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May 24, 2019
Taiwan officially allowed same-sex couples to register their marriages on Friday after the parliament passed the laws to legalize same-sex marriage a week ago. (May 24)
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May 24, 2019
Health officials in Texas say a person who passed through Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on May 15th tested positive for measles. Tarrant County health officials are warning other travelers to make sure they're immunized. (May 15)
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May 24, 2019
The National Weather Service confirms that an EF1 tornado touched down near Columbia, Maryland on Thursday. It came as severe storms rumbled through the Baltimore area, toppling trees, causing power outages and keeping students in some schools. (May 24)
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May 24, 2019
Some residents of Jefferson City, Missouri, who lost power when a tornado rampaged through their neighborhood are trying to get some sleep after making it through the day, and now into the night, without power. (May 24)
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May 24, 2019
Tornadoes strafed the middle of the country Thursday, this time concentrated in sparsely populated panhandles of Oklahoma and Texas. One particulary large funnel cloud was spotted in Lipscomb County, Texas, near the Oklahoma state line. (May 24)
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May 24, 2019
Charismatic but polarizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi has surged to a landslide victory in Indian elections. (May 24)
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May 24, 2019
For historians, D-Day was a turning point in WWII; for men who were there it remains a kaleidoscope of memories. For D-Day Veteran Frank DeVita, going back to France for the 75th anniversary is an chance to tell his story of horror and triumph. (23 May)
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May 24, 2019
Veterans recall D-Day horror and triumph
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May 24, 2019
Police officers are now using virtual reality to learn the best ways to interact with people who suffer from autism and de-escalate situations that could quickly turn awry. (May 24)
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May 24, 2019
Highlights of this day in history: Samuel Morse opens America's first telegraph line; Four men sentenced for the 1993 World Trade Center bombing; Britain's Queen Victoria born; The Brooklyn Bridge opens; Singer-songwriter Bob Dylan born. (May 24)
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May 23, 2019
Noah Siets walked down the hospital corridor to his mother's room in his cap and gown, as "Pomp and Circumstance" played from an iPhone.
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May 23, 2019
Michelle Casey, a student at Oregon State University, died after falling 100 feet while taking pictures over a wall at a scenic viewpoint.
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May 23, 2019
Feeling "lost" after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election in 2016, Sara Bareilles turned to songwriting to find healing. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
While legal, a Virginia woman's request in her will to have her dog euthanized so they could be buried together has sparked backlash.
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May 23, 2019
Sacramento Police released body camera footage of a black boy's viral arrest, and the chief defended officers who covered his head.
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May 23, 2019
Grammy-winning DJ-producer David Guetta says he's been able to stick around in pop music for more than three decades because he stays mostly behind the scenes. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
Julianna Margulies' balancing act
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May 23, 2019
As "The Big Bang Theory" wrapped production on its 12-year run, stars of the sitcom went for relatively small mementos to remember their time on set. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
"Long Shot" stars Charlize Theron and June David Raphael say women often face extra scrutiny in politics. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
Serial killer Bobby Joe Long was pronounced dead at 6:55 p.m. Thursday after a lethal injection at Florida State Prison, authorities said.
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May 23, 2019
The 56-page document, filed on behalf of the victim and her parents, says the state of Arizona did an "abysmal job" monitoring Hacienda HealthCare.
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May 23, 2019
Residents in Jefferson City, Missouri began cleaning up debris as the day passed on Wednesday after a large and destructive twister moved over the city shortly before midnight.
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May 23, 2019
Legalization of marijuana could limit or end the work of hundreds of trained canines. "You have to get all new drug dogs," one former officer said.
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May 23, 2019
Facebook says it has removed billions of fake accounts before they were active. In a new report, Facebook said there was a "steep" rise in such activity from October 2018 to March 2019, even as it worked to boost detection of bogus accounts. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
Here's the latest for Thursday, May 23: Missouri authorities checking on residents after tornado; Nancy Pelosi and Donald Trump trading words; Wikileaks founder facing more charges; American Taliban released from prison.
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May 23, 2019
President Donald Trump rolled out another $16 billion in aid for farmers hurt by his trade policies, insisting the money "all comes from China," specifically the tariffs on Chinese goods. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the early release of John Walker Lindh from federal prison is "explainable and unconscionable." Lindh was released Thursday from a facility in Indiana, having served 17 years of a 20-year sentence. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
Elaine Palmer always told her granddaughter her antique money would be worth something. The problem was no one knew where it was.
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May 23, 2019
John Walker Lindh, the California man who took up arms for the Taliban before 9/11, is out of prison after more than 17 years. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
The birth of 18 baby green anacondas to a mother who has spent her entire life in an all-female exhibit has both surprised and taught a new lesson to those working at Boston's New England Aquarium. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
Bank CEO pleads not guilty in bid for Trump post
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May 23, 2019
Early diagnosis, treatment is key to reducing suicide and addiction. Nearly half of people who suffer from addiction have a mental health disorder.
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May 23, 2019
The S.S. Lane Victory is one of just three remaining Victory ships from World War II but veterans and volunteers are fighting rust and deterioration.
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May 23, 2019
Nate Roman, 44, said the beds were made, the rugs vacuumed and the toilets scrubbed in his Marlborough, Massachusetts home.
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May 23, 2019
Tupac Mosley, 17, received $3 million in scholarships and was recognized as his high school's valedictorian at Raleigh Egypt High School in Memphis.
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May 23, 2019
A look at the day's best photographs from around the world.
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May 23, 2019
Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation Tuesday to approve "natural organic reduction," or "human composting." The process turns bodies into soil in weeks.
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May 23, 2019
President Donald Trump is visiting Arlington National Cemetery a few days before Memorial Day to pay tribute to those who died in service to the United States. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
A blistering, dangerous heat wave, which one expert calls a "death ridge," is poised to scorch the southeastern U.S. over the Memorial Day weekend.
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May 23, 2019
Daniel Shannon, 66, is facing multiple charges after authorities found his mother's body buried on his property.
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May 23, 2019
Keeping residents and their properties safe is among the top priorities officials are facing after a tornado tore apart buildings in Missouri's capital city as part of an overnight outbreak of severe weather across the state. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
Two barges that broke loose on the swollen Arkansas River have struck a dam in Oklahoma, and at least one sank into the river. Near Crescent, erosion left several homes hanging over the Cimarron River. One unoccupied home rolled into the river. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
Democratic presidential contender Julian Castro joined a march to a McDonald's restaurant in North Carolina on Thursday to draw attention to workers' efforts to raise the minimum wage and secure other protections. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
The large tornado that moved over Jefferson City, Mo., before midnight heavily damaged buildings, including the home of survivor Larry Jett who thought he would die in the storm. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi openly questioned President Donald Trump's fitness for office Thursday. At one point she even joked about the 25th Amendment, the Constitution's provision laying out the procedure for replacing a president. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
A North Carolina city says Gander RV's American flag is too big. CEO Marcus Lemonis, host of CNBC's "The Profit," says he will not remove it.
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May 23, 2019
A car dealership in Jefferson City, Missouri suffered extensive damage after a tornado tore through the capital city as part of an outbreak of severe weather across the state overnight. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
If you wanna have some fun in the sun this summer and keep your skin safe, looks like Rhode Island might be the ticket.
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May 23, 2019
White House counselor Kellyanne Conway is taking verbal jabs at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi following a White House meeting that dissolved into rancor, Wednesday. Conway said Pelosi treated her "as she might treat her maid" during the exchange. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
An up-to-date breakdown who's pleaded guilty in the nation's college admissions bribery scandal.
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May 23, 2019
The federal government predicts a near-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin, with 4 to 8 hurricanes expected to form.
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May 23, 2019
The federal government predicts a near-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin, with 4 to 8 hurricanes expected to form.
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May 23, 2019
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday predicted nine to 15 named storms. It says four to eight of them will become hurricanes and two to four of those major hurricanes with 111 mph winds or higher. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
A violent tornado ripped through Jefferson City, Missouri, late Wednesday, leaving many trapped and others injured. More storms are forecast Thursday.
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May 23, 2019
Memorial Day is more than the start summer. The holiday has a rich history and every American celebrates differently.
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May 23, 2019
Daniel Carcillo hopes he's a cautionary tale about what repeated blows to the head can do to hockey players. Given that a study estimates there are roughly 59 concussions per National Hockey League season, Carcillo is not alone. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
The Clotilda, the last known slave ship to come to the United States, has been found nearly 160 years after its illegal voyage to Alabama.
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May 23, 2019
It's unclear whether doctors will go along with the wish from parents of West Point Cadet Peter Zhu, even one granted by a court.
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May 23, 2019
Uri Geller, the illusionist known for his spoon-bending stunts, unveils an 11 ton spoon in Jaffa, Tel Aviv, next to the site where he plans to open his museum next year. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
A California man dubbed the "American Taliban" following his capture on a battlefield in Afghanistan in 2001 was released from prison Thursday after serving 17 years, according to media reports.
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May 23, 2019
A violent tornado tore through Missouri's capital late on May 22, 2019 leaving some people trapped, others injured and buildings damaged.
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May 23, 2019
USA TODAY is leading a national effort to obtain and publish disciplinary and misconduct records for thousands of police officers.
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May 23, 2019
Among the tens of thousands of Allied soldiers who landed in Normandy on June 6, 1944, was a hardened group of elite French commandos who ensured that France had D-Day exploits to be proud of, too. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
Here's the latest for Thursday May 23rd: Violent tornado hits Jefferson City, Missouri; Evacuations in Oklahoma due to floods; Pentagon has plans for more troops in Mideast; Man rescued from ledge of burning building.
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May 23, 2019
Famed sex therapist Dr. Ruth shares her story in new documentary, "Ask Dr. Ruth." The film's director enlisted Westheimer's daughter and granddaughter to convince her to embrace the "feminist" label in the film - one she had rejected in the past. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
The A-list duo discuss working together in Quentin Tarantino's latest project 'Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood' about the 1960's movie industry and the Manson Family murders. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
Metallica enlisted several thousand fans to volunteer for the band's second annual "day of service" in Los Angeles on Wednesday (May 23).
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May 23, 2019
A violent tornado ripped through Jefferson City, Missouri, late Wednesday, leaving many trapped and others injured. More storms are forecast Thursday.
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May 23, 2019
A "violent tornado" touched down in Jefferson City, Missouri, according to the National Weather Service, but there were no immediate reports of fatalities. There is heavy damage, including in a Jefferson City car dealership. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
In 1994, Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction" won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
A "violent tornado" touched down in Jefferson City, Missouri, causing heavy damage Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Jefferson City Police Lt. David Williams said there have been multiple calls from people trapped in homes. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
A tornado skirted just a few miles north of Joplin, Missouri, on the eighth anniversary of a catastrophic tornado that killed 161 people in the city. The tornado caused damage in the nearby town of Carl Junction. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
As Missouri authorities reported three storm-related deaths Wednesday, the central and southern plains braced for more severe weather Thursday.
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May 23, 2019
75 years have passed since Dennis Trudeau was taken prisoner by German soldiers after parachuting into France, but the memories are as clear as ever. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
Hawaii's Kailua Beach Park has been selected as the best stretch of sand for an annual list of top U.S. public beaches compiled by Florida International University Prof. Stephen Leatherman, also known as "Dr. Beach." (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
Illegal killings and political resistance have endangered two species of wolves despite more than $80 million in government spending. (May 23)
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May 23, 2019
Dogs bite. Bees sting. Farm animals kill. These animals don't look as scary as snakes or bears, but it's worth remembering how deadly they can be.
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May 23, 2019
A Trump administration proposal could allow federally-funded homeless shelters to deny services to transgender people.
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May 23, 2019
Today in History for May 23rd
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May 22, 2019
Ohio State police officer Alan Horujko, who fatally shot a knife-wielding attacker on campus, received the Medal of Valor at the White House.
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May 22, 2019
A pilot maneuvered to show passengers a waterfall before his floatplane collided with another in Alaska, killing six people, according to a report.
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May 22, 2019
Arizona prison officials have banned inmates from reading "Chokehold," a critically-acclaimed critique of the American criminal-justice system.
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May 22, 2019
The death toll of migrant children in U.S. custody rose to six after federal authorities acknowledged that a 10-year-old girl died eight months ago.
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May 22, 2019
A North Carolina city says Gander RV's American flag is too big. CEO Marcus Lemonis, host of CNBC's "The Profit," says he will not remove it.
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May 22, 2019
The Global SuperTanker, a converted Boeing 747-400, has been used in dozens of wildfires across the world since 2009.
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May 22, 2019
James Smalley, 41, is accused of forging signatures on inspection reports for parts used by SpaceX.
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May 22, 2019
McDonald's workers in Chicago say they feel unsafe at work after witnessing gunfire and other acts of violence inside their restaurants. They protested outside a South Side store on Wednesday. (May 22).
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May 22, 2019
Abortion rights supporters protest in New Orleans as lawmakers move to make abortions illegal in Louisiana. (May 23)
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May 22, 2019
For the second time this week, a federal judge rejected requests to block Congress from obtaining Trump's financial records.
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May 22, 2019
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said that a decision by his predecessor, Jacob Lew, to put African-American abolitionist leader Harriett Tubman on the $20 bill would be delayed and will not happen in 2020. (May 22)
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May 22, 2019
Adam Driver, who is Tony nominated for his work in "Burn This," credits his military service with providing him with enough courage to become an actor. Driver joined the Marines shortly after the 9/11 terror attacks. (May 22)
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May 22, 2019
Fourteen public safety officers were awarded the nation's highest honor for bravery from President Donald Trump on Wednesday, including eight who responded to a mass shooting on Election Day 2016 in southern California. (May 22)
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May 22, 2019
Jessica Chastain says she's "very happy" with the ending of her "Dark Phoenix" co-star Sophie Turner's character in "Game of Thrones." (May 22)
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May 22, 2019
A woman in a stolen recreational vehicle led authorities on a wild chase in Los Angeles on Tuesday, smashing into cars and a palm tree before finally coming to a halt with a large dog hanging out of the shattered windshield. (May 22)
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May 22, 2019
Tarantino and 'Hollywood' stars hold Cannes press conference
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May 22, 2019
Quentin Tarantino and his "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" stars Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie walk the red carpet after the movie's Cannes Film Festival premiere. (May 22)
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May 22, 2019
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders dismissed the growing calls by Democrats for impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump saying, "There's no basis for it. It's absurd on its face," and she called on Democrats to move on. (May 22)
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May 22, 2019
ShowBiz Minute: Hussle, Madonna, Tarantino
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May 22, 2019
The stars of Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" - Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie - bring high wattage glamour to the Cannes red carpet. (May 22)
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May 22, 2019
Here's the latest for Wednesday May 22nd: Pelosi says Trump "took a pass" to work together with Dems; Probe inconclusive on Va Gov. racist yearbook pic; Flooding concerns in 3 states following severe storms; and Prada goes fur free.
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