Big News Headlines
- Queta scores 23 to carry Utah St. over New Mexico 71-55 February 21, 2019Neemias Queta had 23 points and 10 rebounds as Utah State topped New Mexico 71-55
- Fire in old part of Bangladesh’s capital kills at least 70 February 21, 2019A devastating fire raced through densely packed buildings in an old part of Bangladesh’s capital and killed at least 70 people, officials and witnesses said Thursday.
- Bowie knives, Ranch Girl, Cincinnati chili beer: News from around our 50 states February 21, 2019Jennifer Lawrence’s personal bourbon in Kentucky, a dog surviving on skunks in California, and more
- No. 8 North Carolina beats No. 1 Duke 88-72; Williamson hurt February 21, 2019Top 25 Capsules
- San Diego State stuns Caroline, No. 6 Nevada 65-57 February 21, 2019Jeremy Hemsley and Devin Watson scored 15 points apiece for San Diego State, which shut down Jordan Caroline and stunned No. 6 Nevada 65-57, beating the Wolf Pack for the third straight time
- 'Leaving Neverland': Michael Jackson accusers say 'sex became safe zone' in new interview February 21, 2019In a new interview with USA TODAY, "Leaving Neverland" subjects Wade Robson and James Safechuck allege that Michael Jackson filmed himself having sex with a minor and claimed that women were "evil," including former backup singer Sheryl Crow.
- Opinion: Despite injury, Zion Williamson has benefited tremendously from playing at Duke February 21, 2019Injury or no injury, Zion Williamson has improved his NBA draft status and future financial earning power by playing a season at Duke.
- President Trump: ISIS wife Hoda Muthana won't be allowed to return to United States February 21, 2019Hoda Muthana was born in New Jersey. She wants to come home and face the U.S. justice system, her family's lawyer tells USA TODAY.
- Puma deletes poor-taste tweet about Zion Williamson's Nike shoe mishap February 21, 2019Basketball shoe maker Puma throws shade at Nike after shoe mishap involving Duke's Zion Williamson, but later deletes its tweet.
- Beyonce and Jay-Z 'bow down' to Duchess Meghan at Brit Awards: 'Congrats on your pregnancy' February 21, 2019During their acceptance video, Beyonce and Jay-Z recreated their iconic "APES**T" music video by standing in front of a portrait of Duchess Meghan.
- 'It was genuinely heartfelt': Tucker Carlson curses at guest during tax discussion February 21, 2019Fox News host Tucker Carlson used a portion of his show on Wednesday to address a now-viral video showing him cursing at a guest.
- California lawmakers propose soda tax, ban on jumbo-sized sugary drinks February 21, 2019Citing a public health crisis, state lawmakers on Wednesday proposed discouraging drinking sugary beverages through a soda tax and other measures.
