IDK #FeelingCute challenge: Texas prison guards fired after probe into 'inappropriate' postsUSA TODAY - Joel ShannonDays after the Texas Department of Criminal Justice announced an investigation into reports of "inappropriate" photos and social media comments by correctional officers, multiple officers have been fired
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Shome, Jackson-Hamel score late in Impact's win over RevsUSA TODAY SportsFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Shamit Shome and Anthony Jackson-Hamel scored six minutes apart late in the second half and the Montreal Impact beat the New England Revolution 3-0 on Wednesday night Montreal
Toronto Blue Jays Blue Jays to promote top prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr.USA TODAY SportsTORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays will promote top prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. before Friday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Manager Charlie Montoyo announced the move after Toronto lost to
Cincinnati Reds Albies homer, Puig error add up to 3-1 Braves win over RedsUSA TODAY SportsCINCINNATI (AP) — Ozzie Albies homered on the game's first pitch and Ronald Acuna Jr. scored from first base on Yasiel Puig's fifth-inning error, helping the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 win over the Cincinnati
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoWayne Rooney Rooney, Hamid lead DC United past Crew 1-0USA TODAY SportsCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Wayne Rooney scored in the 27th minute, Bill Hamid had his fifth shutout of the season and D.C. United beat the Columbus Crew 1-0 on Wednesday night. D.C. United (5-2-2) ended an
Sports Woods says he'll play new PGA Tour event in JapanUSA TODAY SportsMasters champion Tiger Woods is adding to his international travels at the end of this year, announcing Wednesday night that he will compete in Japan for the first time in 13 years at the new Zozo Championship.
Vladimir Guerrero Blue Jays calling up phenom Vladimir Guerrero Jr.; he'll make his MLB debut on FridayUSA TODAY Sports - Steve GardnerFor Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the long wait is over. Well, as long a wait as it could be for a precocious 20-year-old who also just happens to be the best player in the minor leagues. The Toronto Blue Jays
College Football Playoff Commissioners say no significant change ahead for College Football PlayoffUSA TODAY Sports - George SchroederIRVING, Texas — This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, but there’s still no momentum for significant change to the College Football Playoff — either to the size of the four-team field or to how the
Fired for a felony, again for perjury. Meet the new police chief.USA TODAY - James Pilcher, Aaron Hegarty, Eric Litke and Mark NicholsIn 2007 he reached an agreement with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training Council acknowledging that he improperly used county resources. The next year, he lost his bid for re-election. Hill’s
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoNYCFC Castellanos scores in 9th minute, NYCFC tops Fire 1-0USA TODAY SportsNEW YORK (AP) — Valentín Castellanos scored in the ninth minute to help New York City FC beat the Chicago Fire 1-0 on Wednesday night. New York City (2-1-5) won its second straight game after opening season
Sports LEADING OFF: Guerrero to majors; Gonzalez back to BrewersUSA TODAY SportsA look at what's happening around the majors Thursday. VLADDY TIME Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is set to make his much-anticipated major league debut. The Toronto Blue Jays will promote their promising slugger
Vladimir Guerrero Opinion: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will help make Toronto Blue Jays games mustUSA TODAY Sports - Bob NightengaleThis won’t be celebrated like Joe Carter’s game-winning World Series homer, or provide the spectacle of Jose Bautista’s bat flip, but O Canada!, does this ever come close. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., baseball’s
California California hearing on vaccination law draws crowdsUSA TODAY http://schema.org NewsArticle 0001-01-01T00:00:00Z Organization USA TODAY https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2019/04/25/california-hearing-vaccination-law-draws-crowds/3568794002/
Netflix 'The Office' could leave Netflix in streaming battle and fans are freaking outUSA TODAY - Bryan AlexanderYou might want to Netflix binge-watch "The Office" and "Friends." Pronto. Because its getting ugly in the battlefield of emerging streaming services. The Wall Street Journal reports that NBCUniversal,
Venezuela Liberal activists occupy Venezuelan embassy in Washington to oppose Trump policyUSA TODAY - Deirdre ShesgreenWASHINGTON – Liberal activists are bracing for a showdown with the Trump administration Thursday at an unusual location: Venezuela's embassy, a stately four-story building in one of Washington's most neighborhoods.
Blake Griffin Blake Griffin has arthroscopic surgery on left kneeUSA TODAY SportsDETROIT (AP) — Blake Griffin had surgery arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, an injury that forced him to miss the first two games of the playoffs. The Pistons say the procedure Wednesday in Los Angeles
Sports Pinder's two-out single in 9th lifts A's past Rangers 6-5USA TODAY SportsOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — With an impressive diving catch and the first game-ending hit of his career, Chad Pinder is making a strong case for more playing time. It's a point that Oakland manager Bob Melvin
Shohei Ohtani Angels' Shohei Ohtani faces live pitching, nears returnUSA TODAY SportsANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani has faced live pitching to begin the probable final step in the Los Angeles Angels slugger's return from Tommy John surgery. Ohtani made four plate appearances Wednesday
Florida FWC A Florida man was attacked and killed by his giant, flightless bird. Now it's up for saleUSA TODAY - N'dea Yancey-BraggThe large, flightless bird that attacked and killed its owner in Florida earlier this month is up for sale. About 100 other exotic animals that once belonged to Marvin Hajos are being sold at an auction
Texas Texas executes white supremacist convicted in gruesome 1998 hate crimeUSA TODAY - Kristin LamA killer in one of the most gruesome hate crimes in modern U.S. history was executed Wednesday by lethal injection in Texas. John William King, 44, was pronounced dead shortly after 7 p.m. local time a
Tesla Model 3 Tesla reports bruising first-quarter loss of $702M amid concerns about Model 3 demandUSA TODAY Money - Nathan BomeyFacing concerns about demand and profitability, Tesla reported a bruising first-quarter net loss of $702 million on Wednesday, providing more fodder to critics who say the company is overhyped. But with
Sports DA declines to charge Chiefs' Hill in domestic violence caseUSA TODAY SportsOLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A county prosecutor declined to charge Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill with a crime Wednesday in a domestic incident that involved his fiance and their 3-year-old child.
Jenna Bush Hager Jenna Bush Hager reveals she had suffered an ectopic pregnancy: It was 'very isolating'USA TODAY - Cydney HendersonJenna Bush Hager is overjoyed to be expecting her third child, but says she's all too familiar with the "pain" that comes with pregnancy complications and fertility struggles. The "Today" show co-host,
Avengers: Endgame 21 thoughts I had revisiting all 21 Marvel movies before 'Avengers: Endgame'USA TODAY - Kelly LawlerI've been watching Marvel movies for what feels like Infinity. Last year, in preparation for "Avengers: Infinity War," my fiancé thought it would be a grand old idea to spend what little free time we re-watching
David Poile Predators disappointed after earliest playoff exit since '15USA TODAY SportsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators had every piece in place for another long playoff run chasing the Stanley Cup. So they thought. Now they have a longer offseason to fix the NHL's worst play
Jeopardy A former 'Jeopardy!' champ explains what makes current star James Holzhauer a game-changerUSA TODAY Sports - Eddie TimanusEddie Timanus, who compiles the college coaches polls for USA TODAY Sports, was a five-time winner on Jeopardy! in 1999 and a Tournament of Champions semifinalist in 2000. He offers his take on the remarkable
Measles CDC: Measles cases surge past yearly record for 21st centuryUSA TODAY - Jorge L. OrtizThe number of reported cases of measles in the U.S. has surpassed any previous annual total this century – less than four months into 2019. Another rash of measles cases, mostly concentrated in New York
Hillary Clinton 'This is personal for me': Hillary Clinton urges caution on Trump impeachmentUSA TODAY - Christal HayesWASHINGTON – Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged Democrats to proceed with caution when it comes to the possibility of impeaching President Donald Trump in the aftermath of special counsel
Beef More than 56 tons of ground beef recalled in E. coli outbreak, now spanning 10 statesUSA TODAY Money - Mike SniderA Georgia meat producer is recalling more than 100,000 pounds of ground beef, believed to be contaminated with the same E. coli strain connected to a growing outbreak that has sickened 156 people in 10
Donald Trump President Trump’s star on Hollywood Walk of Fame vandalized (again) with Putin slurUSA TODAY - Cydney HendersonPresident Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been vandalized yet again. LAPD officer Jeff Lee told USA TODAY the commander-in-chief's star was damaged with spray paint graffiti early Wednesday
