USATODAY.com World - Top Stories
12 Mar 2010 at 10:44am
The Iraqi prime minister's bloc said Friday it has started laying the groundwork to form a coalition government, signaling growing ...
Another bomb explodes in Pakistan
12 Mar 2010 at 11:05am
Pakistani news reports say another bomb has exploded in the eastern city of Lahore, hours after twin suicide bombings killed ...
Suicide bombers kill at least 43, wound 100 in Pakistan
12 Mar 2010 at 10:16am
A pair of suicide bombers targeting army vehicles detonated explosives within seconds of each other Friday, killing at least ...
UBS tells Switzerland that IRS has 20 Swiss banks in its sights
12 Mar 2010 at 8:26am
Embattled UBS AG has warned that Switzerland's financial industry is at risk unless lawmakers approve a tax treaty with the United ...
New president Pinera projects $30B in Chile quake damage
12 Mar 2010 at 7:36am
Calling on Chileans to dry their tears and get to work to rebuild the nation, Sebastian Pinera is already setting an example.
Israel seals off West Bank to prevent unrest
12 Mar 2010 at 7:15am
Israel has sealed off the West Bank for 48 hours, preventing Palestinians from entering Israel because of fears of unrest.
Russia criticizes U.S., NATO over Afghan drug trafficking fight
12 Mar 2010 at 4:26am
Russia's envoy to NATO has sharply criticized the alliance's shift away from fighting drug trafficking in Afghanistan, saying ...
Early election results in Iraq show nail-biter
12 Mar 2010 at 10:36am
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is in a tight race to maintain his leadership over the Iraqi government, partial election results ...
Yemen holds N.J. man after al-Qaeda sweep, shootout
11 Mar 2010 at 3:34pm
Yemen counterterrorism authorities captured a U.S. citizen of Somali origin after he shot his way out of a hospital in the Middle ...
Gates: Gulf allies know that Iran sanctions are next
11 Mar 2010 at 2:20pm
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday that Persian Gulf allies understand sanctions are the inevitable next step in dealing ...
USATODAY.com Nation - Top Stories
12 Mar 2010 at 8:36am
Drivers are battling an epidemic of teeth-rattling potholes, jarring not only wheels and tires but also transportation departments ...
New York deal could pay $657M to sickened Ground Zero workers
12 Mar 2010 at 9:10am
A settlement that could pay up to $657.5 million to more than 10,000 ground zero rescue and recovery workers sickened by dust ...
Water shortages may hit northern Rockies
12 Mar 2010 at 8:37am
Much of the nation may be snow-weary, but farmers and ranchers who rely on winter snowpack in the northern Rockies for irrigation ...
2 killed, 2 injured in Salt Lake commuter train accident
12 Mar 2010 at 7:10am
Two people are dead and two are in critical condition after their car collided with a light-rail train.
ACLU files suit against Miss. school for canceling prom
12 Mar 2010 at 4:35am
A Mississippi school board's decision to cancel the high school prom rather than change its policy on same-sex dates attracted ...
Pat Tillman's legacy: more help for military veterans in college
12 Mar 2010 at 3:00am
The Pat Tillman Foundation's Tillman Military Scholars program offers funding to veterans who demonstrate a record of service ...
Nursing covering more health care
12 Mar 2010 at 8:19am
As the debate over health care legislation continues in Washington, advocates for nurse practitioners say it is these primary ...
Road fatalities curve sharply down
12 Mar 2010 at 12:16am
U.S. highway deaths have fallen to their lowest levels since the 1950s, as more motorists bought into buckling up and embraced ...
States may hold onto tax refunds for months
12 Mar 2010 at 8:44am
Residents eager to get their state tax refunds may have a long wait this year: The recession has tied up cash and caused officials ...
NIH panel: Women need chance to avoid repeat C-section
11 Mar 2010 at 9:28pm
A government panel has urged doctors to rethink litigation-spurred policies that have swung the pendulum back to "once a C-section, ...
USATODAY.com News - Top Stories
12 Mar 2010 at 11:05am
Pakistani news reports say another bomb has exploded in the eastern city of Lahore, hours after twin suicide bombings killed ...
Iraqi PM: Laying groundwork for new coalition government
12 Mar 2010 at 10:44am
The Iraqi prime minister's bloc said Friday it has started laying the groundwork to form a coalition government, signaling growing ...
Suicide bombers kill at least 43, wound 100 in Pakistan
12 Mar 2010 at 10:16am
A pair of suicide bombers targeting army vehicles detonated explosives within seconds of each other Friday, killing at least ...
Senators question $1 million pay for charity's CEO
12 Mar 2010 at 9:42am
A group of Republican senators is questioning high salaries and expensive travel bills for executives at the Boys & Girls Clubs ...
New York deal could pay $657M to sickened Ground Zero workers
12 Mar 2010 at 9:10am
A settlement that could pay up to $657.5 million to more than 10,000 ground zero rescue and recovery workers sickened by dust ...
Forecaster: Early tornado alerts likely saved lives in Arkansas
12 Mar 2010 at 8:45am
Several days' advance warning of severe weather in Arkansas, along with alerts issued Wednesday about specific storms, almost ...
Congress debates new satellite plan
12 Mar 2010 at 8:41am
The Obama administration plans to reorganize and more than double the annual budget for a troubled weather satellite program ...
Water shortages may hit northern Rockies
12 Mar 2010 at 8:37am
Much of the nation may be snow-weary, but farmers and ranchers who rely on winter snowpack in the northern Rockies for irrigation ...
Potholes put dent in city coffers
12 Mar 2010 at 8:36am
Drivers are battling an epidemic of teeth-rattling potholes, jarring not only wheels and tires but also transportation departments ...
New president Pinera projects $30B in Chile quake damage
12 Mar 2010 at 7:36am
Calling on Chileans to dry their tears and get to work to rebuild the nation, Sebastian Pinera is already setting an example.
USATODAY.com Sports News
11 Mar 2010 at 11:40pm
They lived through the shame and embarrassment of the heyday of baseball's steroid era. Some knew much. Many said too little.
Join USA TODAY's discussion Friday on how to improve baseball
11 Mar 2010 at 3:12pm
USA TODAY convened eight baseball experts to talk about how to improve the game. It's now your turn to join the roundtable discussion. USA TODAY's ...
Friday eye-opener: Will you still be rooting for Tiger?
12 Mar 2010 at 5:37am
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Oregon coach Chip Kelly ready to discipline Jeremiah Masoli, LaMichael James
12 Mar 2010 at 8:37am
With quarterback Jeremiah Masoli and running back LaMichael James both due in court Friday to face their respective charges of burglary and domestic ...
Death of Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen saddens 'Fearsome' mate
12 Mar 2010 at 10:56am
When he received word Thursday morning that close friend and former teammate Merlin Olsen had succumbed to cancer, Rosey Grier cried. He had ...
Everton happy to keep Donovan if MLS players strike
12 Mar 2010 at 11:30am
Everton manager David Moyes says a possible Major League Soccer players' strike could enable Landon Donovan to extend his loan at the Premier ...
Trap day: Ariz. State, Memphis & UAB bite the dust on bubble
12 Mar 2010 at 3:32am
Does anyone want to go to dancing? After watching Thursday's action involving teams on the NCAA bubble, the answer for several teams that were ...
Butler's buzzer-beater lifts No. 6 West Virginia over Cincinnati
12 Mar 2010 at 8:06am
Da'Sean Butler took an inbounds pass and banked in a three-pointer from the head of the key at the buzzer to give No. 6 West Virginia a 54-51 ...
Georgetown outguns No. 3 Syracuse at Big East tourney
12 Mar 2010 at 2:19am
Chris Wright scored 27 points and No. 22 Georgetown sailed past No. 3 Syracuse with an impressive second-half surge, beating the top-seeded Orange ...
Montana hoops husband, wife could share March Madness
12 Mar 2010 at 2:39am
Anthony Johnson and Shaunte Nance-Johnson have not seen each other for two weeks. That's OK with them. It's all part of a love story playing ...
USATODAY.com Tech - Top Stories
12 Mar 2010 at 7:50am
Many people are ready to take control of their careers and work independently, and no matter your education or experience, the ...
Geo-location apps to star at South by Southwest
12 Mar 2010 at 8:51am
What's likely to be the hottest tech trend at this weekend's trendy South by Southwest Interactive in Austin? Location, location, ...
3-D screens led box office to record $29.9 billion last year
11 Mar 2010 at 4:57pm
Digital and 3-D screens were the driving force for repeat business and higher ticket prices, according to the MPAA's annual study.
Questions about research slow climate change efforts
11 Mar 2010 at 8:04am
Leaked e-mails, punctured arguments lead to closer scrutiny of climate science.
Sony's Move controller poised to move in on Nintendo Wii
11 Mar 2010 at 9:12am
In other gaming news: Lara Croft has a new look.
Fuji FinePix Real 3D W1 camera is too complex
11 Mar 2010 at 5:45pm
Fuji has been conservative in pushing its FinePix Real 3D W1 camera. Having used it, columnist Ed Baig understands Fuji's reluctance.
Texas earthquakes may be linked to wells for gas mining
10 Mar 2010 at 7:48pm
Saltwater pumped into the earth to release natural gas offers a "plausible," but not definitive, explanation for small quakes ...
Palm teeters in crowded smart phone market
10 Mar 2010 at 4:45pm
Last year, Palm thought it had all the pieces for a turnaround in the market it pioneered: A new CEO known for making the iPod ...
Global agency reconsiders '.xxx' for Internet porn sites
10 Mar 2010 at 4:38pm
A global Internet oversight agency is reopening discussions about whether to create a ".xxx" domain name as an online red-light ...
Once-fading MySpace focuses on youthful reincarnation
10 Mar 2010 at 3:07am
MySpace thinks it can survive even thrive as a repository for all things music, Avatar and Twilight for the under-35 crowd.
USATODAY.com Washington - Top Stories
12 Mar 2010 at 8:41am
The Obama administration plans to reorganize and more than double the annual budget for a troubled weather satellite program ...
Senators question $1 million pay for charity's CEO
12 Mar 2010 at 9:42am
A group of Republican senators is questioning high salaries and expensive travel bills for executives at the Boys & Girls Clubs ...
Texas Capital warrants bring in $6.56M for Treasury
12 Mar 2010 at 9:25am
The Treasury Department has received $6.56 million from the sale of warrants it held from Texas Capital Bancshares Inc. as part ...
House Republicans suspend earmarks
12 Mar 2010 at 3:23am
In an election-year appeal to voters frustrated with Washington, House Republicans promised Thursday not to stuff any of this ...
Sen. Reid's wife breaks back, neck in crash
12 Mar 2010 at 9:47am
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's wife and daughter were hospitalized Thursday after their minivan was rear-ended by tractor-trailer ...
Dems look to health vote without abortion foes
11 Mar 2010 at 8:30pm
House Democratic leaders abandoned a long struggle to appease the most ardent abortion opponents in their ranks, gambling Thursday ...
Pentagon: F-35 fighter jet cost doubles
11 Mar 2010 at 7:09pm
The Pentagon said Thursday the cost to build its next-generation fighter jet has doubled to as much as $113 million per plane ...
House votes to impeach U.S. judge from Louisiana
11 Mar 2010 at 5:05pm
The House voted unanimously Thursday to impeach a U.S. district judge from Louisiana, who lawmakers said avoided likely criminal ...
Toyota hearing: Auto safety agency may seek more power
11 Mar 2010 at 9:53pm
Government vehicle safety regulators may seek greater authority to investigate defects in cars and trucks following Toyota's ...
Sen. Dodd will take financial regulation bill to committee
11 Mar 2010 at 10:24pm
Unable to muster bipartisan agreement on key banking provisions, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd said Thursday ...
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