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Military plane crashes near military base; 1 dead
Military plane crashes near military base; 1 deadPlane crashed and disintegrated Wednesday afternoon near Naval Station Ventura County.Nation
Man arrested is suspect in road-rage shooting
Man arrested is suspect in road-rage shootingSuspect in custody after barricading himself at home near Sacramento.World
Bodies found in Mexico where 3 Texans missing
Bodies found in Mexico where 3 Texans missingState investigator would only confirm that four bodies had been recovered.World
Metal patch may point to Earhart's plane
Metal patch may point to Earhart's planeExpedition planned for June to examine underwater 'anomaly' off remote Pacific atoll.Nation
Love triangle led to Obama visit threat, feds say
Love triangle led to Obama visit threat, feds sayJealousy apparently drove a Yonkers man to suggest former roommate was plotting to kill the president.Nation
New Ebola cases in Liberia appear to be slowing
New Ebola cases in Liberia appear to be slowingNew cases are fewer, but there might be unreported cases or uncounted people sick at home.Nation
Rocket explosion won't seriously impact Space Station
Rocket explosion won't seriously impact Space StationPlenty of food, supplies on Space StationNation Now
Couple married 50 years have never seen each other
Couple married 50 years have never seen each otherThis couple is celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary together, without ever having laid eyes on each other.Nation
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.
Spending in N.C. Senate race tops $100 million
Spending in N.C. Senate race tops $100 millionInterest groups swamp candidate spending in North Carolina, other states.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.Elections
Report: Obamacare mentioned in 14% of political ads
Report: Obamacare mentioned in 14% of political adsHealth law mentions in political ads were mostly negative, Kaiser Family Foundation says.Elections
Election countdown: Everybody hug a surrogate
Election countdown: Everybody hug a surrogateHere's the election buzz for Thursday, with 5 days to go.Nation
Sri Lanka: No Hope of Finding Mudslide Survivors
Sri Lanka: No Hope of Finding Mudslide SurvivorsThere was no hope of finding survivors after a mudslide tore through a tea plantation, a Sri Lankan disaster official said Thursday. Villagers say 200 may be dead. (Oct. 30)World
Israeli police kill suspected Palestinian shooter
Israeli police kill suspected Palestinian shooterThe man was suspected in the shooting death of American-born activist Yehuda Glick.Nation
Studying effects of music on dementia patients
Studying effects of music on dementia patientsThe University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is studying the popular Music and Memory program to see if music, which helps improve the mood of Alzheimer's patients, can also reduce the use of prescription drugs for those suffering from dementia. (Oct. 30)Nation
Two decades later, Flight 4184 families to honor victims
Two decades later, Flight 4184 families to honor victimsMemorial wall to be dedicated Friday for 68 victims of flight that crashed in Halloween ice storm in 1994.
Nurse Kaci Hickox talks with reporters
Nurse Kaci Hickox talks with reportersNurse Kaci Hickox talks with reporters Wednesday evening outside the rural home of her boyfriend, Ted Wilbur, in Fort Kent, Maine, where she has been living.Nation Now
Photos: Jack-o'-lanterns feature Robin Williams, Tom Brady, more celebs
Photos: Jack-o'-lanterns feature Robin Williams, Tom Brady, more celebsRobin Williams, Tom Brady, Lauren Bacall and other celebrities are honored in jack-o'-lantern form at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island.TV
Critic's Corner: Murder investigation on 'Bones'
Critic's Corner: Murder investigation on 'Bones'USA TODAY's Robert Bianco previews the television lineup for October 30th with 'Bones,' 'Mom' and 'Elementary.'Nation
Uber delivers kittens 'on demand' on National Cat Day
Uber delivers kittens 'on demand' on National Cat DayYou can order a kitten to be delivered to your office by Uber for $30 on National Cat Day. That will get you 15 minutes of play time and help support local shelters.World
Amelia Earhart plane debris may have been found
Amelia Earhart plane debris may have been foundAfter years of mystery around the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, a piece of her missing plane may have been found.Nation
Gov. Christie tells heckler to 'sit down and shut up'
Gov. Christie tells heckler to 'sit down and shut up'Gov. Chris Christie told a heckler critical of his handling of Superstorm Sandy recovery to "Sit down and shut up" on the second anniversary of the storm.News
Thursday's forecast: Freeze watches in the Plains
Thursday's forecast: Freeze watches in the PlainsThe national weather forecast for October 30th calls for showers along the Southeast coast, a little storm brings showers to Mississippi Valley and leaves freezing temperatures in the Plains.WeatherThursday's forecast: Cooler air for East; Wet Northwest
Thursday's forecast: Cooler air for East; Wet NorthwestFind out the weather where you are and get a few tidbits of weather history.NationKennel owners plead not guilty in 21 dog deaths
Kennel owners plead not guilty in 21 dog deathsOwners said dogs died of heat exhaustion after one dog chewed air conditioner power cord.Videos
After years of mystery around the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, a piece of her missing plane may have been found.
Gov. Chris Christie told a heckler critical of his handling of Superstorm Sandy recovery to "Sit down and shut up" on the second anniversary of the storm.
This couple is celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary together, without ever having laid eyes on each other.
During a stop in Toms River, N.J., on Wednesday, the second anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, Gov. Chris Christie comments on nurse Kaci Hickox. STAFF VIDEO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO
President Obama speaks to American health care workers fighting Ebola and praises them for their work while helping fight Ebola.
Every year, Burlington Fire Department hazmat training covers everything from chemicals to viral threat, reinforcing, "good, solid decon proceedures that we've always done."
Incumbent Republican Justin Amash talks about why he should be returned to Michigan's 3rd District chair in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket made its fiftieth flight on Wednesday, tasked with orbiting the GPS IIF-8 satellite for the US Air Force. The successful launch comes one day after the explosion of the unmanned Antares rocket.
Students from Mountain Home Navy JROTC make a motivational call during Make a Difference Day 2014 on Saturday. A large group of students volunteered for the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas throughout the day.
Looking for a way to give your dog his or her own vacation while you hit the town this weekend? There's an app for that. USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham reports on DogVacay, the Airbnb for dogs.
Recovery after Superstorm Sandy is slow along the Mantoloking, New Jersey shoreline. Take a ride down route 35 to compare what the shore looks like now in contrast to what it looked like shortly after the storm devastated the area two years ago.
A Georgia gun instructor said he was asked to remove his NRA hat before being allowed to vote because the poll worker viewed it as a Republican political statement.
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.
A Florida woman is furious after an animal hospital removed her dog's eye without permission.
Shannon Rae Green explains which companies could bridge the gap for private space flight, as the Antares rocket explosion investigation continues.
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