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Lena Dunham: Sexual abuse or sexual exploration?
Lena Dunham: Sexual abuse or sexual exploration?Experts say what she did was normal.Baltimore Ravens
Day 2 of Ray Rice appeal begins
Day 2 of Ray Rice appeal beginsBaltimore Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome was one of the first to arrive Thursday.Nation
No regrets: Texas nurse who got Ebola would treat again
No regrets: Texas nurse who got Ebola would treat againAmber Vinson has recovered after contracting Ebola on Oct. 15.Washington
How did pollsters miss the Republican tsunami?
How did pollsters miss the Republican tsunami?Republicans out-performed their poll numbers in race after race Tuesday.MLB
Judge: Halsey died after 100-foot fall
Judge: Halsey died after 100-foot fallBrad Halsey pitched for the A's, Diamondbacks and YankeesMusic
5 things you missed at the CMA Awards
5 things you missed at the CMA AwardsCo-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood drummed up the biggest news of the evening.
Man says he'll be eaten alive by anaconda - on TV
Man says he'll be eaten alive by anaconda - on TVNaturalist plans to shove his head into snake's mouth for Discovery Channel special.Militaryintelligence
Osama bin Laden shooter ID'd ahead of Fox interview
Osama bin Laden shooter ID'd ahead of Fox interviewEx-SEAL, now a public speaker, identified as the man who pulled the trigger on 9/11 mastermind.Business
Oops. Starbucks brings back Eggnog Latte
Oops. Starbucks brings back Eggnog LatteStarbucks is reacting quickly to consumer complaints and will bring back the Eggnog Latte.Music
AC/DC drummer accused of trying to arrange murders
AC/DC drummer accused of trying to arrange murdersPhil Rudd, 60, has also been charged with possession of meth and marijuana.World
U.S. uniformed officers to treat Ebola patients in Liberia
U.S. uniformed officers to treat Ebola patients in LiberiaFor the first time, U.S. government personnel have been assigned to treat Ebola patients.NFL
Surrounded by family, John Madden has new look on NFL
Surrounded by family, John Madden has new look on NFLIconic former coach and broadcaster remains as immersed as ever in football.
Facebook looks to raise awareness, money to fight Ebola
Facebook looks to raise awareness, money to fight EbolaFacebook users will see message at the top of News Feeds giving them the option to donate.Nation
Guard crew suspended in candy drop from Black Hawk
Guard crew suspended in candy drop from Black HawkCrew was en route to a training mission when it delivered the sweet treats.World
Reports: Bombmaker killed as U.S. targets Khorasan
Reports: Bombmaker killed as U.S. targets KhorasanDavid Drugeon, 24, a French national, was considered a high-value target.Nation
Wash. murder suspect captured in Oregon
Wash. murder suspect captured in OregonPolice say suspect left behind grisly crime scene in Washington apartment.Washington
Deep South could enjoy surge of power in Senate
Deep South could enjoy surge of power in SenateSouthern GOP senators are in line to run eight committees.Nation
For 95-year-old WWII hero, one more honor
For 95-year-old WWII hero, one more honorAs a sergeant directing a gun crew, Joseph Pocoroba saved a platoon surrounded by Germans.
Election 2014: View complete midterm results
Election 2014: View complete midterm resultsResults from all the races and initiatives in the midterm elections.World
Young tourist dies taking bridge selfie (Newser)
Young tourist dies taking bridge selfie (Newser)Polish medical student, 23, fell to her death in Seville, Spain.Nation
Moving beyond hashtag activism (OZY)
Moving beyond hashtag activism (OZY)Startups that aim to turn passing interests and moral outrage into directed, sustained civic engagement.
Read more: OZY - Smarter, Fresher, DifferentNews
5 things you need to know Thursday
5 things you need to know ThursdayThe 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.Tech
Listen up: USA TODAY is on TuneIn!
Listen up: USA TODAY is on TuneIn!USA TODAY is on TuneIn!
Map: Ebola outbreaks worldwide
Map: Ebola outbreaks worldwideWest Africa is battling the largest Ebola virus outbreak in history.Nation 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
USA TODAY staff social media posts
USA TODAY staff social media postsWhat USA TODAY journalists are saying about today's news on TwitterNews
USA TODAY Snapshots
USA TODAY SnapshotsThe number of U.S. breweriesNation 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.News
Latest health and wellness news
Latest health and wellness newsThe latest news on health studies, wellness tips and fitness advice.
The 100 women shaping history in the 113th Congress
The 100 women shaping history in the 113th CongressAlma Adams, a North Carolina Democrat, was elected Nov. 4 to fill a vacant congressional seat. Because it was a special election, she can be sworn in before January, bringing to 100 the number of voting women in the current Congress. Before last night, there were 20...Nation Now
Quarantines: Answers to your questions
Quarantines: Answers to your questionsWho is in charge, and what does it mean to be quarantined?Nation Now
Interactive: Top Ebola questions answered
Interactive: Top Ebola questions answeredThe Ebola outbreak is dominating headlines.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
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
Quiz: What type of beer are you?
Quiz: What type of beer are you?Quiz: What type of beer are you?