From: USA TODAY on Mon, Jun 27 2011 2:52 PM

The first man convicted in the murder of Amanda Knox’s roommate testifed Monday that he believes she and her ex-boyfriend are guilty, an accusation that prompted the American student to say she was "shocked and anguished." (June 27)

From: USA TODAY on Mon, Jun 27 2011 2:50 PM

The Supreme Court says California cannot ban the rental or sale of violent video games to children. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Sacramento said the law violated minors' rights under the First and Fourteenth amendments. (June 27)

From: USA TODAY on Mon, Jun 27 2011 2:50 PM

High on a hill, this looks like many other examples of elegant modern architecture. But this house is built with a special ingredient. (June 27)

From: USA TODAY on Mon, Jun 27 2011 10:49 AM

Firefighters are battling a blaze at a motel in central Florida that caused the roof to collapse. No major injuries have been reported. (June 27)

From: USA TODAY on Mon, Jun 27 2011 9:48 AM

The penguin that ended up in New Zealand after making a wrong turn was eating fish and continuing to gain strength after medical treatment. Surgery Monday removed sand and sticks from its digestive system. (June 27)

From: USA TODAY on Mon, Jun 27 2011 6:31 AM

As America’s nuclear power plants have aged, the once-rural areas around them have become far more crowded and much more difficult to evacuate. (June 27)

From: USA TODAY on Mon, Jun 27 2011 2:24 AM

Officials in central Pennsylvania say a school bus has overturned on Interstate 81, injuring more than two dozen adults and children, but no life-threatening injuries were reported. (June 26)

From: USA TODAY on Sun, Jun 26 2011 11:20 PM

The chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission says utilities running both of Nebraska’s nuclear plants appear to be doing a good job battling Missouri River floodwaters. (June 26)

From: USA TODAY on Sun, Jun 26 2011 10:14 PM

After a historic flood left more than 4,000 homes damaged residents worry about rebuilding when many are without flood insurance. The AP’s Bonny Ghosh reports. (June 26)

From: USA TODAY on Sun, Jun 26 2011 5:01 PM

The founders of Booty Pop, Lisa Reiser and Susan Bloomstone talk about their product.

From: USA TODAY on Sun, Jun 26 2011 12:36 PM

Attorneys for the Florida mother charged with murdering her 2-year-old daughter were expected to continue calling witnesses on Saturday. But after meeting with lawyers from both sides, the judge announced that court would adjourn until Monday. (June 26)

From: USA TODAY on Sun, Jun 26 2011 11:33 AM

Footage of the Amtrak train crash

From: USA TODAY on Sun, Jun 26 2011 11:32 AM

Dozens of same-sex marriage supporters gathered at Washington Square Park to share their joy at the passage of New York’s same-sex marriage law.

From: USA TODAY on Sun, Jun 26 2011 11:32 AM

Footage of the smoldering train cars.

From: USA TODAY on Sun, Jun 26 2011 11:32 AM

Footage of the truck that hit an Amtrak train

From: USA TODAY on Sun, Jun 26 2011 11:32 AM

The Churchill County, Nevada Sheriff’s office said that six people had died in the crash of a truck and an Amtrak train. The truck driver and train conductor were among the dead. (June 26)

From: USA TODAY on Sun, Jun 26 2011 11:32 AM

Highlights of this day in history: President John F. Kennedy rallies West Berlin during the Cold War; The U.N. Charter signed; Scientists complete first rough map of the human genetic code; Charlie Chaplin’s 'The Gold Rush' premieres. (June 26)

From: USA TODAY on Sun, Jun 26 2011 1:14 AM

The Souris River neared a lower-than-expected crest Saturday in Minot, where city officials hoped to ride out the high water without losing more than the thousands of homes already damaged by flooding. (June 25)

From: USA TODAY on Sun, Jun 26 2011 12:10 AM

Authorities say a truck driver tried to brake before he slammed into the side of an Amtrak passenger car in the Nevada desert, killing himself and at least one person on the train and injuring about 20 others in the fiery crash. (June 25)

From: USA TODAY on Sun, Jun 26 2011 12:10 AM

Authorities say a truck driver tried to brake before he slammed into the side of an Amtrak passenger car in the Nevada desert, killing himself and at least one person on the train and injuring about 20 others in the fiery crash. (June 25)