Many experts believe vaccines will likely continue protecting against severe disease, but the mutated variant may prove highly infectious.
Decisions on same-sex marriage, contraception could be threatened by abortion ruling
The Supreme Court is considering Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban. Some worry its ruling could impact other rights if Roe v. Wade is overruled.
Suspect’s parents captured, Hawaii snow, College Football Playoff: 5 things to know this weekend
The parents of the suspected Michigan school shooter were arrested, Hawaii’s Big Island is under blizzard warning and more news to start your weekend.
Portland Trail Blazers fire GM Neil Olshey after independent investigation into workplace culture
Assistant GM Joe Cronin was promoted to interim GM, and the Portland Trail Blazers said they will conduct a search for a permanent replacement.
Why prosecutors charged Oxford school shooting suspect’s parents
In a rare homicide prosecution, scrutiny of the omissions of James and Jennifer Crumbley will provide an object lesson for Michigan gun owners.
December political cartoon gallery from the USA TODAY Network
A collection of cartoons on President Biden, climate change, abortion, immigration and more.
College Football Playoff scenarios: How this weekend’s conference title games will define final four
If Saturday’s conference title games go as expected, Georgia, Michigan, Cincinnati and Oklahoma State probably advance. Upsets could lead to chaos.
Guns, abortion and COVID in America: Life, death and differences too stark to bridge
In an ideal world, Roe v. Wade would endure, the nation would unite to fight COVID, and Congress would have acted long ago to prevent…
Plumber finds stash of envelopes with cash, checks at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston
A plumber doing work at Pastor Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas discovered hundreds of envelopes of checks and cash hidden in a wall.…
Hawaii under blizzard warning as 12 inches of snow and winds up to 100 mph expected
From Friday until Sunday, the Big Island of Hawaii is under a blizzard warning. A foot of snow and winds up to 100 mph are…