April 25
Ex-coach responds after Wis. school disciplined Pineda banned 10 games for pine tar, won't appeal Patrick Kane has perfect response to baffling question Ronda Rousey won't be reprimanded for ripping Cyborg Nightengale: Red Sox furious with Pineda's actions Padres 3B Headley leaves with strained right calf Wizards beating Bulls at their own, physical game Yankees' Ivan Nova to undergo Tommy John surgery Ben Martin surges to Zurich Classic lead Florida diving coach killed in boating accident Northwestern vote another milestone on path to NCAA reform AL Capsules Colleges under fire for handling of sexual assault cases Michigan's Mackinac Island thaws out late for tourists Fight political falsehoods with informed voters: Your Say Statin users may see drug as a free pass 11 students, driver hurt in Calif. bus crash Rapidly maturing Blue Jackets pushing Penguins Friday's forecast: A chilly one in the East Cal guard Ricky Kreklow to transfer Red Sox RF Victorino off DL for 1st time this year C.J. Mosley's skill set is tailor-made for the NFL Andrei Arlovski rejoins UFC, targeted for Brendan Schaub bout Multifaceted RZA shows kingpin face in 'Brick Mansions' Memphis guard Mike Conley Jr. is wearing a wood hat Roseanne Barr joins the belfie brigade Malaysia PM won't say plane is lost | USA NOW Rancher Bundy's unconstitutional rebellion: Our view Maryland transfer Cleare signs with Texas In politics, should lies be protected speech? Your Say Ammon Bundy: Why my father is not paying Bell: Not all juniors make out in dash for NFL cash Brazil's Atletico Mineiro fires coach Paulo Autori Second Look: Middle class, IRS bonuses 'Spider-Man' swings into New York Pope risks sending wrong message with rushed sainthood: Your Say 'Idol' results: Who's Alabama bound? 'Zero Motivation,' 'Point and Shoot' top Tribeca Friday's forecast: A chilly one in the East Massive N.J. fires expected to burn through the night Fresno State finalizes extension for DeRuyter Anthony Johnson hopes title comes with second UFC shot NFL amends its preseason extra-point experiment Come to this 'Cabaret,' see Williams and Cumming shine Jeff Teague, Kyle Korver lead Hawks past Pacers 98-85 See Jeff Teague's insane 3-pointer Philanthropist never forgot small-town start Kendrick Perkins took a seat on Mike Miller Jodie Foster marries, so Twitter comedians crack 'Nell' jokes Jury deliberations slow in Backe brutality trial Lolo's transition back to track mode is no cakewalk Woman sues Reds pitcher Simon, alleges sex assault Two women to work minicamps, preseason as officials Buffalo Bills cheerleaders suspend operations Russell Westbrook now has his own memorable 4-point play Big 12 publicly reprimands Texas LB Steve Edmond Houston's Clemens ejected for plunking A's Lowrie Balanced Grizzlies beat Thunder in Game 3 OT thriller Brad Marchand missed a wide-open net from three feet away Davis has 3 RBIs, Orioles beat Blue Jays 11-4 High Heat Stats: FIP a better ERA measure Infant's death leaves 3 mothers grieving Jarome Iginla leads Bruins past Red Wings in OT Icher impresses in cold Day 1 at Swinging Skirts Seth Meyers named Emmys host Golf Capsules Blue Jays' bullpen struggles, Orioles win 11-4 Xavier Nady single in 12th lifts Padres over Nationals Doctor: Slain Minnesota teens shot multiple times Duval believes 'timing is right' for win this week War-years military suicide rate higher than believed Bruins beat Red Wings 3-2 in OT, up 3-1 in series How 'The Vampire Lestat' helped Nancy Corrigan realize her dream Geeks: The adorkable heroes/heroines readers love Rec'd m/m romances: 'Control,' 'Wolf in Gucci Loafers' Kravitz: Frank Vogel must bench Roy Hibbert or be fired NL Capsules Gunfire claims 2nd member of immigrant family Wild edge Avalanche in Game 4 to even series Grizzlies blow big lead, beat Thunder 98-95 in OT Solarte's 4 RBIs help Yanks top Red Sox 14-5 Nationals 0 for 16 with RISP in 4-3 loss to Padres Jury recessed in Backe brutality trial Errors, walks hurt Red Sox in 14-5 loss to Yanks Donaldson leads A's past Astros 10-1 AL Capsules Kings cruise by Sharks to avoid series sweep Errors, pitching doom Astros in 10-1 loss to A's Clippers survive Warriors' late run, grab 2-1 series lead Ecuador expels U.S. military group Web to Watch: Five best videos of the week 5 things you need to know Friday NHL Playoff Capsules And the world's top frequent-flier awards go to ... NL Capsules NASCAR returns to Richmond, scene of Chase scandal Paul probably fouled Curry to end Clips-Warriors Obama: 'Further isolation' for nuclear North Korea Weekend TV: 'Orphan Black,' 'Good Wife' Pacers on the ropes after another loss to Hawks Martin's course record gives him Zurich lead Byrd's 4 RBIs help Phillies beat Dodgers 7-3 These are the odds facing the Bulls and Rockets Dodgers' pen crumbles in 9th in 7-3 loss to Phils Virgin Australia passenger plane in hijack scare Truck driver Alex Leapai taking on Klitschko Chris Paul, Clippers are in Warriors' heads now Ask Matt: I have $10,000 to invest. How to get started? Obama wants better data on teacher preparation programs iPhone scheme revealed in on camera investigation Obama lauds Japanese ice cream dessert 5 Google tips and tricks Q and A: Wife gets copies of ex's texts and more High schooler fights to publish medical marijuana story which-celebrity-would-offer-the-best-advice-for-the-class-of-2014 For some, starting a business is scarier than skydiving Ford earnings stall short of estimates Fla. student fights to publish medical marijuana story Alexander Levy shoots 62 to open 4-shot lead at China Open Two popes to become saints in first ever double canonization ceremony Obama pushes immigration bill during S. Korea stop Ukraine army launches armoured assault on Slavyansk NBA players relive their first job, talk music and more A weird tour of Starbucks overseas reveals these surprises Bubble!: 11 Nasdaq stocks in danger zone Gallup Poll: Retirement is Americans' top financial worry Edelman: diversify your retirement account, don't day trade it Putin warns Kiev against using force in east Ukraine Guan Tianlang fails to make cut at China Open Will, Kate and George head home after smashing tour Kerry accuses Russia of deception, destabilization in Ukraine World malaria day on April 25, new prevention strategy in Niger Today's links: Russia downgraded, Schwab fined Genital reconstruction allows Miss. man to father child Falcon's Fury opens at Busch Gardens Tampa U.S. president Barack Obama arrives in South Korea Moldova's pro-Russian breakaway region longs for recognition Will and Kate join Anzac day ceremonies in Australia New 335-foot drop tower ride feels like skydiving Ride the tallest freestanding drop tower in N. America Scarlett deftly deflects pregnancy talk 5 craziest crimes of the week Lorde to launch makeup line Great places to get tacos across the USA 10 best tacos to put the sizzle in your Cinco Tech Five: Amazon, Pandora sinking Early Buzz: Warhol, 'Parks and Rec' and more NFL Redraft: Imagining the first round with current NFL players The road to happiness leads to Provo Bowe Bergdahl could be traded for Guantanamo prisoners It's the USA's happiest city, but is it worth visiting? Ohio woman charged in theft from child's grave voices-from-campus-5-things-college-seniors-should-tell-every-underclassman Investors turn eyes to truck, toothpaste sales G7 to 'move swiftly' on more Russia sanctions Voices: 5 things college seniors should tell underclassmen Giant cruise ship to sail from Southampton, England Last chance to vote for the USA's best historic city 10 best hotels in Dallas Microsoft completes Nokia acquisition Slaying suspect wants 'murder' tattoo removed from neck This Date In Baseball Obama honors victims of Korean ferry disaster Kevin Durant's MVP season could be on the line Saturday A change of scenery: Screen actors take over Broadway | USA Entertainment Now Forget pine tar; scuffing is a more effective way to cheat. Divers find body-filled rooms on sunken ferry | USA NOW Save of the Day: Huge olive oil price drops Save of the Day: Huge olive oil price drops Which U.S. states have the most pride? As draft nears, here's who NFL personnel are talking about Jared Leto's 'Artifact' declares 'War' on EMI Burger King cuts costs, serves up tasty profits 25 dead cats in bags found hanging from tree branches in N.Y. woods Bank of Russia hikes rates as inflation soars Mitch McGary headed to NBA after testing positive for marijuana Tornado outbreak possible in Midwest this weekend Adoption twist leaves 3 mothers mourning baby's death Sochi produces Winter Games record 8th doping case The Chicago Blackhawks are the most efficient franchise Stocks: Dow closes down 140 on Ukraine tension Watch: Boehner mocks his GOP flock on immigration Week in Tech - Streaming TV, Facebook ads and hot Tile Game Rivers' Cleveland joke isn't the only time she went too far States wary home care worker rules could cost millions Richard Petty returns to track after wife's death Forty years later, the Rubik's Cube still puzzles 'Hobbit' finale renamed 'Battle of the Five Armies' Astros look silly for plunking A's shortstop Week in Tech: 5 must-know things Building a better PGA Tour schedule, part 2 Obama returns ancient royal seals to South Korea Giant crucifix dedicated to pope crushes pilgrim Man commits life to obtaining all the world's 'Speed' Three U.S. cities getting grants to make walking safer Maria Sharapova reaches semifinals in Stuttgart U.S. factories more competitive, study says Taiwan pilots hurt as Apache chopper crash-lands on building Christie hits back at accusations of blustering, bombast Obama, Kerry warn Russia over Ukraine as sanctions bit Virgin America: We have a deal for AA's Dallas Love gates Bush son: George H.W. Bush wants Jeb to run for president After students protest, first lady scraps grad speech Drunk passenger causes hijack scare Buffalo Jills put down pom-poms, file suit against team Bush 41's son: Dad wants Jeb to run for president Man aspires to own every VHS copy of 'Speed' ever created N.Y. golfer sees 'heaven' at Masters before dying of cancer 25 dead cats found in bags hanging on trees Freed U. S. journalist beaten by pro-Russia captors Nowitzki, Vogel, Warriors honored by PBWA Teen's medical marijuana story banned from school paper Broncos close training camp to fans, open stadium Punchlines: What's Obama up to in Japan? DIY becomes preferred tax method Punchlines: What's Obama up to in Japan? Callaway bringing out the big guns with new Big Berthas For Bob Barker, the role is right on soap opera U.S. women's hockey captain mocks Yankees' Michael Pineda before game Outrageous drunk people on airplanes | USA NOW 'Jem and the Holograms' cast revealed Lindsay, Tiger and Elin – Oh my! | Daily Dish Fran McCaffery's son receives good cancer news Tiger hangs with Elin AND Lindsay Gilbert Arenas still wants to make a comeback Denzel, Daniel, Neil get more nominations from Drama Desk Boy stabs, kills girl who turned down prom date Clint Bowyer calls last year's Richmond scandal 'a bad deal' Health care in Kentucky: The kynector's view Roger Goodell says the NFL draft could be four days Health care in Kentucky: A patient's view Defending champ Rosol into Bucharest semis Dad has priceless reaction when son hits first home run UFC 172: How Glover Teixeira can beat Jon Jones Obamacare comes to an old battlefield in the war on poverty Vezina Trophy finalists are announced See Nike's awesome new soccer commercial Northwestern football players cast votes on union Frank Caliendo did his Jon Gruden impersonation for Jon Gruden Consumer confidence jumps to 9-month high NBA 5 Stories: Aldridge is a huge problem for Rockets New 'Fact or Fluke Spotlight' focuses on Adrian Gonzalez It's a Lindsay-Tiger-Elin threesome The Week in Music: Pixies, The Cars, Damon Albarn, more What will be the next big YA subgenre? Three 12-year-old boys reel in 692lb Mako shark Fireworks display among many options for cremated ashes Ousted Idol C.J. Harris: 'I'm going to keep rolling' Woman who stole from child's grave turns herself in Junior college center signs with Oklahoma State Fiestaware, where? Iconic brand brightens your boudoir Road to political progress paved with gifts: Column Louisville coach Pitino buys Kentucky Oaks starter Divers battle darkness, fear to find bodies in sunken ferry Name that airport ... (Greensboro, N.C.) Does this make you love Jennifer Lawrence even more? Obama calls allies about Russia/Ukraine Proof that diving isn't just for soccer anymore When Leslie Knope met Michelle Obama Curlin, Gary Jones, Alex Solis voted to Racing Hall of Fame 10 things to know for the 140th Kentucky Derby Dwight Howard: to stop LaMarcus Aldridge, 'give him bad food' Surgical mesh pain tortures woman years after surgery Dana White backs Ronda Rousey's verbal attack on 'Cyborg' Interpol head: Malaysia airline to check passports How bitcoin is moving money in Africa MLB shows commons sense by allowing catches to count as catches again Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin: 'We'll be fine' without DeSean Jackson 2014 ALL-USA State Boys Basketball Teams Evan Mathis is now riding a tricycle to Eagles practice Blame it on the rain? 60% of companies did Construction at Broncos' facility changes things for fans Gillian Flynn: ‘Gone Girl’ movie trailer gives her ‘goose bumps’ Fla. man gets equivalent of 2 Purple Hearts in 44 years Gillian Flynn has fun going to some very dark places Photos: A look back at Jared Leto over the years Sacramento State football coach resigns Severe storms, tornadoes likely in central USA this weekend Best golf destinations decided by readers Mitch McGary likely lost $11 million by staying at Michigan last year Princeton DT: 'Teams understand' lack of production Harrison twins decide to return to Kentucky Weekly digest: Peralta emerging, Trumbo hurting, more Varlamov, Bishop, Rask finalists for Vezina Trophy The Week in Pop: Fave books, TV, movies and more Hot on Demand: Last chance to rent 'Prisoners' Michael Phelps' comeback swim shows he still has it Charleston is big draw for young grads Mary-Kate and Ashley play personality game with Ellen Ex-BofA finance chief reaches $7.5M settlement Images of Obamacare in Floyd County, Ky. Alex Solis and Gary Jones elected to Racing HOF MLB clarifies transfer rule: A catch is a catch Auburn is not done rubbing Alabama's nose in Iron Bowl defeat Sammy Sosa wants to make amends with Cubs after conspicuous absence from Wrigley celebration Former Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova dies at 45 Former NFL MVP Earl Morrall dies at 79 Sainthood looms for John Paul II and John XXIII Minyanville: What Amazon customers can expect this year FDA approves genetic screening test for cervical cancer How did Jared Leto damage his Oscar already? Obama, Kerry warn Russia over Ukraine as sanctions bite Emotional Bubba Watson donates $35K to hometown school Josh Groban can pronounce Idina Menzel's name better than John Travolta New Andy Warhol images found on old disks 'The King' returns to track after mourning wife Bills pick up 5th season on DT Dareus' contract GM creates big pay package for CEO Mary Barra USA TODAY video threepeat North Korea detains American tourist Rancher's rant sends GOP backers fleeing LeBron taking a beating, and Heat not happy Why the Harrison twins coming back to Kentucky is a problem Rafael Nadal's struggles continue with Barcelona loss 'Ben-Hur' remake set for 2016 release Health care's Appalachian spring Ranking the top 100 prospects in the NFL draft New 'Urban Legend' issue reveals 'conflicted' hero Salaries for football coaches also bigger in Texas Woman shares incredible recovery story onstage Watch a baseball get crushed by 100,000 lbs. of pressure Romances are in the air: Check out some recent releases Scenes from Floyd County, Kentucky Katy Perry is unrecognizable in 'Birthday' video Dirty politics clog Keystone XL pipeline: Column Ex-N.Y. Islanders co-owner pleads guilty in scam Report doesn't mention fire before truck-bus crash Supovitz leaving NFL to start business Oregon health exchange moves to federal site See why this WWII vet said his mission is not yet over Panthers exercise 5th-year option on QB Newton Ford CEO Alan Mulally: 'No change' in retirement plan Aaron and Andrew Harrison staying at Kentucky 49ers GM Baalke: Team supporting Smith What's wrong with Rafael Nadal? 4-things-i-wish-i-packed-for-study-abroad Johan Franzen's silent spring harmful to Red Wings' environment Some Bundy supporters back away after rant about blacks Body mix-up from ferry disaster prompts DNA testing Muguruza, Hantuchova reach Morocco semis Rand Paul making new friends among Mitt Romney's donors Rand Paul making new friends in Romney's crowd SpaceX sues to block contract award for military satellite launches Obama, Putin would save each other from drowning Charges filed against ex-Mizzou basketball player Firefighters deliver baby on sidewalk, save her life USTA may look to NASCAR to help with rain delays Report: Noah in screaming match with Wizards' security Rockies sign Betancourt to minor league deal Bride kills niece during wedding party, police say Former NFL MVP Earl Morrall dies at 79 Gun control advocates warn lawmakers Stars turn out to support the Power of Women Michael Phelps swims butterfly in freestyle event Virgin America suspending Philly service to free up planes Want to impress Wall St.? Cut and shrink See 2013's greatest photos in Newseum exhibit | ZoomIN Blue Jackets, Penguins searching for momentum 2 IU players face underage drinking charges Churchill Downs spring meet open Saturday night 8 reasons Seth Meyers will make a great Emmy Host 8 reasons Seth Meyers will make a great Emmy Host September villain Bowyer happy to be at Richmond 'Dancing' star Danica McKellar is injured The 5 best critics' slams of 'The Other Woman' Kyle Larson wins pole for Richmond race; qualifying rained out Do Thunder over-rely on Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook? Pa. teen stabbing suspect: 'My work is not done' Indiana's Yogi Ferrell, Stanford Robinson arrested for underage drinking Pelosi calls on Boehner to act on immigration bill after he mocks GOP Woman sings forgiveness after being raped, stabbed See 2013's greatest photos in Newseum exhibit JetBlue axes 5 routes to free up planes for D.C. flights Browns hire Jamil Northcutt to front-office spot Pelosi to Boehner: Your move on immigration Samraat, Wicked Strong, Uncle Sigh prep for Derby Tennessee grants release to 6-foot-8 recruit Cofer MLB commissioner Bud Selig in search of successor Gun control advocates warn lawmakers Draft prospect Bradley Roby claims innocence in OVI case on Twitter 6 Moments in which Kit Harington's hair was everything Seriously, stop refrigerating these foods Barbara Bush dressed up like a football player with J.J. Watt Savory chicken wings around the world Brewers honor Uecker with statue _ in the last row Woman accusing Alfredo Simon of rape speaks: 'I am human' Iowa baseball museum struggles when namesake dies Packers asst OL coach resigns GM Trent Baalke: 49ers will 'continue to work' with Aldon Smith Redskins' RG3 reflects on confusion under Shanahan James, Heat look to go up 3-0 on feisty Bobcats Will Claude Giroux deliver on his promise? NFL draft diary: Kony Ealy always has countermove for critics Russell, Calhoun, Summitt, Lapchick to be honored Confidence high for Arkansas entering spring game Nowhere fast: Nasdaq in the red for year SEC: eBay deal sparked insider trading It's official! Kansas has world's tallest waterslide Producers buy rights to Yasiel Puig's Cuba escape story Grimm to face criminal charges for campaign violations More major changes unlikely for NASCAR Baseball will look at pine tar rule after season LeBron James: 'If it was the '80s, then I'd come up swinging' Star Virginia TE Jake McGee to graduate, then transfer Denny Hamlin among stars still seeking win UFC 172 fighter: I'll introduce him to real light heavyweight Sharks look to close out Kings at home in Game 5 Sharks look to close out Kings at home in Game 5 Thunder optimistic despite trailing Memphis 2-1 NFL DRAFT 2014: "The Truth" bids for NFL role Bruins can eliminate Red Wings in Game 5 TV preview: '24: Live Another Day' (Fox) Former Duke QB Connette transfers to Fresno State Aussi Austin wins Big A feature Test Drive: Mercedes Benz CLA45 AMG Stollings hires 1st assistant at Minnesota Grandma seeks answers in deaths of 2 kids weeks apart Red Sox activate Middlebrooks off 15-day DL Astros' RHP Albers placed on 15-day DL NBA will consider giving refs more replay rights Guest columnist: Northwestern misses teaching opportunity with union vote Red Sox activate Middlebrooks off 15-day DL Marshall's Dan D'Antoni ready for college test Tennessee grants release to 6-foot-8 recruit Cofer Judge: Philly newspapers to be sold to insiders Jimmie Johnson on Richmond: 'We suck here' Montoya's IndyCar transition continues in Alabama Bucs' Nicks expects to be ready for training camp Padres place Chase Headley on 15-day disabled list Honda doubles quarterly profit Test Drive: 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG After 3 years, Clemson's Stoudt poised for QB job GOP congressman facing House ethics inquiry 'Hill Street Blues' cast reflects on show's impact Drake is making lint rollers because he is invincible Window washers rescued from 40th floor of building Cops: Boy in knife attacks wrote chilling note Is unbeaten Keith Thurman on cusp of boxing stardom? Chrissy Teigen goes on Twitter tirade Reds' Price calls Simon lawsuit 'family business' No clear consensus on best spring game format DeAndre Daniels declares for NBA; Ryan Boatright to return to UConn Actor Columbus Short to exit ABC's hit 'Scandal' Diggers ready to unearth Atari's E.T. games UConn's Daniels off to NBA, Boatright staying Boy stabs, kills girl who turned down prom date McGary tests positive for marijuana, heads to NBA Hunter-Reay, Hinchcliffe still sore over Long Beach crash Hawaii stowaway learned mom alive in Africa Phil Davis: Why Jon Jones is like a chicken sandwich Avs try to regroup after Wild tie series at 2 Fla. House seeks to change MLB Cuban player policy Niners GM says he is not at odds with Jim Harbaugh Rio mayor says he won't bow to sports federations Mike Mayock on QB class intrigue, why Johnny Manziel reminds him of Steve Young Churchill Downs' new Big Board to light up Derby Day Selig cites economic changes as top accomplishment Derrick Rose spent Friday exploring D.C. on rented bike Some IndyCar drivers wary of Long Beach fallout This isn't your ordinary thrift shop Chrissy Teigen could probably beat you up NBA players tried to draw self-portraits Closer changes: Ernesto Frieri demoted, Jason Grilli hurt Oklahoma State releases basketball signee Top NHL draft prospects tough to sort out Hibbert becomes symbol of Pacers' struggles Frieri loses Angels closer job; Smith takes over Man flaunts gun in waistband at public park White Sox claim RHP Noesi off waivers Bulls' Noah trades barbs with Wizards official Change in the tea leaves for Coca-Cola? Captains David Backes, Ryan Getzlaf return