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Opinion: Why CBS analyst Tony Romo could be the real star of the 2019 Super Bowl - USA TODAY

Opinion: Why CBS analyst Tony Romo could be the real star of the 2019 Super Bowl    USA TODAY It's unclear how much a Super Bowl audience, largely made up of casual fans who aren't knowledgeable about the game, will appreciate Romo's style.

Baseball: South to compete at USA Baseball National High School Invitational - Forsyth County News Online

Baseball: South to compete at USA Baseball National High School Invitational    Forsyth County News Online South Forsyth's baseball team showed the best Forsyth County had to offer in the sport to the rest of the state last year, and come this spring, the War Eagles will ...

Patriots twins relishing chance to be teammates for first time in a Super Bowl - USA TODAY

Patriots twins relishing chance to be teammates for first time in a Super Bowl    USA TODAY The McCourty brothers are not only the first set of twins to play in a Super Bowl but also the first twin teammates in the NFL since in 1926.

Turkey frees US consulate staff convicted of terror charge - Aljazeera.com

Turkey frees US consulate staff convicted of terror charge    Aljazeera.com Interpreter Ulucay was one of two US diplomatic mission employees imprisoned in Turkey.

This time, Facebook is not apologizing for the latest scandal - USA TODAY

This time, Facebook is not apologizing for the latest scandal    USA TODAY App paid people to find out their mobile usage habits, the latest privacy outbreak from the social network. Apple dumps app in response.

'Empire' star Jussie Smollett: Attackers yelled, 'This is MAGA country' during beating - USA TODAY

'Empire' star Jussie Smollett: Attackers yelled, 'This is MAGA country' during beating    USA TODAY Chicago Police say they have identified "potential persons of interest" in the attack of "Empire" star Jussie Smollett.

'Stay inside': Death toll up to 8 people as Arctic cold blasts Midwest, East - USA TODAY

'Stay inside': Death toll up to 8 people as Arctic cold blasts Midwest, East    USA TODAY CHICAGO – A historic and deadly cold snap, fueled by the polar vortex, gripped a wide swath of the nation Wednesday, with temperatures plunging far below ...

Goodbye polar vortex, hello spring? Weekend will be 75 degrees warmer - USA TODAY

Goodbye polar vortex, hello spring? Weekend will be 75 degrees warmer    USA TODAY The bitter cold that froze parts of the central and eastern U.S. this week will be a distant memory by the weekend.

Mike Stoops finalizing deal to join Alabama coaching staff as analyst - USA TODAY

Mike Stoops finalizing deal to join Alabama coaching staff as analyst    USA TODAY Former Oklahoma defensive coordinator Mike Stoops is finalizing a deal to join Alabama's staff in an off-field position, a person with knowledge of the move told ...

Donald Trump: Aide-turned-author Cliff Sims violated non-disclosure agreement - USA TODAY

Donald Trump: Aide-turned-author Cliff Sims violated non-disclosure agreement    USA TODAY WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump did a little book promoting Tuesday, attacking a former aide for writing the latest tell-all tome about the fractious Trump ...

Trump eyes another border trip, plans aggressive PR campaign as wall funding debate restarts - USA TODAY

Trump eyes another border trip, plans aggressive PR campaign as wall funding debate restarts    USA TODAY Aides to President Donald Trump sketch out a three-week public relations campaign, including the possibility of another trip to the border.

'Altered' documents from inside Mueller probe fed Russian disinformation campaign, prosecutors say - USA TODAY

'Altered' documents from inside Mueller probe fed Russian disinformation campaign, prosecutors say    USA TODAY Special counsel Robert Mueller argued Wednesday that documents in a Russian troll case were posted illegitimately on the web.

Ace Frehley accuses Gene Simmons of groping his wife: 'You're a sex addict' - USA TODAY

Ace Frehley accuses Gene Simmons of groping his wife: 'You're a sex addict'    USA TODAY Original Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley has serious beef with his former band's frontman Gene Simmons, taking to Facebook Tuesday to air his grievances.

New Venezuelan diplomat: US military intervention not part of Trump administration talks - USA TODAY

New Venezuelan diplomat: US military intervention not part of Trump administration talks    USA TODAY New Venezuelan diplomat Carlos Vecchio found open doors at the White House and in Congress this week but was locked out of his own country's embassy.

This Super Bowl stinks in St. Louis, still burdened by Rams dome debt - USA TODAY

This Super Bowl stinks in St. Louis, still burdened by Rams dome debt    USA TODAY The city does not forgive Rams owner Stan Kroenke for relocating the team to Los Angeles, and how he handled the move.

President Trump agrees to pre-Super Bowl interview with Margaret Brennan of CBS - USA TODAY

President Trump agrees to pre-Super Bowl interview with Margaret Brennan of CBS    USA TODAY After taking a year off, President Trump will resume the tradition of a pre-Super Bowl interview with Margaret Brennan of CBS' 'Face the Nation.'

Apple FaceTime bug lets people eavesdrop on your iPhone or Mac without your knowledge - USA TODAY

Apple FaceTime bug lets people eavesdrop on your iPhone or Mac without your knowledge    USA TODAY If you have an iPhone or a Mac, you may want to turn off FaceTime: A new bug can let the people who call you listen to your conversations even if you don't ...

Elon Musk gears up for Model Y crossover as Tesla makes second straight quarterly profit - USA TODAY

Elon Musk gears up for Model Y crossover as Tesla makes second straight quarterly profit    USA TODAY Tesla is gearing up to begin making its next vehicle — an electric crossover called the Model Y — as it boosts production of its current vehicles, lowers prices ...

Chris Christie writes Mike Pence was stunned on election night – and other not-so-flattering things in his new book - USA TODAY

Chris Christie writes Mike Pence was stunned on election night – and other not-so-flattering things in his new book    USA TODAY In his new book, here's how Chris Christie describes Vice President Mike Pence, the man with the job Christie wanted.

ESPN airs fake LeBron James comment about Anthony Davis on SportsCenter - USA TODAY

ESPN airs fake LeBron James comment about Anthony Davis on SportsCenter    USA TODAY ESPN appeared to be duped by a photoshop made by Twitter user "@sreekyshooter," airing the fake LeBron James comment on the late SportsCenter.

Steve Bannon says in revealing doc that he did 'the Lord's work' in Trump White House - USA TODAY

Steve Bannon says in revealing doc that he did 'the Lord's work' in Trump White House    USA TODAY President Donald Trump's former adviser Steve Bannon gets the documentary treatment in "The Brink," which chronicles his life since the White House.

Oil sanctions. Deadly violence. Dire economy. How the Venezuelan crisis could affect US - USA TODAY

Oil sanctions. Deadly violence. Dire economy. How the Venezuelan crisis could affect US    USA TODAY WASHINGTON – The Trump administration's push to oust Venezuela's embattled President Nicholas Maduro has wide-ranging implications for the U.S. – from a ...

Kirstjen Nielsen spars with House Dems on oversight as Trump's immigration team pushes back - USA TODAY

Kirstjen Nielsen spars with House Dems on oversight as Trump's immigration team pushes back    USA TODAY House Democrats' first attempts at oversight of President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement team have been rocky, with a second agency head in as ...

Opinion: Imagine LeBron James and Anthony Davis get what they want now. What happens then? - USA TODAY

Opinion: Imagine LeBron James and Anthony Davis get what they want now. What happens then?    USA TODAY The Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans could strike a deal before the Feb. 7 trade deadline. But at what cost to LeBron James and his goals?

Apple's iPhone problem: It just needs lower pricing, analysts say - USA TODAY

Apple's iPhone problem: It just needs lower pricing, analysts say    USA TODAY LOS ANGELES – To hear Apple tell it, the reasons for the slowdown in iPhone sales can be attributed to changing economic conditions in China, the fluctuating ...

Captain Pike's here and Spock's due, so will Romulans make it to 'Star Trek: Discovery'? - USA TODAY

Captain Pike's here and Spock's due, so will Romulans make it to 'Star Trek: Discovery'?    USA TODAY 'Star Trek: Discovery,' the CBS All Access prequel set 10 years before the original series, embraces canon with Captain Pike and Spock in Season 2.

The startling toll on children who witness domestic violence is just now being understood - USA TODAY

The startling toll on children who witness domestic violence is just now being understood    USA TODAY Witnessing abuse carries the same risk of harm to children's mental health and learning as if the children had been abused directly, new research shows.

'Empire' co-star Taraji P. Henson decries Jussie Smollett attack: 'Hate will not win' - USA TODAY

'Empire' co-star Taraji P. Henson decries Jussie Smollett attack: 'Hate will not win'    USA TODAY On Wednesday, "Empire" star Taraji P. Henson joined fellow cast members and producers in condemning Tuesday's attack on Jussie Smollett, who plays her ...

Arctic cold doesn't refute global warming - USA TODAY

Arctic cold doesn't refute global warming    USA TODAY Polar vortex is a forecast of weather extremes to come. This is tragically lost on Donald Trump and other climate-change deniers: Our view.

Kate Beckinsale Trolls USA Today Over Story About Her Recent Hospitalization - The Daily Caller

Kate Beckinsale Trolls USA Today Over Story About Her Recent Hospitalization    The Daily Caller Kate Beckinsale trolled the outlet USA Today over a story about her recent hospitalization for a ruptured ovarian cyst with wrong feature image.

US weather: Americans told 'not to breathe deeply or talk' outside as 'deadly' polar vortex causes temperatures to plummet - The Independent

US weather: Americans told 'not to breathe deeply or talk' outside as 'deadly' polar vortex causes temperatures to plummet    The Independent Parts of America are facing temperatures colder than Antarctica this week, as a cold front sweeps through the upper midwest. US officials are urging residents ...

A 14-year-old discovered the Group FaceTime bug, and his mother tried to warn Apple - USA TODAY

A 14-year-old discovered the Group FaceTime bug, and his mother tried to warn Apple    USA TODAY Apple's Group FaceTime bug that went viral Monday, but someone actually tried to warn the electronics giant about it. Last week.

3-year-old who was missing for days says a bear watched over him in North Carolina woods - USA TODAY

3-year-old who was missing for days says a bear watched over him in North Carolina woods    USA TODAY "God sent him a friend to keep him safe," Casey Hathaway's aunt wrote on Facebook. She says it's a "miracle" the boy is alive and well.

Apple sued over FaceTime eavesdropping bug after attorney says it listened to testimony - USA TODAY

Apple sued over FaceTime eavesdropping bug after attorney says it listened to testimony    USA TODAY A Houston attorney sued Apple saying the FaceTime bug let someone eavesdrop when he was taking sworn testimony from a client, Bloomberg reported.

Dow surges more than 400 points to above 25,000 after Fed signals patience with rate hikes - CNBC

Dow surges more than 400 points to above 25,000 after Fed signals patience with rate hikes    CNBC Stocks rose on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged and said it will be "patient" with raising rates moving forward.

Photos of 'People of Interest' in Jussie Smollett Case Released - The Daily Beast

Photos of 'People of Interest' in Jussie Smollett Case Released    The Daily Beast Chicago Police have released still images from surveillance footage of two people described as "persons of interest" in the alleged attack on Empire star Jussie ...

Oregon softball No. 25, unranked in preseason polls, biggest offseason drop in history - OregonLive

Oregon softball No. 25, unranked in preseason polls, biggest offseason drop in history    OregonLive The Ducks are No. 25 in the preseason coaches poll.

Offseason Offerings: Ebobisse's Cap; 1986 Team Honored - GoDuke.com

Offseason Offerings: Ebobisse's Cap; 1986 Team Honored    GoDuke.com DURHAM, N.C.—The exciting offseason continued for Duke men's soccer as former Blue Devil Jeremy Ebobisse earned his first U.S. Men's National Team cap ...

WWE SmackDown Live Results: News And Notes After Daniel Bryan Debuts Hemp-Based WWE Championship - Forbes

WWE SmackDown Live Results: News And Notes After Daniel Bryan Debuts Hemp-Based WWE Championship    Forbes News, notes and business analysis for SmackDown Live on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 from Phoenix, Ariz.

Colder than Antarctica: Here's how bad it is - USA TODAY

Colder than Antarctica: Here's how bad it is    USA TODAY From the polar vortex to Ted Bundy, here's the news you'll want to talk about today.

The startling toll on children who witness domestic violence is just now being understood - USA TODAY

The startling toll on children who witness domestic violence is just now being understood    USA TODAY Witnessing abuse carries the same risk of harm to children's mental health and learning as if the children had been abused directly, new research shows.

A Merciless Cold Lingers in the Midwest - The New York Times

A Merciless Cold Lingers in the Midwest    The New York Times A deep, brutal cold set in across the Midwest on Wednesday, sending temperatures plummeting to stunning depths. With the wind chill, it felt like minus 53 in ...

Weather, Tom Brady, Jussie Smollett, and food recalls: Wednesday news - USA TODAY

Weather, Tom Brady, Jussie Smollett, and food recalls: Wednesday news    USA TODAY Hey, Short Listers: It's Ashley. And it's deathly cold out in much of the USA. Please stay safe, and keep your pets OK, too. Here's today's biggest news.

Snow squalls bring near-whiteout conditions to Northeast - CNN

Snow squalls bring near-whiteout conditions to Northeast    CNN Even for the hardiest, cold-tested Americans, the deep freeze sweeping over the Midwest will be brutal. Officials warned of almost instant frostbite as ...

Hamilton Sevens: Classy Fiji condemns USA to third straight final defeat - CNN

Hamilton Sevens: Classy Fiji condemns USA to third straight final defeat    CNN The USA suffered a third straight final defeat at the Hamilton Sevens after being outclassed by Fiji in New Zealand.

Tyler Adams Rising Star - Bleacher Report

Tyler Adams Rising Star    Bleacher Report Get the latest Tyler Adams Rising Star news, photos, rankings, lists and more on Bleacher Report.

Are the creators of 'Baby Shark' bringing videos to Netflix? - USA TODAY

Are the creators of 'Baby Shark' bringing videos to Netflix?    USA TODAY Pinkfong, owned by Seoul-based SmartStudy Co., wants to release short videos on Netflix, but a spokesperson denied a deal was in the works.

Apple FaceTime bug lets people eavesdrop on your iPhone or Mac without your knowledge - USA TODAY

Apple FaceTime bug lets people eavesdrop on your iPhone or Mac without your knowledge    USA TODAY If you have an iPhone or a Mac, you may want to turn off FaceTime: A new bug can let the people who call you listen to your conversations even if you don't ...

'Fortnite' adds NFL outfits and new game mode before Super Bowl - USA TODAY

'Fortnite' adds NFL outfits and new game mode before Super Bowl    USA TODAY 'Fortnite' gets NFL uniforms for the Super Bowl. Fans of the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams get new outfits and a special game mode, too.

Iconic Marcal Paper sign topples during eight-alarm fire that destroys buildings - NorthJersey.com

Iconic Marcal Paper sign topples during eight-alarm fire that destroys buildings    NorthJersey.com Firefighters battled a eight-alarm blaze at Marcal Paper Mills in Elmwood Park in brutal conditions as a deep freeze descended on New Jersey.

'Stay inside': Death toll up to 8 people as Arctic cold blasts Midwest, East - USA TODAY

'Stay inside': Death toll up to 8 people as Arctic cold blasts Midwest, East    USA TODAY CHICAGO – A historic and deadly cold snap, fueled by the polar vortex, gripped a wide swath of the nation Wednesday, with temperatures plunging far below ...

Extreme weather: Polar vortex in Midwest, record heat in Australia, weird warmth in Alaska. What's going on? - USA TODAY

Extreme weather: Polar vortex in Midwest, record heat in Australia, weird warmth in Alaska. What's going on?    USA TODAY Extreme weather has wreaked havoc worldwide this month: As the upper Midwest shivered with record-breaking cold temperatures thanks to the polar vortex, ...

Family of Stephon Clark files $20M lawsuit against Sacramento police in shooting death - USA TODAY

Family of Stephon Clark files $20M lawsuit against Sacramento police in shooting death    USA TODAY The family of a man shot in a barrage of bullets fired by Sacramento police has filed a $20 million lawsuit, claiming officers racially profiled the victim.

Things appear to be breaking perfectly for the Knicks - For The Win

Things appear to be breaking perfectly for the Knicks    For The Win Could the Knicks get the top pick in the NBA Draft? Kevin Durant? Kyrie Irving? Anthony Davis?

Iconic Marcal Paper sign topples during eight-alarm fire that destroys buildings - NorthJersey.com

Iconic Marcal Paper sign topples during eight-alarm fire that destroys buildings    NorthJersey.com Firefighters battled a eight-alarm blaze at Marcal Paper Mills in Elmwood Park in brutal conditions as a deep freeze descended on New Jersey.

'Naive': President Trump disputes his own intelligence chiefs on Iran, North Korea - USA TODAY

'Naive': President Trump disputes his own intelligence chiefs on Iran, North Korea    USA TODAY WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump disputed the leaders of his intelligence services Wednesday with respect to Iran, North Korea, the Islamic State, and ...

'Stay inside': Death toll up to 8 people as Arctic cold blasts Midwest, East - USA TODAY

'Stay inside': Death toll up to 8 people as Arctic cold blasts Midwest, East    USA TODAY CHICAGO – A historic and deadly cold snap, fueled by the polar vortex, gripped a wide swath of the nation Wednesday, with temperatures plunging far below ...

'Empire' star Jussie Smollett: Attackers yelled, 'This is MAGA country' during beating - USA TODAY

'Empire' star Jussie Smollett: Attackers yelled, 'This is MAGA country' during beating    USA TODAY Chicago Police say they have identified "potential persons of interest" in the attack of "Empire" star Jussie Smollett.

'Empire' star Jussie Smollett: Cops search for persons of interest in Chicago - USA TODAY

'Empire' star Jussie Smollett: Cops search for persons of interest in Chicago    USA TODAY Jussie Smollett plans to perform this weekend in LA, as Chicago Police establish "potential persons of interest" responsible for the attack on him.

Mike Stoops finalizing deal to join Alabama coaching staff as analyst - USA TODAY

Mike Stoops finalizing deal to join Alabama coaching staff as analyst    USA TODAY Former Oklahoma defensive coordinator Mike Stoops is finalizing a deal to join Alabama's staff in an off-field position, a person with knowledge of the move told ...

God 'wanted Donald Trump to become president,' Sarah Sanders says - USA TODAY

God 'wanted Donald Trump to become president,' Sarah Sanders says    USA TODAY WASHINGTON – In an interview on Wednesday, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said she believes that God wanted Donald Trump to be president.

This time, Facebook is not apologizing for the latest scandal - USA TODAY

This time, Facebook is not apologizing for the latest scandal    USA TODAY App paid people to find out their mobile usage habits, the latest privacy outbreak from the social network. Apple dumps app in response.

Here are the facts: Despite winter storms, global warming is real - USA TODAY

Here are the facts: Despite winter storms, global warming is real    USA TODAY Attacks of extreme cold, big snowstorms and even unwelcome invasions from the polar vortex will continue to occur even as the planet warms.

Steve Bannon says in revealing doc that he did 'the Lord's work' in Trump White House - USA TODAY

Steve Bannon says in revealing doc that he did 'the Lord's work' in Trump White House    USA TODAY President Donald Trump's former adviser Steve Bannon gets the documentary treatment in "The Brink," which chronicles his life since the White House.

'Altered' documents from inside Mueller probe fed Russian disinformation campaign, prosecutors say - USA TODAY

'Altered' documents from inside Mueller probe fed Russian disinformation campaign, prosecutors say    USA TODAY Special counsel Robert Mueller argued Wednesday that documents in a Russian troll case were posted illegitimately on the web.

Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, a baseball pioneer and all-time great, in poor health - USA TODAY

Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, a baseball pioneer and all-time great, in poor health    USA TODAY Hall of Fame outfielder Frank Robinson, who made major league baseball history as the first African-American manager, is in poor health.

'I’ve never experienced anything like it': For some in Chicago's deep freeze, no choice but to brave the cold - USA TODAY

'I’ve never experienced anything like it': For some in Chicago's deep freeze, no choice but to brave the cold    USA TODAY For many Chicagoans, it was just another day—albeit a historically cold one—of living a life in which staying home was not a reasonable option.

Apple sued over FaceTime eavesdropping bug after attorney says it listened to testimony - USA TODAY

Apple sued over FaceTime eavesdropping bug after attorney says it listened to testimony    USA TODAY A Houston attorney sued Apple saying the FaceTime bug let someone eavesdrop when he was taking sworn testimony from a client, Bloomberg reported.

Trump and Putin sat down for meeting in Buenos Aires with no U.S. staff, report says - USA TODAY

Trump and Putin sat down for meeting in Buenos Aires with no U.S. staff, report says    USA TODAY President Donald Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for about 15 minutes without a U.S. note taker or translator at the G-20 summit in November, ...

El Chapo prosecutor's closing argument: 'Mountain of evidence' proves guilt - USA TODAY

El Chapo prosecutor's closing argument: 'Mountain of evidence' proves guilt    USA TODAY NEW YORK – Closing arguments in the trial of alleged Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán began Wednesday with a prosecutor reprising testimony ...

Goodbye polar vortex, hello spring? Weekend will be 75 degrees warmer - USA TODAY

Goodbye polar vortex, hello spring? Weekend will be 75 degrees warmer    USA TODAY The bitter cold that froze parts of the central and eastern U.S. this week will be a distant memory by the weekend.

Donald Trump accepts Nancy Pelosi's offer to deliver State of the Union at the Capitol on Feb. 5. - USA TODAY

Donald Trump accepts Nancy Pelosi's offer to deliver State of the Union at the Capitol on Feb. 5.    USA TODAY The annual State of the Union speech was initially scheduled for Jan. 29 but was postponed because of the government shutdown that ended on Friday.

Police: Former U.S. figure skater John Coughlin died by hanging - USA TODAY

Police: Former U.S. figure skater John Coughlin died by hanging    USA TODAY John Coughlin, a two-time U.S. pairs figure skating champion, died by hanging himself in his father's home Jan. 18, according to the incident report by the ...

Airlines resorting to 'extraordinary measures' to protect airport workers in extreme cold - USA TODAY

Airlines resorting to 'extraordinary measures' to protect airport workers in extreme cold    USA TODAY Southwest Airlines is doling out industrial-grade coats, gloves and face masks. American will deliver supplies to workers from a mobile warming van.

John Bolton's notes on '5,000 troops to Colombia' spark speculation about military intervention in Venezuela - USA TODAY

John Bolton's notes on '5,000 troops to Colombia' spark speculation about military intervention in Venezuela    USA TODAY National Security Adviser John Bolton set Twitter alight Monday after he appeared at a briefing holding a yellow notepad with the line "5000 troops to Colombia" ...

Ariana Grande isn't the only one: Celebrity tattoos gone wrong - USA TODAY

Ariana Grande isn't the only one: Celebrity tattoos gone wrong    USA TODAY From Ariana Grande to Johnny Depp, we've rounded up the celebrities whose tattoos didn't last or didn't turn out exactly how they were supposed to.

TV station fires employee over Tom Brady 'known cheater' graphic - USA TODAY

TV station fires employee over Tom Brady 'known cheater' graphic    USA TODAY A Pittsburgh TV station has fired the employee who was responsible for describing Patriots quarterback Tom Brady as a "known cheater" in a graphic.

Goodbye polar vortex, hello spring? Weekend will be 75 degrees warmer - USA TODAY

Goodbye polar vortex, hello spring? Weekend will be 75 degrees warmer    USA TODAY The bitter cold that froze parts of the central and eastern U.S. this week will be a distant memory by the weekend.

Gun News of the Week: U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Fate of New York's Handgun Laws - Outdoor Life

Gun News of the Week: U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Fate of New York's Handgun Laws    Outdoor Life The Supreme Court is poised to "articulate broader principles" of Second Amendment, senators push hearing protection bill, two states push to include social ...

75% of the US population will suffer below-freezing temps this week - CNN

75% of the US population will suffer below-freezing temps this week    CNN Schools in Minnesota are closing and Illinois' governor is warning residents of hypothermia. Even parts of the country accustomed to cold weather are preparing ...

'Minimize talking' outside: Polar vortex bears down on North as Deep South braces for snow - USA TODAY

'Minimize talking' outside: Polar vortex bears down on North as Deep South braces for snow    USA TODAY A major snowstorm that lashed parts of the Midwest on Monday will give way to record-smashing cold this week as a powerful polar vortex drives a deep freeze ...

Maduro Sounds Conciliatory but Warns: U.S. Intervention Would Be Worse Than Vietnam - The New York Times

Maduro Sounds Conciliatory but Warns: U.S. Intervention Would Be Worse Than Vietnam    The New York Times CARACAS, Venezuela — President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela warned Americans in a video posted on Wednesday that intervening in his country “would ...

The Latest: US-China trade talks begin - week.com

The Latest: US-China trade talks begin    week.com WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on trade talks beginning Wednesday between the U.S. and China (all times local): 10:30 a.m. U.S. and Chinese negotiators ...

Louisiana's Mardi Gras Parties Move to Washington This Week - U.S. News & World Report

Louisiana's Mardi Gras Parties Move to Washington This Week    U.S. News & World Report BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's Carnival celebrations are moving north this week, for the political party known as Washington Mardi Gras.

Donald Trump accepts Nancy Pelosi's offer to deliver State of the Union at the Capitol on Feb. 5. - USA TODAY

Donald Trump accepts Nancy Pelosi's offer to deliver State of the Union at the Capitol on Feb. 5.    USA TODAY The annual State of the Union speech was initially scheduled for Jan. 29 but was postponed because of the government shutdown that ended on Friday.

Polar Vortex Triggering Coldest Arctic Outbreak in at Least Two Decades in Parts of the Midwest - The Weather Channel

Polar Vortex Triggering Coldest Arctic Outbreak in at Least Two Decades in Parts of the Midwest    The Weather Channel Extreme arctic cold has arrived in the Midwest, creating dangerously cold wind chills and likely dropping temperatures in some cities to their lowest levels in ...

Prosecutor: El Chapo feared prosecution on US soil - week.com

Prosecutor: El Chapo feared prosecution on US soil    week.com NEW YORK (AP) — Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was portrayed Wednesday in closing arguments at his U.S. trial as a ruthless Mexican drug lord who also ...

US Creative Work of the Week: Mini reimagines a country hit with Labrinth - The Drum

US Creative Work of the Week: Mini reimagines a country hit with Labrinth    The Drum Mini USA is reimagined a country classic tune for its Countryman model, led by the plaintive vocals of musician Labrinth.

Republicans and Democrats meet to avoid new government shutdown – as it happened - The Guardian

Republicans and Democrats meet to avoid new government shutdown – as it happened    The Guardian Committee meets in Capitol after longest shutdown in history over Trump's demand for border wall funds.

US aid to PA security forces to end this week - Arutz Sheva

US aid to PA security forces to end this week    Arutz Sheva US aid to the Palestinian Authority's security services will end this week at the PA's request, senior PLO official Saeb Erekat said Wednesday, according to AFP.

Some Lebanese Politicians Foresee New Government This Week - U.S. News & World Report

Some Lebanese Politicians Foresee New Government This Week    U.S. News & World Report BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon appeared to move closer on Wednesday to forming a new government after months of wrangling, with politicians from rival factions ...

Virgin Trains USA launching IPO, developing passenger lines - week.com

Virgin Trains USA launching IPO, developing passenger lines    week.com ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A passenger rail company that's connecting South Florida with Orlando is planning a public offering of common stock. Virgin Trains.

'I’ve never experienced anything like it': For some in Chicago's deep freeze, no choice but to brave the cold - USA TODAY

'I’ve never experienced anything like it': For some in Chicago's deep freeze, no choice but to brave the cold    USA TODAY For many Chicagoans, it was just another day—albeit a historically cold one—of living a life in which staying home was not a reasonable option.

Measles Outbreak Likely to Last 'Weeks to Months' - U.S. News & World Report

Measles Outbreak Likely to Last 'Weeks to Months'    U.S. News & World Report State health officials in Washington expect the outbreak centered in Clark County to continue spreading and cost more than $1 million to contain.

Fed is likely to hold rates steady as it navigates data blind spots - CNBC

Fed is likely to hold rates steady as it navigates data blind spots    CNBC In the six weeks since a confident U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates in response to a "strong" U.S. economy, consumer confidence dropped, wholesale ...

US pending home sales fell 2.2 percent in December - week.com

US pending home sales fell 2.2 percent in December    week.com WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans signed contracts to buy homes in December with affordability pressures causing interest from would-be buyers to fall.

New York abortion law: Why are so many people talking about it? - BBC News

New York abortion law: Why are so many people talking about it?    BBC News On the 46th anniversary of the landmark US ruling that made abortion legal, New York state signed into law a new abortion rights bill. Why is it so controversial?

2019 polar vortex tracker — live updates - NBCNews.com

2019 polar vortex tracker — live updates    NBCNews.com Track the polar vortex live and find the latest news on wind chill, the coldest temperatures and more.

Child advocates to Mark Zuckerberg: 'Shut down Facebook Messenger Kids' immediately - USA TODAY

Child advocates to Mark Zuckerberg: 'Shut down Facebook Messenger Kids' immediately    USA TODAY After revelations that Facebook duped kids into spending money on online games, advocacy groups want the social network to shut down Messenger Kids.

Howard Schultz: A third-party centrist candidate like me could win the presidency in 2020 - USA TODAY

Howard Schultz: A third-party centrist candidate like me could win the presidency in 2020    USA TODAY To become better, we must repair our broken two-party system. To those who say a third choice can't succeed, I say that's as un-American as you can get.

Ted Bundy survivor doesn't 'have a problem' with Zac Efron's charming portrayal. Here's why. - USA TODAY

Ted Bundy survivor doesn't 'have a problem' with Zac Efron's charming portrayal. Here's why.    USA TODAY The internet is split over Zac Efron's portrayal of serial killer Ted Bundy in "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile." One survivor has her own opinion.

B. Smith's husband has a girlfriend as his wife battles Alzheimer's and fans aren't happy - USA TODAY

B. Smith's husband has a girlfriend as his wife battles Alzheimer's and fans aren't happy    USA TODAY While restaurateur and lifestyle guru B. Smith battles with Alzheimer's, her husband is dating, and fans are not happy about it.

What is the polar vortex? - USA TODAY

What is the polar vortex?    USA TODAY The polar vortex is a large area of cold air high up in the atmosphere that normally spins over the North Pole.

A somber Super Bowl reminder in 'Mr. Falcon' CTE diagnosis - USA TODAY

A somber Super Bowl reminder in 'Mr. Falcon' CTE diagnosis    USA TODAY AP Exclusive: As the Super Bowl descends upon Atlanta, the family of the man known as 'Mr. Falcon' is coming to terms with the damage that football can do to ...

El Chapo's lawyers call just one witness and rest their case - USA TODAY

El Chapo's lawyers call just one witness and rest their case    USA TODAY Defense team of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán rests after calling just one witness. Federal prosecutors called 56 witnesses.

Perdue is recalling chicken nuggets -- for the second time in less than two weeks - USA TODAY

Perdue is recalling chicken nuggets -- for the second time in less than two weeks    USA TODAY Perdue Foods is recalling more than 16,000 pounds of refrigerated chicken nuggets because of an undeclared allergen and an incorrect UPC code.

Expect more requests to subscribe from Apple on iPhones and iPads - USA TODAY

Expect more requests to subscribe from Apple on iPhones and iPads    USA TODAY With falling iPhone sales, Apple looks to make up the shortfall from selling subscriptions to iPhone users of magazines, movies & possibly videogames.

PG&E files for bankruptcy amid California wildfire lawsuits, citing billions in claims - USA TODAY

PG&E files for bankruptcy amid California wildfire lawsuits, citing billions in claims    USA TODAY Facing potentially more than $30 billion in damage claims from California wildfires, Pacific Gas & Electric Corp., officially filed for bankruptcy Tuesday.

Donald Trump's team sanctions Venezuela, pushes China trade talks and makes another border wall pitch - USA TODAY

Donald Trump's team sanctions Venezuela, pushes China trade talks and makes another border wall pitch    USA TODAY WASHINGTON – The White House used its first news conference in more than a month to push a variety of agenda items: New economic sanctions on ...

Opinion: L.A. Rams' defensive coordinator Wade Phillips is an NFL treasure at any age - USA TODAY

Opinion: L.A. Rams' defensive coordinator Wade Phillips is an NFL treasure at any age    USA TODAY Wade Phillips is in his 41st NFL season, and L.A. Rams are his 10th team. Two years after being cut loose by the Broncos, he is in the Super Bowl.

Using Aetna's new app and personalized rewards program could pay for your Apple Watch - USA TODAY

Using Aetna's new app and personalized rewards program could pay for your Apple Watch    USA TODAY Aetna and Apple are partnering on a *fresh* personalized well-being program and app for the Apple Watch that offers participants rewards that can help defray the ...

Court document: NFL admits blown call in NFC title game, says it wants lawsuit thrown out - USA TODAY

Court document: NFL admits blown call in NFC title game, says it wants lawsuit thrown out    USA TODAY Eight days after a blown call helped shape the outcome of the NFC Championship Game, the NFL acknowledged its mistake in a court document.

Colder than Antarctica: Here's how bad it is - USA TODAY

Colder than Antarctica: Here's how bad it is    USA TODAY From the polar vortex to Ted Bundy, here's the news you'll want to talk about today.

College softball: Reigning champs Florida State preseason favorites in 2019 USA Today/NFCA Top 25 Coaches Poll - NCAA.com

College softball: Reigning champs Florida State preseason favorites in 2019 USA Today/NFCA Top 25 Coaches Poll    NCAA.com Florida State, coming off its first NCAA National Championship, is the preseason favorite in the 2019 USA Today/NFCA Division I Top 25 Coaches Poll.

U.S. charges Chinese telecom giant Huawei with fraud, stealing trade secrets; violations go 'to the top' - USA TODAY

U.S. charges Chinese telecom giant Huawei with fraud, stealing trade secrets; violations go 'to the top'    USA TODAY The charges revealed Monday are certain to stoke diplomatic tensions between Washington and Beijing.

World’s best hotels: TripAdvisor’s 2019 award winners - USA TODAY

World’s best hotels: TripAdvisor’s 2019 award winners    USA TODAY TripAdvisor has named its Travelers' Choice award winners for hotels in the USA and the world for 2019. The USA topped the list with 165 winners.

'The payload is still coming:' Top takeaways from the Roger Stone indictment - USA TODAY

'The payload is still coming:' Top takeaways from the Roger Stone indictment    USA TODAY The charges revealed Friday against former Roger Stone lay out a series of false statements and witness tampering by the longtime adviser to President Donald ...

'Bullying journalists is not Presidential': Fox News anchor berates Trump for tweets - USA TODAY

'Bullying journalists is not Presidential': Fox News anchor berates Trump for tweets    USA TODAY "They don't deserve this. No reporter does. They are doing their jobs and reporting the facts," tweeted Fox News anchor Julie Banderas.

Grammy-winning R&B singer James Ingram dies at 66 - USA TODAY

Grammy-winning R&B singer James Ingram dies at 66    USA TODAY R&B singer James Ingram, the two-time Grammy Award-winner and legendary vocalist known for hit songs "Just Once" and "One Hundred Ways," has died at ...

Anthony Davis to the Lakers? Six potential landing spots for Pelicans superstar - USA TODAY

Anthony Davis to the Lakers? Six potential landing spots for Pelicans superstar    USA TODAY New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis wants out of the Big Easy, so we take a look at some potential landing spots for the 25-year-old big man.

'Team of Vipers' describes anti-refugee sentiment from Trump adviser - USA TODAY

'Team of Vipers' describes anti-refugee sentiment from Trump adviser    USA TODAY The author of a new tell-all book about the White House under President Donald Trump says one of Trump's top policy advisers spoke dismissively about ...

SAG Awards 2019: Superhero smash 'Black Panther' wins for best movie ensemble - USA TODAY

SAG Awards 2019: Superhero smash 'Black Panther' wins for best movie ensemble    USA TODAY 'Black Panther' took best cast at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, a superhero movie first, while acting honors went to Glenn Close and Rami Malek.

The Week In Team USA Results: Jan. 22-28 - TeamUSA.org

The Week In Team USA Results: Jan. 22-28    TeamUSA.org Sign up to receive Team USA Sports Scene, a weekly digital newsletter that highlights standout performances of U.S. athletes and teams from the previous week ...

Trump adviser Roger Stone pleads not guilty in Russia inquiry as he takes on a new role as defendant - USA TODAY

Trump adviser Roger Stone pleads not guilty in Russia inquiry as he takes on a new role as defendant    USA TODAY Roger Stone pleaded not guilty to charges that he lied to Congress about Trump campaign efforts to learn of emails stolen by the Russian government.

In form USA crowd sevens Olympic race - The Cairns Post

In form USA crowd sevens Olympic race    The Cairns Post Hosts Australia will hope to crash the United States party after the Eagles fast start to the world rugby sevens season put an early dent in their hopes of direct ...

Noah says Stone's arrest sounds eerily familiar, but not the way the former adviser thinks - USA TODAY

Noah says Stone's arrest sounds eerily familiar, but not the way the former adviser thinks    USA TODAY The FBI raided the home of Roger Stone on Friday wearing bullet-proof vests and carrying high-powered weapons. There were 29 agents, said Stone who ...

Maple Leafs' deal for Jake Muzzin could lead to arms race: Who strikes next? - USA TODAY

Maple Leafs' deal for Jake Muzzin could lead to arms race: Who strikes next?    USA TODAY The Maple Leafs made a significant trade to acquire top-four defenseman Jake Muzzin on Monday. Here are 10 other teams that could soon make moves.

ICYMI: More national news now in D&C's e-edition - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

ICYMI: More national news now in D&C's e-edition    Rochester Democrat and Chronicle USA TODAY has added its full newspaper to subscribers' e-edition for free.

Best Things to See and Do in Palm Springs, California - Fodor's Travel

Best Things to See and Do in Palm Springs, California    Fodor's Travel If palm trees, blue skies, and perfect poolside weather isn't your thing, Palm Springs, California is a place you should avoid at all costs. Not only is Palm Springs ...

As polar vortex tightens its grip on midwestern US - AccuWeather.com

As polar vortex tightens its grip on midwestern US    AccuWeather.com The coldest weather in years will put millions of people and animals throughout the midwestern United States at risk for hypothermia and frostbite to occur in ...

Trump’s Shutdown Surrender Adds Pressure to Secure China Trade Win - The New York Times

Trump’s Shutdown Surrender Adds Pressure to Secure China Trade Win    The New York Times As the U.S. and China begin discussions this week, self-inflicted economic wounds could mean lost leverage for the Trump administration in trade negotiations.

This Week’s Arctic Plunge Could Potentially Bring Negative 50 Degree Windchill to Parts of the U.S. - Travel+Leisure

This Week’s Arctic Plunge Could Potentially Bring Negative 50 Degree Windchill to Parts of the U.S.    Travel+Leisure This is not a drill: More than 100 million people across the United States will face a potentially deadly deep freeze event this week.

Here are the facts: Despite winter storms, global warming is real - USA TODAY

Here are the facts: Despite winter storms, global warming is real    USA TODAY Attacks of extreme cold, big snowstorms and even unwelcome invasions from the polar vortex will continue to occur even as the planet warms.

'Fortnite' kicks off Super Bowl weekend with return of NFL outfits, gear - USA TODAY

'Fortnite' kicks off Super Bowl weekend with return of NFL outfits, gear    USA TODAY 'Fortnite' gets NFL uniforms for the Super Bowl. Fans of the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams get new outfits and a special game mode, too.

Apple FaceTime bug lets people eavesdrop on your iPhone or Mac without your knowledge - USA TODAY

Apple FaceTime bug lets people eavesdrop on your iPhone or Mac without your knowledge    USA TODAY If you have an iPhone or a Mac, you may want to turn off FaceTime: A new bug can let the people who call you listen to your conversations even if you don't ...

Atlanta nightclub faces backlash over alleged sexual assault that was streamed on Facebook Live - USA TODAY

Atlanta nightclub faces backlash over alleged sexual assault that was streamed on Facebook Live    USA TODAY An Atlanta nightclub is facing backlash over a Facebook Live video which reportedly shows a woman being sexually assaulted on the club's dance floor.

Matthews, Gaudreau missing shot to showcase Team USA’s golden era - Sportsnet.ca

Matthews, Gaudreau missing shot to showcase Team USA’s golden era    Sportsnet.ca This was supposed to be the new dawn of American hockey. The era in which Team USA, ripe with young, dynamic talent, climbed up and challenged for the ...

'Minimize talking' outside: Polar vortex bears down on North as Deep South braces for snow - USA TODAY

'Minimize talking' outside: Polar vortex bears down on North as Deep South braces for snow    USA TODAY A major snowstorm that lashed parts of the Midwest on Monday will give way to record-smashing cold this week as a powerful polar vortex drives a deep freeze ...

Improbable Super Bowl path? Why Rams RB C.J. Anderson doesn’t see it that way - USA TODAY

Improbable Super Bowl path? Why Rams RB C.J. Anderson doesn’t see it that way    USA TODAY After he was released three times in the last calendar year, running back C.J. Anderson is happy to carry a key role for the Rams.

That Russia probe? It's 'close,' AG says - USA TODAY

That Russia probe? It's 'close,' AG says    USA TODAY The Mueller investigation is heating up, America is freezing and Huawei is in deep…

El Chapo's lawyers call just one witness and rest their case - USA TODAY

El Chapo's lawyers call just one witness and rest their case    USA TODAY Defense team of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán rests after calling just one witness. Federal prosecutors called 56 witnesses.

Opinion: Time for Roger Goodell to come out of hiding, issue new rule after latest NFL crisis - USA TODAY

Opinion: Time for Roger Goodell to come out of hiding, issue new rule after latest NFL crisis    USA TODAY After the blown call in New Orleans, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell needs to come out of hiding and use his power to enact new rule about replay.

The startling toll on children who witness domestic violence is just now being understood - USA TODAY

The startling toll on children who witness domestic violence is just now being understood    USA TODAY Witnessing abuse carries the same risk of harm to children's mental health and learning as if the children had been abused directly, new research shows.

Beth Stern shoots down split rumors with husband Howard Stern: 'I love my Howard!' - USA TODAY

Beth Stern shoots down split rumors with husband Howard Stern: 'I love my Howard!'    USA TODAY Beth Stern tells Ellen DeGeneres that her 20-year marriage to Howard Stern is just fine, despite recent reports of a split.

YouTube to curb recommending conspiracy videos - USA TODAY

YouTube to curb recommending conspiracy videos    USA TODAY Video network YouTube responded to critics who have long called on the Google company to clean up its recommendation engine and not offer conspiracy ...

Fox News Channel marks milestone as top cable news network for 17 consecutive years - Fox News

Fox News Channel marks milestone as top cable news network for 17 consecutive years    Fox News Fox News Channel (FNC) has made history with 17 consecutive years as the number one cable news network, Nielsen Media Research announced Tuesday.

MLB Rumor: Bryce Harper signing with Phillies today? - Sports Radio 94 WIP

MLB Rumor: Bryce Harper signing with Phillies today?    Sports Radio 94 WIP Is today finally the day?After months of waiting, and weeks of reports that it could be close, it appears that Bryce Harper signing with the Phillies is picking up ...

Iowa will be colder than parts of Antarctica on Wednesday — and it won't be close - Des Moines Register

Iowa will be colder than parts of Antarctica on Wednesday — and it won't be close    Des Moines Register The upper Midwest will be among the coldest places on Earth on Wednesday morning as dangerously cold temperatures set in across the region.

Trump adviser Roger Stone pleads not guilty in Russia inquiry as he takes on a new role as defendant - USA TODAY

Trump adviser Roger Stone pleads not guilty in Russia inquiry as he takes on a new role as defendant    USA TODAY Roger Stone pleaded not guilty to charges that he lied to Congress about Trump campaign efforts to learn of emails stolen by the Russian government.

'Minimize talking' outside: Polar vortex bears down on North as Deep South braces for snow - USA TODAY

'Minimize talking' outside: Polar vortex bears down on North as Deep South braces for snow    USA TODAY A major snowstorm that lashed parts of the Midwest on Monday will give way to record-smashing cold this week as a powerful polar vortex drives a deep freeze ...

William Barr: Senate delays attorney general vote over concerns about oversight of Russia inquiry - USA TODAY

William Barr: Senate delays attorney general vote over concerns about oversight of Russia inquiry    USA TODAY The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed a vote on William Barr, President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, until next week.

Donald Trump: Aide-turned-author Cliff Sims violated non-disclosure agreement - USA TODAY

Donald Trump: Aide-turned-author Cliff Sims violated non-disclosure agreement    USA TODAY WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump did a little book promoting Tuesday, attacking a former aide for writing the latest tell-all tome about the fractious Trump ...

Worried about FaceTime eavesdropping bug? How to disable the app - USA TODAY

Worried about FaceTime eavesdropping bug? How to disable the app    USA TODAY Apple confirmed a major privacy bug on FaceTime where users could eavesdrop on conversations. Here's how to disable the app if you're worried.

China calls on US to end ‘unreasonable bashing’ of Huawei, other Chinese firms - USA TODAY

China calls on US to end ‘unreasonable bashing’ of Huawei, other Chinese firms    USA TODAY Beijing fired back Tuesday over criminal charges against Chinese telecom giant Huawei, calling them politically motivated and urging the United States to stop ...

'Bullying journalists is not Presidential': Fox News anchor berates Trump for tweets - USA TODAY

'Bullying journalists is not Presidential': Fox News anchor berates Trump for tweets    USA TODAY "They don't deserve this. No reporter does. They are doing their jobs and reporting the facts," tweeted Fox News anchor Julie Banderas.

Melting glaciers in Arctic reveal land hidden for 40,000 years, study says - USA TODAY

Melting glaciers in Arctic reveal land hidden for 40,000 years, study says    USA TODAY Glacial melt in the Canadian Arctic is uncovering landscapes hidden under ice for more than 40000 years, says a University of Colorado study.

Celine Dion responds to body-shamers concerned over her slimmer figure: 'Leave me alone' - USA TODAY

Celine Dion responds to body-shamers concerned over her slimmer figure: 'Leave me alone'    USA TODAY Celine Dion is shaking off fans' concerns over her slimmer figure.

Stacey Abrams, seen as rising Democratic star, picked to respond to Trump's State of the Union speech - USA TODAY

Stacey Abrams, seen as rising Democratic star, picked to respond to Trump's State of the Union speech    USA TODAY Democrats have chosen Stacey Abrams, who narrowly lost the Georgia gubernatorial contest in 2018, to deliver the party's State of the Union response.

Tennessee remains No. 1 in latest USA TODAY Sports men's basketball coaches poll - USA TODAY

Tennessee remains No. 1 in latest USA TODAY Sports men's basketball coaches poll    USA TODAY The Tennessee Volunteers retained their No. 1 spot in the USA TODAY Sports men's basketball coaches poll ahead of Duke, Virginia, Gonzaga and Michigan.

Rams WR Brandin Cooks arranged for team custodian, son to attend Super Bowl - USA TODAY

Rams WR Brandin Cooks arranged for team custodian, son to attend Super Bowl    USA TODAY Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks didn't publicize his act of kindness, but he put the wheels in motion for the.

No mail will be delivered to parts of seven states as polar vortex chills postal delivery - USA TODAY

No mail will be delivered to parts of seven states as polar vortex chills postal delivery    USA TODAY So much for "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night." The U.S. mail won't be delivered tomorrow in four states due to the crippling cold of the polar ...

Winter storm snarls travel: More than 1,000 flights canceled on Tuesday - USA TODAY

Winter storm snarls travel: More than 1,000 flights canceled on Tuesday    USA TODAY Southwest Airlines alone has canceled more than 500 Tuesday flights, including nearly 300 at Chicago's Midway International Airport.

Colder than Antarctica: Here's how bad it is - USA TODAY

Colder than Antarctica: Here's how bad it is    USA TODAY From the polar vortex to Ted Bundy, here's the news you'll want to talk about today.

As historic cold blasts Midwest, cities focus on vulnerable, homeless - USA TODAY

As historic cold blasts Midwest, cities focus on vulnerable, homeless    USA TODAY CHICAGO – As the Midwest girds for days of subzero temperatures, government agencies and social *service* nonprofits are scrambling to get some of their most ...

PG&E files for bankruptcy amid California wildfire lawsuits, citing billions in claims - USA TODAY

PG&E files for bankruptcy amid California wildfire lawsuits, citing billions in claims    USA TODAY Facing potentially more than $30 billion in damage claims from California wildfires, Pacific Gas & Electric Corp., officially filed for bankruptcy Tuesday.

Grammy-winning R&B singer James Ingram dies at 66 - USA TODAY

Grammy-winning R&B singer James Ingram dies at 66    USA TODAY R&B singer James Ingram, the two-time Grammy Award-winner and legendary vocalist known for hit songs "Just Once" and "One Hundred Ways," has died at ...

College softball: Reigning champs Florida State preseason favorites in 2019 USA Today/NFCA Top 25 Coaches Poll - NCAA.com

College softball: Reigning champs Florida State preseason favorites in 2019 USA Today/NFCA Top 25 Coaches Poll    NCAA.com Florida State, coming off its first NCAA National Championship, is the preseason favorite in the 2019 USA Today/NFCA Division I Top 25 Coaches Poll.

The startling toll on children who witness domestic violence is just now being understood - USA TODAY

The startling toll on children who witness domestic violence is just now being understood    USA TODAY Witnessing abuse carries the same risk of harm to children's mental health and learning as if the children had been abused directly, new research shows.

President Trump agrees to pre-Super Bowl interview with Margaret Brennan of CBS - USA TODAY

President Trump agrees to pre-Super Bowl interview with Margaret Brennan of CBS    USA TODAY After taking a year off, President Trump will resume the tradition of a pre-Super Bowl interview with Margaret Brennan of CBS' 'Face the Nation.'

'As soon as possible': Trump Organization to increase checks after reports about undocumented employees - USA TODAY

'As soon as possible': Trump Organization to increase checks after reports about undocumented employees    USA TODAY WASHINGTON – After a number of reports revealed that Trump Organization employed undocumented immigrants, the company said it is expanding its system ...

Female football player dreams of making NFL, gets to star in Super Bowl commercial for Toyota - USA TODAY

Female football player dreams of making NFL, gets to star in Super Bowl commercial for Toyota    USA TODAY A sophomore female football player will star in a Toyota ad telling people she's going to play in the Super Bowl someday.

Snowstorm to hit Atlanta during Super Bowl week. What could possibly go wrong? - USA TODAY

Snowstorm to hit Atlanta during Super Bowl week. What could possibly go wrong?    USA TODAY A winter storm is forecast to dump 1-2 inches of snow in the Atlanta area on Tuesday, just five days before Super Bowl LIII.

Five Houston police officers injured in shooting; two suspects dead - USA TODAY

Five Houston police officers injured in shooting; two suspects dead    USA TODAY Four officers were struck by semi-automatic pistol fire and another officer was injured but not by gunfire, officials said.

Extreme weather is so bad in some parts of the country, even the US Postal Service won't be going out - CNN

Extreme weather is so bad in some parts of the country, even the US Postal Service won't be going out    CNN "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds," the saying goes.

The Week In Team USA Results: Jan. 22-28 - TeamUSA.org

The Week In Team USA Results: Jan. 22-28    TeamUSA.org Sign up to receive Team USA Sports Scene, a weekly digital newsletter that highlights standout performances of U.S. athletes and teams from the previous week ...

This week's Polar Vortex set to make parts of USA colder than Antarctica and Siberia - JOE.ie

This week's Polar Vortex set to make parts of USA colder than Antarctica and Siberia    JOE.ie While Ireland is set to for a particular cold and winter-y week ahead, things could be worse. A lot worse. Forecasters are predicting that Chicago will see a high of ...

A 14-year-old discovered the Group FaceTime bug, and his mother tried to warn Apple - USA TODAY

A 14-year-old discovered the Group FaceTime bug, and his mother tried to warn Apple    USA TODAY Apple's Group FaceTime bug that went viral Monday, but someone actually tried to warn the electronics giant about it. Last week.

Colder than Antarctica: Here's how bad it is - USA TODAY

Colder than Antarctica: Here's how bad it is    USA TODAY From the polar vortex to Ted Bundy, here's the news you'll want to talk about today.

Roadrunners sweep C-USA Field Athlete of the Week accolades - UTSA Athletics

Roadrunners sweep C-USA Field Athlete of the Week accolades    UTSA Athletics FRISCO — UTSA's Gary Haasbroek and Danielle Spence have swept Conference USA Male and Female Field Athlete of the Week accolades, the league office ...

Weekend California Storm May Become Wintry Mess Next Week in the Plains, Midwest and Northeast - The Weather Channel

Weekend California Storm May Become Wintry Mess Next Week in the Plains, Midwest and Northeast    The Weather Channel A Pacific storm swinging into California this weekend may then spread a mess of snow and ice into parts of the Midwest and Northeast, kicking off the first full ...

US to shiver in 'once-in-a-generation' polar vortex - BBC News

US to shiver in 'once-in-a-generation' polar vortex    BBC News The US will shiver this week in a once-in-a-generation deep freeze, forecasters warn. The most extreme arctic blasts, caused by a spinning pool of cold air ...

U.S. Midwest Freezes, Australia Burns: This Is the Age of Weather Extremes - The New York Times

U.S. Midwest Freezes, Australia Burns: This Is the Age of Weather Extremes    The New York Times Numbing cold hit parts of the United States as wildfires raged in Australia's record-breaking heat. Here's the climate change connection.

Austal USA 'supporting the process' of investigation, carrying on with work - AL.com

Austal USA 'supporting the process' of investigation, carrying on with work    AL.com Charlotte Marshall of Newport, R.I.,left, assisted by Austal USA welder Cristian Manzano, welds her initials onto a plate going into the future USNS Newport.

Taste of March to follow polar vortex invasion in midwestern, eastern US - AccuWeather.com

Taste of March to follow polar vortex invasion in midwestern, eastern US    AccuWeather.com Residents enduring the brutal and life-threatening Arctic outbreak to end January can look ahead to the taste of March that awaits during the first weekend of ...

Southern US snow to be followed by freeze-up, more dangerous travel - AccuWeather.com

Southern US snow to be followed by freeze-up, more dangerous travel    AccuWeather.com Snow and cold will not just be confined to the midwestern and northeastern United States this week. Many communities in the South will also be dealing with ...

Acadia National Park Reopened at Full Strength This Week - U.S. News & World Report

Acadia National Park Reopened at Full Strength This Week    U.S. News & World Report BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — Acadia National Park says it is running at full strength following the end of the federal government shutdown over the weekend.

Perdue is recalling chicken nuggets -- for the second time in less than two weeks - USA TODAY

Perdue is recalling chicken nuggets -- for the second time in less than two weeks    USA TODAY Perdue Foods is recalling more than 16,000 pounds of refrigerated chicken nuggets because of an undeclared allergen and an incorrect UPC code.

Wilderness Walk: The Bye Week Continues - Hockey Wilderness

Wilderness Walk: The Bye Week Continues    Hockey Wilderness Come catch up on the latest news in hockey as the Minnesota Wild's bye week continues.

The top 10 books on Apple's iBooks-US - week.com

The top 10 books on Apple's iBooks-US    week.com iBook charts for week ending January 27, 2019: (Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN, Publisher : iBooks US Bestseller List - Paid Books 1. Where the.

Islamic State to lose last bits of Syria territory in 'weeks': US - Manila Bulletin

Islamic State to lose last bits of Syria territory in 'weeks': US    Manila Bulletin WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Islamic State is expected to lose its final bits of territory in Syria to U.S.-backed forces within a couple of weeks, acting U.S. Defense ...

East Peoria police warn of counterfeit $50 and $100 bills - week.com

East Peoria police warn of counterfeit $50 and $100 bills    week.com EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WEEK) — The East Peoria Police Department is warning the public of counterfeit bills circulating through the area. The bills are found in $50 ...

U.S. crude supply rose 2.1M barrels last week, API says - Seeking Alpha

U.S. crude supply rose 2.1M barrels last week, API says    Seeking Alpha The American Petroleum Institute reportedly shows a build of 2.1M barrels of oil for the week ending Jan. 25, vs. a build of 6.55M barrels in the previous week.

US crude oil inventories increase last week: API - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua

US crude oil inventories increase last week: API - Xinhua | English.news.cn    Xinhua HOUSTON, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- The American Petroleum Institute (API) on Tuesday reported an increase of 2.098 million barrels in the U.S. crude oil inventories ...

US launches plan for asylum seekers to wait in Mexico - week.com

US launches plan for asylum seekers to wait in Mexico    week.com SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Trump administration has quietly launched an effort to make asylum seekers wait in Mexico while their cases wind through U.S..

Mail Service in Central Illinois cancelled Wednesday - week.com

Mail Service in Central Illinois cancelled Wednesday    week.com CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WEEK) -- In a statement on its website, the United States Postal *Service* says *service* in the 613, 614, and 615 zip code areas are.

Expect more requests to subscribe from Apple on iPhones and iPads - USA TODAY

Expect more requests to subscribe from Apple on iPhones and iPads    USA TODAY With falling iPhone sales, Apple looks to make up the shortfall from selling subscriptions to iPhone users of magazines, movies & possibly videogames.

3-year-old who was missing for days says a bear watched over him in North Carolina woods - USA TODAY

3-year-old who was missing for days says a bear watched over him in North Carolina woods    USA TODAY "God sent him a friend to keep him safe," Casey Hathaway's aunt wrote on Facebook. She says it's a "miracle" the boy is alive and well.

Attorney General says Mueller investigation 'close to being completed' - USA TODAY

Attorney General says Mueller investigation 'close to being completed'    USA TODAY WASHINGTON – Special counsel Robert Mueller's review of Russian interference in the 2016 election is "close to being completed," Acting Attorney General ...

Michael Jackson family denounces media for 'believing' pedophilia accusers - USA TODAY

Michael Jackson family denounces media for 'believing' pedophilia accusers    USA TODAY Michael Jackson's family isn't done denouncing the new film that accuses the late superstar of being a pedophile; now the estate is going after the media for ...

Feds rest case against Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán; accused drug lord won't testify in his own defense - USA TODAY

Feds rest case against Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán; accused drug lord won't testify in his own defense    USA TODAY Accused Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, facing federal charges that could put him in prison for life, has opted not to testify in his own defense.

Donald Trump accepts Nancy Pelosi's offer to deliver State of the Union at the Capitol on Feb. 5. - USA TODAY

Donald Trump accepts Nancy Pelosi's offer to deliver State of the Union at the Capitol on Feb. 5.    USA TODAY The annual State of the Union speech was initially scheduled for Jan. 29 but was postponed because of the government shutdown that ended on Friday.

St. Louis cop Russian roulette death: Lawyer for alleged shooter calls it 'tragic accident' - USA TODAY

St. Louis cop Russian roulette death: Lawyer for alleged shooter calls it 'tragic accident'    USA TODAY Police say Officer Nathaniel Hendren, 29, and Officer Katlyn Alix, 24, were playing Russian roulette when he shot her early Thursday.

Super Bowl Opening Night: How things unfolded for Patriots, Rams in Atlanta - USA TODAY

Super Bowl Opening Night: How things unfolded for Patriots, Rams in Atlanta    USA TODAY Super Bowl week is set to kickoff, and our reporters in Atlanta have all the highlights from Opening Night as the Rams and Patriots take the stage.

Illegal bets still rule Super Bowl — even as more states offer regulated action - USA TODAY

Illegal bets still rule Super Bowl — even as more states offer regulated action    USA TODAY Even though there are seven more states to allow legal betting on the Super Bowl than a year ago, an overwhelming amount of bets for Sunday's game — about ...

Trump blasts former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, who critics fear could help president win re-election - USA TODAY

Trump blasts former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, who critics fear could help president win re-election    USA TODAY Critics fear an independent bid by the former Starbucks CEO could help Trump in his re-election bid.

Kendall Coyne Schofield lands NBC hockey gig after impressing at All-Star skills event - USA TODAY

Kendall Coyne Schofield lands NBC hockey gig after impressing at All-Star skills event    USA TODAY Kendall Coyne Schofield's memorable performance as the first woman to compete in the NHL All-Star Skills Competition has prompted NBC to hire her as an ...

Icy cold of the vortex lays waste to plans, closing city halls, schools, zoos across US - USA TODAY

Icy cold of the vortex lays waste to plans, closing city halls, schools, zoos across US    USA TODAY Authorities in more than two dozen states are bracing for trouble - and taking some extreme steps to avoid tragedy as the polar vortex swoops in.

Trump administration slaps sanctions on Venezuela's state-owned oil company - USA TODAY

Trump administration slaps sanctions on Venezuela's state-owned oil company    USA TODAY WASHINGTON – The Trump administration slapped sanctions on Venezuela's state-owned oil company on Monday – a move that will ratchet up pressure on ...

Slain Wisconsin nurse found frozen, bleeding under her car was beloved by patients - USA TODAY

Slain Wisconsin nurse found frozen, bleeding under her car was beloved by patients    USA TODAY Carlie Beaudin was found trapped beneath her car, bleeding and frozen in a parking garage of the hospital where she worked.

Brazil dam collapse: Scores dead; hundreds remain missing - USA TODAY

Brazil dam collapse: Scores dead; hundreds remain missing    USA TODAY In an ominous sign, nobody was recovered alive Sunday, a stark difference from the first two days of the disaster, when helicopters were whisking people from ...

Bassey's Big Week On Boards Yields Fifth C-USA Freshman Of The Week Honor - WBKO

Bassey's Big Week On Boards Yields Fifth C-USA Freshman Of The Week Honor    WBKO After a strong week with three games in six days, WKU center Charles Bassey was named Conference USA Men's Basketball Freshman of the Week on Monday.

Snowstorm to hit Atlanta during Super Bowl week. What could possibly go wrong? - USA TODAY

Snowstorm to hit Atlanta during Super Bowl week. What could possibly go wrong?    USA TODAY A winter storm is forecast to dump 1-2 inches of snow in the Atlanta area on Tuesday, just five days before Super Bowl LIII.

Bassey's big week on boards yields 5th C-USA Freshman of the Week honor - Bowling Green Daily News

Bassey's big week on boards yields 5th C-USA Freshman of the Week honor    Bowling Green Daily News After a strong week with three games in six days, Western Kentucky center Charles Bassey was named Monday as Conference USA Men's Basketball Freshman ...

The US Government Shutdown Tops This Week's Internet News - WIRED

The US Government Shutdown Tops This Week's Internet News    WIRED As the US government shutdown limped to a temporary end, social media couldn't stop watching the fallout.

Michael Jackson family denounces media for 'believing' pedophilia accusers - USA TODAY

Michael Jackson family denounces media for 'believing' pedophilia accusers    USA TODAY Michael Jackson's family isn't done denouncing the new film that accuses the late superstar of being a pedophile; now the estate is going after the media for ...

'Alleluia! ... Time to go back to work': Federal employees return Monday, will get back pay - USA TODAY

'Alleluia! ... Time to go back to work': Federal employees return Monday, will get back pay    USA TODAY About 800,000 federal employees who went without paychecks during the government shutdown should almost all get their back pay by week's end, a top White ...

Polar vortex to bring prolonged, life-threatening cold outbreak to midwestern US this week - AccuWeather.com

Polar vortex to bring prolonged, life-threatening cold outbreak to midwestern US this week    AccuWeather.com The coldest weather in years will put millions of people and animals throughout the midwestern United States at risk for hypothermia and frostbite to occur in ...

Three scenarios for US-China trade talks this week - The Straits Times

Three scenarios for US-China trade talks this week    The Straits Times WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - The US and China will hold a pivotal round of talks this week in an attempt to end their trade war. Interpreting if they'd made ...

'Bachelor' recap, Week 4: Caelynn tells Colton about rape | Raleigh - Raleigh News & Observer

'Bachelor' recap, Week 4: Caelynn tells Colton about rape | Raleigh    Raleigh News & Observer Week 4 of “The Bachelor” moved the action to Singapore, and Caelynn Miller-Keyes (2018 Miss North Carolina USA) opened up to Colton Underwood about ...

Government Shutdown Cost U.S. Economy $11 Billion, C.B.O. Says - The New York Times

Government Shutdown Cost U.S. Economy $11 Billion, C.B.O. Says    The New York Times Much of that money will be recouped as workers receive back pay, but the financial damage is lingering and another potential shutdown looms.

Tennessee remains No. 1 in latest USA TODAY Sports men's basketball coaches poll - USA TODAY

Tennessee remains No. 1 in latest USA TODAY Sports men's basketball coaches poll    USA TODAY The Tennessee Volunteers retained their No. 1 spot in the USA TODAY Sports men's basketball coaches poll ahead of Duke, Virginia, Gonzaga and Michigan.

Snowstorm to threaten mid-Atlantic, New England before major freeze-up at midweek - AccuWeather.com

Snowstorm to threaten mid-Atlantic, New England before major freeze-up at midweek    AccuWeather.com Before the worst Arctic outbreak so far this winter sweeps into the northeastern United States, a potentially major snowstorm will eye a large portion of the ...

'Fake news' on Fox News? Trump criticizes his seemingly favorite news outlet - USA TODAY

'Fake news' on Fox News? Trump criticizes his seemingly favorite news outlet    USA TODAY In his latest attack on the media, President Donald Trump singled out a pair of reporters from his seemingly favorite news outlet for their coverage of the border ...

Iowa Teen Found Dead After Missing for Nearly a Week - U.S. News & World Report

Iowa Teen Found Dead After Missing for Nearly a Week    U.S. News & World Report (Reuters) - A 13-year-old Iowa boy who was missing for nearly a week after leaving his home on a snowy, freezing cold night was found dead in a secluded part ...

Photos: Over 1,000 flights canceled as snow sweeps across midwestern US - AccuWeather.com

Photos: Over 1,000 flights canceled as snow sweeps across midwestern US    AccuWeather.com Disruptive snow blanketed the midwestern United States during the latter part of the weekend and into the start of the workweek, dropping up to a foot of snow ...

Trump Signs Bill Reopening Government for 3 Weeks in Surprise Retreat From Wall - The New York Times

Trump Signs Bill Reopening Government for 3 Weeks in Surprise Retreat From Wall    The New York Times WASHINGTON — President Trump agreed on Friday to reopen the federal government for three weeks while negotiations continued over how to secure the ...

The Latest: Huawei denies accusations in US indictment - week.com

The Latest: Huawei denies accusations in US indictment    week.com WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Justice Department charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei (all times local): 11:35 p.m. Chinese tech giant Huawei.