed eight runs in three innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates
Rory McIlroy Rory McIlroy wins Tour Championshp, captures FedEx Cup and $15 million bonus moneyUSA TODAY Sports - Steve DiMeglioATLANTA – Rory McIlroy used the most powerful and important club in his bag – the driver – to rip off 28 drives of 320 yards or longer this week at East Lake Golf Club during the Tour Championship. At
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Ray helps D'backs avoid sweep, beat Brewers 5-2USA TODAY SportsMILWAUKEE (AP) — Robbie Ray convinced Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo to allow him to finish the fifth inning, and it paid off. Ray returned from the injured list and pitched five scoreless innings,
Sports Louisiana shuts out Curacao to win first Little League World Series titleUSA TODAY SportsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — For the second straight day, a line drive found the glove of Louisiana shortstop Stan Wiltz and a dogpile ensued in the infield at Lamade Stadium. Stan was fine with all
