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Ravens welcome Haloti Ngata back from suspension Episcopal bishop on leave after her car killed cyclist The Short List: AirAsia flight found; convictions set off Moscow protests; Bush 41 released Pa. police kill man who threatened officers Wednesday's forecast: A quiet end to 2014 for most 'Most Violent Year' proves a riveting ride Critic's Corner: New Year's Eve specials Bell: Farewell, 2014; the best and worst of the NFL Judge delays ruling on Solo's motion to dismiss charges Toddler kills mom with her own gun inside Walmart Lauren Hill raises $1 million for cancer research Fugitives to face justice: Your Say Louisville player makes impressive one-handed catch Who and what made 2014 memorable? #tellusatoday Some businesses use part-time to meet health law Chubb breaks all of the tackles in 31-yard touchdown Missing WWII pilot's remains return from Guadalcanal Outdoor NHL games haven't lost their momentum Crash victim's dad warns of GoFundMe fraud Oil baron Harold Hamm appeals divorce ruling Playoff brings 11 days and thousands of miles of logistical challenges Previewing New Year's Eve: Peach, Fiesta, Orange Bowl Ohio State hospital to wrap New Years babies in 'Beat Alabama' blankets Celeb Pick 'Em Best of 2014 Video | Against the Grain Brewery part of local craft beer scene Wednesday's forecast: A quiet end to 2014 for most Minnesota governor wants to outlaw 11 a.m. college football kickoffs Sunshine could create issue at Winter Classic Pilot killed after plane crashes near Colorado home Beer me: Kentucky's craft beer scene exploding Ibrahimovic kills a moose, angers Animal Rights Union Your Take: Show what made 2014 memorable! 'If I didn't save this woman, I'd hear those screams the rest of my life' Rare gray wolf may be dead Dion Waiters had an embarrassing fall against the Hawks Brennan: In Harbaugh, Michigan brings home 'Bo Jr.' Notre Dame won, so watch VanGorder fist pump forever Florida player tips ball into own basket to win game for Florida State Rare gray wolf seen at Grand Canyon may be dead Surging Blackhawks make all the right moves Dad: People are cashing in on my daughter's death Iowa lawsuits accuse Syngenta over rejected GMO crops Lewis Rudolph, a Krispy Kreme founder, dies Dog left on rainy tarmac by airline sparks outrage Possum Drop goes on for New Year's Eve, without live animal Miss. band member with a huge appetite stars at Army Bowl Police suspect murder-suicide in 4 Texas deaths Deputy rescues woman from burning house Incredibly windy at Levi's Stadium for Maryland-Stanford Jessica Shepard, nation's No. 3 hoops star, out for season Wiggins jumps over defender, throws down nasty alley-oop Bishop put on leave after deadly hit and run Author inspirations: 'Count of Monte Cristo,' Lincoln on 'The 100,' Johnny Cash's 'Hurt' Kelly Jamieson shares a yummy recipe from her hero chef Excerpt: 'The Life Intended' by Kristin Harmel State of Romance: Take me home to romance, country roads Two worst decisions in the NBA this season Somber New Year's as bad weather hampers AirAsia search Dr. John Boyle's murder case, 25 years later Man finds burglar asleep in guest bedroom Detroit paid advisers $170 million in bankruptcy Microsoft to end Xbox One price cut on Jan. 3 Marco Rubio: Florida can support me and Jeb Bush in 2016 180 motorists rescued in Southern California snow Kissing at midnight: New Year's Eve traditions explained Holiday TV: New Year's Eve specials, 'Fargo' marathon 5 things you need to know Wednesday Ask Matt: How to avoid 2014's worst stock Obama's approval ratings on upswing CDC: Flu now 'epidemic' Early intervention could change nature of schizophrenia The transit makeover of Atlanta Kovalev tops boxing's best of 2014 Toddler fatally shoots mom at Walmart Houston Police Chief can't forget man he killed The 10 best New Year's TV episodes The 10 best New Year's TV episodes Great performances in sports in 2014, by the numbers Bad weather hampers search for AirAsia crash victims Wife sends husband to death row, then pleads guilty U.S. sends five Gitmo prisoners to Kazakhstan The best airline amenities at airports Best airport amenities of 2014, courtesy of the airlines Is Ndamukong Suh a dirty player or just really stupid? Miami debuts hot new hotels New in Miami: Hotels as hot as its beaches Best places to find a travel bargain in 2015 10Best: Places to find a travel bargain in 2015 And, the 10 most popular Entertain This! posts for 2014 were... And, the 10 most popular Entertain This! posts for 2014 were... The 'most anticipated film of 2015' is ... Man catches suspected burglar sleeping in guest room New Year's celebrations around the world Nicki Minaj 'haunted' by early abortion Family defends man shot by homeowner Intruder shot on porch may have been sleepwalking Flying to Las Vegas for New Year's Eve? Maybe not Know before you go: The NYE Times Square Ball Drop This guy plays 2014's top hits on household items and it's incredible Older Alex Ovechkin makes changes on, off ice Your Take Today: USA Today's top reader photo NFL draft guide to top players in best bowls 2014's top hits played on household items FTW 2014 Internet Sportsman of the Year: @FauxPelini Tech Five: Apple iPad sales expected to dip New cruise itinerary: India to Seychelles and back Jobless claims rise, but growth looks solid Wednesday tip-off: Butler faces No. 5 Villanova Bride trashes her dress with paint after being dumped Dumped bride makes splash with 'trash the dress' Play-Doh to replace toy customers say looks like penis Oregon and Florida State players ate 1,138 pounds of prime rib 2014 in comic books: Snyder, 'Saga' continue greatness Climb Everest? Help Mark Zuckerberg decide 2015 resolution Early Golden Globe winner predictions Stocks drop on last day but post strong 2014 gains Air travel doesn’t suck. Here are four ways it’s actually gotten better: Oral cancer on rise in kids Protestors plan to disrupt Super Bowl Pre-conference schedule belonged to no-name schools Strong winds, snow hit Southern California mountains leaving drivers stranded Better hookah than hookers: Column Oil headed for worst price drop since 2008 on supply glut Top 10 sickest cities and metro areas in U.S. The year's worst movies review themselves The year's worst movies review themselves Sugar Bowl | Alabama vs. Ohio State: Who has the edge? Rose Bowl | Oregon vs. Florida State: Who has the edge? Shakira wishes us a Happy New Year with snowy, cute family video Sports pictures of the year in 2014 See Shakira go sledding Police: Man killed girlfriend, her daughters, then self Fantasy basketball: Injuries have Spurs riding Joseph Behind the scenes: A For The Win writer tries to learn polo Defensive coordinator Jim Haslett, Redskins part ways Looking to new tech in 2015 Fantasy hockey: Hudler, Flames poised to torch Oilers New Tech for 2015: What do consumers want? Sydney celebrates New Year with epic fireworks Vince Young, Matt Leinart to reflect on the 2006 Rose Bowl for the NFL Network Rubio: Florida can support me and Jeb Bush in 2016 Worst NBA decisions this season are ... Lobbyist tied to Phoenix VA executive fired over gifts Why Southeast Asia's skies are getting so chaotic European markets up slightly on last day; mixed for the year 21 weird things dropping on New Year's Eve Why is Olivia Munn on the cover of 'Popular Mechanics'? Gwyneth Paltrow wonders if she should've just stayed married... Paltrow wonders if she should've just stayed married... Global markets 2015: Is it time to bet on Europe, not U.S.? Voices: Why entrepreneurship as an undergraduate pays off Hall of Fame case: Randy Johnson towers above standard 5 times Kathy Griffin made Anderson Cooper feel awkward on New Year's Olivia Munn on 'Popular Mechanics'? 'The Interview,' an imperfect digital distribution case Uber could jack up prices sevenfold for New Year's Eve rides Alabama head coach Nick Saban has never sent a text message Indiana bill would allow Gov. Mike Pence to seek two offices in 2016 Cooper, Griffin's most awkward New Year's moments Bill would allow Ind. gov to seek two offices in 2016 Tale of 2 Teams: Florida State vs. Oregon, who should you root for? These NFL stars could be on the move Gwyneth Paltrow wonders if she should've stayed married Top five moments from Showtime Boxing in 2014 Dude, where's my burger? White Castle rolls out 'veggie sliders' Uber to use surge pricing on New Year's Eve Expedia predicts airfare trends for 2015 Arizona prep player dislocates both knees, fractures tibia Justin Forsett is key to Ravens beating Steelers About that time Iggy Azalea tried to freestyle and FAILED... About that time Iggy Azalea tried to freestyle and FAILED... Matthew Stafford's fiancee is unhappy with the NFL over Suh penalty United and Orbitz to 22-year-old: "Give us back our $75,000" Meet freshman punter JK Scott, Alabama's secret weapon Sun could delay start of Winter Classic Tennessee couple adopts seven siblings Gun expert surprised that tot was able to fire pistol CDC: Flu has reached epidemic levels, 15 child deaths so far Need a new year's resolution? Newsmakers offer advice | Capital Download Rubio: GOP Congress can force new sanctions on Iran Family fostering 7 siblings adopts them Newsmakers: The best advice they ever got was ... GM Bruce Allen optimistic about Redskins' future Oops! Praise for Sgt. Bergdahl tops deleted tweets by politicians Surprise for lucky travelers at New York JFK Terminal 4 Sugar Bowl: Who should you root for? Dorey: The best, worst in fantasy football for 2014 Mom's death at tot's hand lethal combo of bad luck, gun expert says Can Bengals force Andrew Luck to make mistakes? Praise for Sgt. Bergdahl tops deleted political tweets Closer look at California snow Near-empty nesters fill house by adopting 7 siblings Panasonic's new camera puts DSLR power in your pocket New Year's resolutions for the College Football Playoff coaches from their players Mom, 2 kids survive crazy wreck with oil tanker (Newser) Canada, USA (i.e. McDavid, Eichel) face off at world juniors Children's author tackles environment New Year's Day is deadliest day to be a pedestrian This supercut of movie explosions will blow you away Movie explosion supercut will blow you away Manny Pacquiao's New Year resolution is to fight Floyd Mayweather Nick Saban Sugar Bowl press conference Your favorite videos on USA TODAY 2014 Awards Season 2015: 6 shows to watch | USA Entertainment Now Winter Classic preview: Will Blackhawks' defense triumph? Prepping for NAMM 2015 Britney Spears celebrates boyfriend Charlie Ebersol's birthday with cake ... and horses Redskins GM Bruce Allen says team is 'winning off the field' 95-year-old man dies 2 weeks after wife was taken away Spears celebrates boyfriend's birthday with cake ... and horses Watch: Dog named Jiff impersonates Elvis in costume Volkswagen recalls 37,979 cars to head off fuel leaks Wayne Sutton: Why black leaders matter in technology 10 fearless predictions for the 2015 NFL season Gun expert stunned toddler was able to shoot mom TV reporter raps like a pro to warm up before broadcast Josh Robinson says Orange Bowl final game at Mississippi State Jazz coach stared at his players and said nothing for a whole time out Kim Jong Un steers plane in video Watch: New Year's celebrations around the world | USA NOW Early intervention could change nature of schizophrenia For Fisher and Helfrich, small schools bred big-time coaches Romo must overcome Lions defense to advance Trevone Boykin is pulling out all the trick plays against Ole Miss Ole Miss quarterback Bo Wallace is having a very bad day So, what does Sofia Vergara's ex-fiancé have to say about her new fiancé? Reds acquire Marlon Byrd from Phillies Man dies weeks after his wife was taken away What does Vergara's ex have to say about her new fiancé? 'Intruder' shot on porch may have been sleepwalking Frenchy's serves up the true taste of Florida Feast on the beach: Florida grouper at Frenchy's Minnesota governor wants to spike early football kickoff times So who's next in line as Ohio State QB? Versatile Jalin Marshall Minnesota gov wants to spike early kickoff times Panthers have momentum against Cardinals Taylor Swift overtakes 'Frozen' for 2014's top seller Mark Zuckerberg's New Year resolutions Joe Montana has the perfect response to being reminded he didn't win the Heisman Woman shot and robbed by man she met on dating app Posters make Joel Ward a Winter Classic star Sydney Leroux had adorable message for Alex Morgan on her wedding day Armour: Nick Saban an all-time great in fiercest era Man dies in Colorado avalanche, 2 others try to save him 'Gilmore Girls' actor Edward Herrmann dies Ovechkin is having a blast at Winter Classic Did Suri spend Christmas with Tom Cruise or Katie Holmes? Did Suri spend Christmas with Tom or Katie? Nippy New Year's: Snow, cold chills California Next question? Ndamukong Suh won't talk about Aaron Rodgers incident Brennan: Jimbo Fisher defends Florida State as well as he coaches it Ariz. high court allows Medicaid challenge to advance Cowboys safety promises payback for Golden Tate's illegal hit in 2012 Watch the epic finale of Dubai's New Year's display Ohio State, Alabama kickers say they're ready, if their chance comes Kendall Jenner rings in 2015 in Dubai in a bikini Watch the epic finale of Dubai's New Year's firework display Kendall Jenner rings in 2015 in Dubai in a bikini Jim Harbaugh's former player: 'I wish him the best of luck, and go Buckeyes' Urban Meyer: 'All hands on deck' for OSU vs. Alabama Re-doing the 2014 NFL draft: Where do Manziel, Clowney and Mack end up? New Year's stampede in Shanghai: 36 dead, 43 injured 1 killed, 2 rescued after avalanche Jada Pinkett loves that Will Smith can't take his eyes off of her -- or those abs Why dishwashers don't clean like they used to Jada loves that Will Smith can't take his eyes off of her Nielsens: One Direction special, 'Mike & Molly' Tennessee abortion amendment legal battle continues NHL finalizes sale of 51 percent of Coyotes to Andrew Barroway Stocks score hat trick: Post 3rd year of 10%-plus gains Watch momma gorilla loving clutch 4-day-old baby boy Carolina Panthers riding 'young and dumb' defense into the playoffs No. 5 Villanova beats cold-shooting Butler 67-55 Boise State brought back the Statue of Liberty play for the Fiesta Bowl It's almost time to say goodbye: See a performance from the final season of 'Glee' See a performance from final season of 'Glee' Blackhawks and Capitals honor Clint Reif Glare won't steal spotlight from Winter Classic Florida State a program built to win, and last Olympic medalist's best memory from 2014? Adopting puppies from Sochi. Nick Bjugstad signs six-year, $24.6 million contract with Panthers Without Le'Veon Bell, Steelers-Ravens comes down to Roethlisberger Which unsung player will shine at Winter Classic? The 10 most delicious things fans can eat at the Sugar Bowl Doug Marrone opts out of Bills contract See Kathy Griffin werk it in E!'s new 'Fashion Police' promo See Kathy Griffin werk it in E!'s new 'Fashion Police' promo Unbelievable footage from a freak weather event at the Rose Bowl that injured four people Ex-radical refused clemency in 1981 Brinks robbery LeBron says he didn't talk about reuniting with Dwyane Wade on Christmas Canada beats USA in wild world juniors game The Short List: Snow in Southern California; flu epidemic; New Year's resolutions Hasbro to replace offending play-doh Toy that resembles phallic symbol Banner year for U.S. stocks Bills players react to Doug Marrone opting out of contract Nick Foligno signs six-year deal with Blue Jackets What's at stake for Ohio State — and the Big Ten — in the Sugar Bowl