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Quarantines: Answers to your questions
Quarantines: Answers to your questionsWho is in charge, and what does it mean to be quarantined?Nation
Lava gets closer to homes in Hawaii
Lava gets closer to homes in HawaiiBubbling lava from the Kilauea Volcano continued on its slow slog toward the sea on Hawaii's Big Island on Wednesday.Nation Now
Watch: Woman harassed more than 100 times walking in NYC
Watch: Woman harassed more than 100 times walking in NYCViral video shows one day in a woman's life.Tech
Atlas rocket launch successful day after explosion
Atlas rocket launch successful day after explosionThe United Launch Alliance rocket has an Air Force GPS satellite atop it.Tech
Apple Pay competitor confirms email breach
Apple Pay competitor confirms email breachConsortium says addresses connected to pilot program.Nation
Photos: Ben Bradlee funeral
Photos: Ben Bradlee funeralBen Bradlee's casket is carried to a hearse following his funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington Oct. 29. Bradlee was the former editor of The Washington Post and died last week at 93.
Purdue classmate killer commits suicide in prison
Purdue classmate killer commits suicide in prisonCody Cousins was serving a 65-year prison term for the death of Andrew Boldt.Nation Now
Woman choosing to end life at 29 completes bucket list
Woman choosing to end life at 29 completes bucket listBrittany Maynard, the 29-year-old with terminal cancer choosing to take her life, says she has completed her bucket list after visiting the Grand Canyon.Washington
Mega-influence: These 42 dominate super PAC donations
Mega-influence: These 42 dominate super PAC donationsA few dozen wealthy individuals account for nearly a third of all super PAC donations.World
Quarantine ordered for troops returning from W. Africa
Quarantine ordered for troops returning from W. AfricaTroops returning from Ebola-stricken nations will be isolated for 21 days.Nation
Student paper prints racial slurs directed at protesters
Student paper prints racial slurs directed at protesters'It would be disingenuous if we did not say exactly what was said on the campus to students by students,' editor says.Nation
Explosion unlikely to derail private space travel
Explosion unlikely to derail private space travelExplosion of Antares rocket headed to the International Space Station may not deter private launches.
Cuddle up! Uber delivers cats on 'National Cat Day'
Cuddle up! Uber delivers cats on 'National Cat Day'Ridesharing service Uber is delivering cats to you today for your snuggling pleasure.Nation
Maine seeks legal powers to force nurse into quarantine
Maine seeks legal powers to force nurse into quarantineKaci Hickox, who was held in an isolation tent in N.J. for 3 days, says she won't be 'bullied by politicians.'Nation
Autopsy: Police shot black man with sword in back
Autopsy: Police shot black man with sword in backDarrien Hunt, 22, was shot six times, four of them from behind.Nation Now
Interactive: Lava threatens small town on Island of Hawaii
Interactive: Lava threatens small town on Island of HawaiiTake a look at the danger zones in Hawaii where many residents are taking precautions about lava.Nation
Study: Rock stars really do die young(er)
Study: Rock stars really do die young(er)Study of music industry deaths finds musicians do die much earlier than the average person.Elections
Governors on the griddle: 5 races to watch
Governors on the griddle: 5 races to watchKeep an eye on these 5 races for the governor's mansion
Meet the woman at center of huge art fraud (Newser)
Meet the woman at center of huge art fraud (Newser)Margaret Keane's "big eyes" paintings were a sensation in the 70s. Her husband claimed he painted them.Elections
USA TODAY/Twitter Political Issues Index
USA TODAY/Twitter Political Issues IndexInteractive visualization of political tweets about a range of key issues.Elections 2014
USA TODAY's 2014 Elections Outlook
USA TODAY's 2014 Elections OutlookCandidate bios, polling data and campaign finance info for House, Senate and governor races.News
5 things you need to know Wednesday
5 things you need to know WednesdayThe biggest and most buzzworthy news to start your morning.Life
Need a break? Stop, click, play a game
Need a break? Stop, click, play a gameChoose Solitaire, Sudoku, Minesweeper and more.Nation Now
Interactive: Top Ebola questions answered
Interactive: Top Ebola questions answeredThe Ebola outbreak is dominating headlines.
Map: View Islamic State strongholds
Map: View Islamic State strongholdsThe United States and allies launched airstrikes on areas controlled by the militant Islamic State group on the night of Sept. 22 and the morning of Sept. 23.Nation Now
'Little Mermaid' wedding could be part of your world
'Little Mermaid' wedding could be part of your worldOnce upon a time in California, a group of creative types got together to construct 'The Little Mermaid' wedding shoot.NASCAR
Martin Truex Jr., girlfriend in fight of their lives
Martin Truex Jr., girlfriend in fight of their livesThe couple, who assist families touched by pediatric cancer, now face their own challenge.Nation Now
Spread of Ebola virus in 6 countries
Spread of Ebola virus in 6 countriesThe World Health Organization estimates that the Ebola outbreak in West Africa has killed nearly 4,900 people.Nation Now
Map: Ebola outbreaks worldwide
Map: Ebola outbreaks worldwideWest Africa is battling the largest Ebola virus outbreak in history.Nation
USA TODAY staff social media posts
USA TODAY staff social media postsWhat USA TODAY journalists are saying about today's news on Twitter
USA TODAY Snapshots
USA TODAY SnapshotsDo you feel pressured to create images of a perfect life on social mediaNation Now
Quiz: Test your knowledge of Ebola
Quiz: Test your knowledge of EbolaHow much do you know about the Ebola outbreak? Test your knowledge with our quiz.Nation
Mapping the USA's diversity from 1960-2060
Mapping the USA's diversity from 1960-2060The USA TODAY Diversity Index shows diversity has surged in the last 50 years and is expected to continue risingNation Now
Download USA TODAY's Political Ad Tracker
Download USA TODAY's Political Ad TrackerWith USA TODAY's Political Ad Tracker, a new iPhone app, you can watch, read analyses of and weigh in on the latest ads in Senate, House and gubernatorial races across the country.Nation Now
Quiz: What type of beer are you?
Quiz: What type of beer are you?Quiz: What type of beer are you?Nation Now
Which seasonal products really contain pumpkin?
Which seasonal products really contain pumpkin?As pumpkin spice controversy hits a fever pitch, a USA TODAY Network graphic decodes popular products.