October 4
'Downton Abbey' expert dives deep into social history Oregon boy kills two men at hunting camp, shoots self Houston loves/hates Sen. Cruz during shutdown New Norway government to end ban on pro boxing Bell: Josh Freeman's release isn't the end of Bucs saga Ballmer gets less than 'A' grade in compensation Upstart QBs Hoyer, Manuel grab Thursday spotlight Adobe loses 2.9 mil customer records, source code David Wright photobombed Kate Upton and the Upton brothers New trial for NY man who said he assisted suicide Update FAA rule on electronic devices: Opposing view Muhammad Ali presents humanitarian awards Government shutdown: Second look Planes and electronic devices need more study: Our view Congressman's shutdown comments draw flak Critic's Corner: Family of witches flocks to Lifetime MLB right to push use of instant replay: Your Say Defenses dumbfounded on how to get to Peyton Manning Magic says Dodgers won't pursue free agent Cano Tiger, Jason, and Phil pose in amazing photo Urologist faces complaint in body fluid incident Racial bias in voter ID laws? #tellusatoday Miley mania! More semi-nude, sexual photos emerge Voter ID laws guard against phantom issue or menace? Your Say Analysis: How to play TWTR without being a twit New tires could present challenge at Kansas Speedway For Athletics, there's no place like home -- thankfully 10 great places to hunt for treasure Five reasons Matt Millen could be wearing overalls NL Division Series: Dodgers vs. Braves Ex-North Carolina tutor indicted in sports agents probe Kershaw K's 12, Dodgers cruise to Game 1 win Colo. town delays drone-hunting vote NY SUV driver's wife: We were in 'grave danger' Iowa Poll finds pessimism on nation's course Fleury, Penguins blank Devils 3-0 New Toyota Corolla ranked so-so in IIHS crash tests Clint Trickett to get 2nd start for WVU against Baylor Best of NFL Week 5 Cardinals rout Pirates with big inning NBC commits to Rob Lowe as a tennis pro A sugar cane cutter's life in the Dominican Republic Royalty for Life tops 121st Kentucky Futurity field Braves defense lets down Kris Medlen again Colorado State cuts cost of proposed football stadium Wall Street: Main bout debt limit, not shutdown Bruins open season with win over Lightning Tigers' Cabrera not 100%, but 'playable' for Game 1 Obama cancels Asia trip because of shutdown Military service academies feel shutdown's impact Israel to post rare Hebrew manuscripts online Labor Dept. finds bitterness in sugar workers' lives Cardinals-Pirates: Three stars of Game 1 Coyotes owners giving players, fans optimism Blue Ridge lodge relents on shutdown order Texas WR takes vicious cheap shot at Iowa State player What to watch: With no jobs report, focus on Fed Texas escapes with win at Iowa State; Rhoads chides refs Kings' Carter, Kopitar score in shootout to beat Wild Ask Matt: My broker says I can't sell 3M? Why? 'Glee' producer proud of Monteith tribute episode Mike Tyson responds to USA Boxing's open-letter attack Couple displaced by Katrina now worries about Karen Browns top Bills as Hoyer, Manuel exit with injuries Kohei Uchimura wins record fourth all-around world title Weekend TV: 'Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight' Author Liane Moriarty casts 'The Husband's Secret' We're burnin' down the house with new eroticas this weekend We just can't stop loving these 3 authors … and their fave love songs Yarnell fire report explores role of weather Overflowing tank cause of new leak at Fukushima Is Clayton Kershaw's curveball the best pitch in baseball? Panthers rookie Aleksander Barkov scores in NHL debut Jeremy Lin movie 'Linsanity' delves into racism, hype Cotto returns to ring with Roach in his corner Mars mission preparations continue despite shutdown Nightengale: Red Sox pass chemistry class Roundup: Radim Vrbata's hat trick lifts Coyotes Kershaw, Puig do it all for Dodgers in Game 1 win Leigh Steinberg: Can he return to superagent status? UCLA comes up with late stop, pulls out win at Utah Today in History for October 4th Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads' rant after loss to Texas Man charged with online drug scheme due in court Clint Hurdle: 'Pirates had a rough game' Recipe: Pan-Roasted Cauliflower with Salt Pork and Capers Samsung reports record-high profit for 3Q The stars come out for 'The Counselor' Recipe: Cuban Rice with Chicken Recipe: Korean Fried Dumplings Kerry to play lead U.S. role at Asia summits N.Y. mom who killed 3 kids wants cut of their estate Recipe: Ravioli Lasagna Recipe: Roasted eggplant with warmed feta and honey New Toyota Corolla nipped in IIHS crash tests Recipe: Chameleon Hummus Recipe: Frito Pie with Chili con Carne Ilya Bryzgalov signs with ECHL team Recipe: Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin No one recalls the California recall: Column 5 things to know about the government shutdown Friday Possible Hurricane Aims for Gulf Coast Obama's day: Planning Gaile Owens on her time on death row: 'I knew there was still hope' AP Top Stories October 4 a Strategies: Lessen start-up time by buying a business Coffeehouse miracle in central Texas Q&A: What is the best day to buy cheap airline tickets? 6 surprising uses for your old smartphone 10 Best seafood restaurants: Readers' Choice winners ALDS preview: Tampa Bay vs. Boston ALDS preview: Oakland vs. Detroit Plot to kill husband caused pain, but son finally forgave Report: Giants trading for defensive help Shutdown hits low-income food plan Lawmakers applaud Capitol Police after lockdown Talking 'Scandal''s twists-and-turns New video suggests 'Bigfoot' might really exist Obama, Amash battle on Twitter Tenn. bus crash victims from NC church Ed Reed: 'Business of football is shady' No Jewish items at Hobby Lobby bias or business call? McConnell and Paul caught discussing shutdown strategy 5 craziest crimes of the week Friday's forecast: Tropical Storm Karen to menace U.S. Going car-free in Los Angeles L.A. can get you revved up even without a car Can Singing Lead to a Longer, Healthier Life? Conn. Woman ID'd as US Capitol Chase Driver Dodgers' early runs key Game 1 win vs. Braves Early Buzz: Nathan Fillion, Dead Weather and more news Winless Giants acquire Jon Beason from Panthers From government shutdown to Capitol lockdown 'Satisfries' won't satisfy: Column Report: Tennessee auto plants face jobs challenge Reds fire manager Dusty Baker Jessica Korda leads by 2 at smoggy Reignwood Classic We should all be afraid of Clayton Kershaw Trailer: 'Homefront' Trailer: 'One Chance' Naya Rivera, Big Sean engaged! And check out the ring 10 programs facing the Week 6 pressure Del Potro into Japan Open semis; Nishikori out Nadal, Djokovic, Serena reach China Open semifinals 24/7 Wall St.: The 10 worst states for women Friday Tailgate: The most intriguing terrible game ever? Sexting priest formally suspended after scandal Cleveland's all-brown uniforms were hideous Tech stocks: It's all about Twitter Police: Driver dead, baby in hospital after DC shooting Hot on Demand: 'Adore' Official: D.C. suspect thought Obama was speaking to her Phillip Phillips goes platinum Watch heartbreaking 'Glee' promo for Monteith episode Who is Miriam Carey, the D.C. chase suspect? Prepare for 'Raiders After Dark' and other Week 5 NFL advice Did Friday's staff trick Muslim into eating bacon? Report: United to open 787 base in Los Angeles Teachers praise new standards for classroom learning Atlanta woman says she's the voice of Siri Weakened Tropical Storm Karen takes aim at Gulf Coast Any country with Mikaela Shiffrin can't be all bad Presidents Cup: Internationals aim to build momentum Heavy snow, tornadoes hit Plains, Midwest Week 5 NFL game riffs AP Top Stories October 4 a Not a 'Hobbit'-size budget: Trilogy costs $561M so far No jobs report on Friday Poland's church will not pay child sex victims ShowBiz Minute: Cyrus, Clooney, Fonda Stocks close higher Friday but down for the week Myanmar returning to Miss Universe competition Stocks eyeing Twitter IPO Syria's ladies in waiting: Will a woman lead nation? Video: Hear Elton's 'Bennie and the Jets' as a lullaby Ole Miss football players need an education New video suggests 'Bigfoot' might really exist Punchlines: What's the latest on Obamacare? Punchlines: How's it going with Obamacare? N.J. to start Internet gambling Nov. 26 Americans eating more desserts more often Santonio Holmes throws Jets' offense under bus The week in health: 5 things you must know Hooters' most embarrassing moments over 30 years Hooters' most embarrassing moments over 30 years Queen Latifah offers job to 'I quit' viral video star A young Pirates fan turns in the perfect doctor's excuse at-emerson-college-jody-steel-is-making-a-name-for-herself-by-drawing-on-her-leg Tropical Storm Karen takes aim on Gulf Coast Bluetooth Boom Boxes drop to $37 Pa. governor compares gay marriage to incest Raw: Fighting rages across Syrian capital Emerson student is the world's most famous leg doodler Chris Mullin is ageless, pummels Kings players in 3-point contest Bermuda allows cruise ship gambling in port Guy crushed to death by his own marijuana Friday distraction: Play a 'Freaks and Geeks' game Raw: White lion cub debuts at Serbia zoo Ship carrying migrants sinks near Italy A-Rod sues MLB, claims 'witch hunt' Syria's Assad: Too early to say if he'll run again Pope trip to St. Francis' town highlights goals 'Glee' says farewell to Finn, Cory Monteith Chita Rivera at 80: 'Still living my life' Curious cubs try out hammock Chicago burger garnished with Communion wafer Lauryn Hill celebrates prison release with new song Siri revealed | USA NOW video Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer has torn ACL Ohio announces new lethal injection drug Hulk Hogan the latest to spoof Miley Potbelly IPO shares more than double on open Siri revealed Hoyermania: An NFL drama in 3 acts Photos: Peek at new 'Star Trek' pet accessories Newly minted citizens react to government shutdown Newest citizens have no regrets despite gridlock Shutdown Day 4: Progress on back pay, but no end in sight Give Patrick Roy a standing ovation, Avalanche fans Why the Cincinnati Reds had to fire Dusty Baker Hot air balloons take flight at Albuquerque festival Witness: Boat migrants used bottles to stay afloat Obama-Boehner feud fueled by anonymous quote Nets coach Jason Kidd suspended for 2 games for DWI Sinead O'Connor writes 3rd open letter to Miley NBA Watchability Rankings: No. 1 Miami Heat Raw: Dramatic moments after Italian shipwreck Michael Jordan's United Center statue is wearing a Northwestern jersey Police: Student ran moonshine distillery out of apartment The best thing RG3 has done in 2013 is inspire this unbelievable haircut Legendary Vietnam Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap dies Name that airport ... (Waimea-Kohala, Hawaii) Giants' guard Chris Snee to undergo surgery, go on IR 'NBA 2K14': LeBron James gives game golden touch Shares of Tweeter take flight Egyptian riot police fire tear gas at protesters 'Sheriff Rick' ready to help Obama end shutdown Bunker fridge prepares for end times | Reviewed.com 7 Day Caribbean Cruise $699 and Up Boehner on shutdown: 'This isn't some damn game' Erik Spoelstra receives painting no one would want to display Most Israelis would support striking Iran alone 9-Day Caribbean cruises from Manhattan starting at only $649 on Norwegian Gem The games that matter most to the BCS: Week 6 Report: Pujols sues Jack Clark over steroids claim There's Nothing Left to Fear from Slash Critic writes an ode to little community libraries Energy Star appliance ratings losing their shine Kim Kardashian posts another picture of baby North Trailer: 'Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train A Comin'' Neil Young joins Red Hot Chili Peppers for kids' benefit The Week in Pop: My pop-culture picks Super 25 high school football games to watch 'Comic Book Men': Kevin Smith talks 'Batfleck' Obama: No 'winning' in shutdown Two of four found dead in car faced child porn charges Pa. Gov: Gay marriage like marriage of siblings Sen. Democrats to Boehner: 'Let the House vote' High school football plays of the week 'Scandal' sets series viewing record in premiere Presidents Cup Tracker: Day 2 at Muirfield Village Questions for Hoyer-less Browns Pujols sues Jack Clark over steroid comments Double take: Twins galore on Havana street Ganassi signs Tony Kanaan and switches to Chevrolet 'Super Mario 3D World' offers new gaming experience Stephen Colbert defies shutdown, marries couple on show USA TODAY video threepeat Boston College gains bald eagle mascot Formerly blind grandpa to see Washington star play for first time ALDS preview: A's vs. Tigers SEC West's biggest subplots for every team in week 6 Iran says nuclear fatwa exists; others don't buy it Screening Room: 'Gravity' and 'Runner, Runner' Boehner on shutdown: 'This isn't some damn game' Tattoo lovers descend on Hong Kong for convention Blue Ridge inn's act of defiance lasts about 2 hours Obama backs plan to give furloughed workers backpay What keeps Jimmie Johnson motivated after five titles? Screening Room: Go see 'Gravity' Is Twitter's 'tweet' trademark at risk? Raw: Wreckage of sunken Italy migrant boat Exclusive: Watch the trailer for PBS' Jimi Hendrix doc U.K.'s powerful 'Daily Mail' faces a political storm Friday at the Presidents Cup Bills' EJ Manuel out a few weeks with sprained ligament Report: Condoleezza Rice will be on college football playoff committee Obama: 'This shutdown could be over today' Nightengale: A-Rod's quest to take Selig down with him What is postpartum depression? Pirates ride 'Cole train,' even NLCS with Cardinals The week in Tech: 5 must-know things American Legion: Keep World War II Memorial open When does earnings season start? Don't ask Alcoa Bills player calls Browns 'classless' after Manuel hit Tropical Storm Karen delays two Carnival ships Twitter cut spending plans, IPO filings show Old West, stunning scenery make Tucson worth a trip Is Delta's Seattle growth a challenge to Alaska Airlines? USA TODAY Threepeat: Best videos of the week 'Bad' fans buy Walter White newspaper ad Stunning balloons soar in skies over Albuquerque Dusty Baker surprised by firing, doesn't plan to retire Man who spent 4 decades in prison dies week after release Reviewed.com Roundup: Compact camera raises bar Chevrolet Camaro leads the pink car parade Condoleeza Rice is breaking more sports barriers 6 teams that could sign Josh Freeman Storms, blizzards strike the Midwest USA TODAY video threepeat ALDS preview: Rays vs. Red Sox Was deadly force necessary in Capitol shooting? South Korean engineers develop robots to kill jellyfish Unlucky 'Lucky 7' becomes fall TV's first cancellation HHS could look to the 'cloud' to help fix exchange site Democratic PAC tags Boehner, GOP as crybabies Students get crafty to break into business using Etsy viewpoint-reality-stars-marital-rape-advice-hurts-women Tell us about your car: 1934 Morgan NCAA to require automatic review of targeting calls Pitino: Louisville's Kevin Ware has 'clean bill of health' Madonna: I was held at gunpoint, raped Adorable 3-year-old knows the most about the Seahawks Evan Turner expected 76ers to trade him this offseason university-of-richmond-student-busted-for-moonshine-distillery boston-college-joins-the-ranks-of-many-other-universities-who-have-live-mascots China's Xi courts Malaysia; Obama stays home Victim in deer camp shooting was gunman's foster father Suggs sizzles for Ravens, ready for Dolphins Why Twitter's IPO may be worth $11 billion, but no more NFL agrees with Vikings safety Harrison Smith: No fine How the Adobe hack could fuel next wave of cyberattacks Video: Kevin Smith talks 'Batfleck' on 'Comic Book Men' Connie Britton shares her secrets for good health AP Top Stories October 4 p AL Division Series: Rays vs. Red Sox Twitter's existing cash hoard can hold it for years Man faces life in prison for 'prank' sex attack Halle Berry to star in CBS summer series, 'Extant' Meet the 'anchorman' who will pitch Dodge Durango Missing jobs data: Economists make best guess 5 postseason storylines Condoleezza Rice, Archie Manning on playoff committee Marcin Gortat won't let young Suns centers take his job Big 12: Officials made right call in Texas-Iowa State game Three CFB games with NFL impact At 4-0, Broncos won't rush Champ Bailey The Doctors: Ten tips to help women feel their best No end in sight as shutdown heads into weekend Italy mourns as migrants die trying to reach its shores Elon Musk defends Tesla electric car after fire Letterman extends 'Late Show' deal through 2015 Justice Ginsburg: No plans to retire Father of missing Mich. baby faces murder charge White House: Iran sanctions office hurt by shutdown Lockheed Martin to furlough 3,000 workers Clinton to 'think seriously' about 2016 bid — next year Panthers trade LB Beason to Giants Man creates exact replica of 'Ghostbusters' Ectomobile Surging Jamie McMurray moving into mentor role Lauryn Hill is released from federal prison Homeless man who turned in cash learns he's been crowd-funded Olympic shot putter suspended for prohibited substance Food markets around the world U.S. teen wins all-around gold at world championships Shutdown halts potentially lifesaving science Matt Harvey to undergo Tommy John surgery Venito talks ABC family comedy 'The Neighbors' Raw: Oregon State Trooper involved in shootout 'Thigh gap' trend raises health concerns Red Sox jump on Rays miscues to win Game 1 Hollywood's love affair with Nicholas Sparks Witnesses: Man sets self on fire on National Mall USAA picks up Air Force's tab for football game at Navy Mobster testifies in Amanda Knox trial in Italy T-Mobile teams with Shakira; new Uncarrier moves coming Detroit Pistons' new rotation will be tough to crack Stay cheap: Here's a list of bad weekend buys Many Indonesians falling out of love with Obama Twitter must make tweeting easier to woo Wall Street Plenty of singing on first tee at Presidents Cup Tropical Storm Watch still in effect due to Karen Richardson in a rush to run for new team Stocks shrug off government shutdown so far Gerrit Cole powers Pirates past Cardinals to even NLDS Kevin Harvick, RCR snap long-running pole drought Meningitis relapse reported in Tenn. 'Blacklist' gets a full-season order from NBC Hokies' Antone Exum changes mind, won't dress vs. UNC Presidents Cup: Rain interrupts again, USA keeps lead Firsthand capitalizes on Twitter IPO frenzy Working for the weekend ... so we can read new romances Ole Miss panel recommends education, not punishment of athletes College basketball countdown: No. 26 Indiana Social media buzz: Government shutdown Pisgah Inn defies government shutdown Hurricanes, NC State resolve arena spat Red Cross steps in to aid NYC Sandy evacuees Washington State player arrested for assault on teammate 92-year-old park ranger furloughed Report: Yankees offer new deal to Joe Girardi