The Antares rocket that exploded shortly after launching Tuesday evening was filled with student science experiments. The students who created those experiments are devastated and shocked by the loss.

Shannon Rae Green explains which companies could bridge the gap for private space flight, as the Antares rocket explosion investigation continues.

A Florida woman is furious after an animal hospital removed her dog's eye without permission.

Emily May, co-founder of Hollaback!, says the viral PSA video shows how simply walking down the street can elicit harassment.

Bruce Jenner celebrated his 65th birthday with a manicure and a cigarette. The Olympian-turned-reality star continues to raise eyebrows with his changing look, but USA TODAY's Arienne Thompson knows he's not the only dude who loves nail polish.

For a high school football team in South Carolina, their most memorable play had nothing to do with the score.

The race for the governor's mansion in these five states could have a big impact in 2016. USA TODAY's Susan Page explains why.

USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale breaks down the Royals' win in Game 6, forcing a decisive Game 7.

Dozens of Hawaiians have been told they might have to evacuate as lava from the Kilauea Volcano approaches their homes on the Big Island. Watch this timeline of the advancing lava.

A website lists the most popular Halloween costumes by each state. Interestingly enough, three states are obsessed with dressing as bananas. Video provided by Buzz60

A Texas school resource officer is accused of pulling over a woman and asking her if she would either show him her feet or hand over her underwear to get out of a ticket.

GoPro footage from The Cincinnati Zoo shows what a fishing cat looks like when it dives into the water to catch a fish.

USA TODAY's Chris Woodyard takes a look at the six vehicles that Consumer Reports magazine says are giving their owners the most trouble.

It was the end of halftime at a high school football game. The assistant coach was just leaving the locker room with the players to start the third quarter, when a lifelong dream suddenly appeared before his eyes and walked into his arms.