From: USA TODAY on Fri, Jul 15 2011 1:40 PM

A routine court hearing turned aggressive in southern Kentucky when a woman attacked the judge. (July 15)

From: USA TODAY on Fri, Jul 15 2011 1:40 PM

President Barack Obama said Congress has a 'unique opportunity to do something big' and stabilize the U.S. economy for decades by cutting deficits at the same time it raises the national debt limit ahead of a critical Aug. 2 deadline. (July 15)

From: USA TODAY on Fri, Jul 15 2011 1:40 PM

More than 30 nations, including the United States, on Friday formally recognised Libya’s main opposition group as the country's legitimate government until a new interim authority is created. (July 15)

From: USA TODAY on Fri, Jul 15 2011 9:37 AM

Beyonce’s father denies stealing from her; 'Harry Potter' works new charms with $43M overseas; Lady Gaga's YouTube account is suspended. (July 15)

From: USA TODAY on Fri, Jul 15 2011 9:36 AM

U.S. defender Ali Krieger’s role in the World Cup brings a community together while the team's continued success helps the growth of soccer in the U.S.

From: USA TODAY on Fri, Jul 15 2011 9:35 AM

America’s southwest border with Mexico has been painted as a bloody one, but a USA TODAY analysis of FBI crime data reveals that rates of violent crime along the U.S.-Mexican border have been falling for years.

From: USA TODAY on Fri, Jul 15 2011 9:35 AM

America’s southwest border with Mexico has been painted as a bloody one, but a USA TODAY analysis of FBI crime data reveals that rates of violent crime along the U.S.-Mexican border have been falling for years.

From: USA TODAY on Fri, Jul 15 2011 2:22 AM

Georgia Tech President G.P. "Bud" Peterson and Yellow Jacket Athletic Director Dan Radakovich discuss NCAA sanctions.

From: USA TODAY on Fri, Jul 15 2011 2:22 AM

Georgia Tech head football coach Paul Johnson spoke Thursday afternoon about the sanctions levied against the school.

From: USA TODAY on Fri, Jul 15 2011 2:22 AM

Georgia Tech President G.P. "Bud" Peterson and Yellow Jacket Athletic Director Dan Radakovich give opening statement on today’s NCAA sanctions.

From: USA TODAY on Thu, Jul 14 2011 11:02 PM

An Indonesian volcano spit lava and smoke thousands of feet into the air early Friday, sending panicked residents fleeing down its slopes. (July 14)

From: USA TODAY on Thu, Jul 14 2011 11:02 PM

With Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner warning an unprecedented default can’t be delayed any longer, President Barack Obama and congressional negotiators may finally be moving toward compromise in the standoff over cutting America's deficit. (July 14)

From: USA TODAY on Thu, Jul 14 2011 11:02 PM

Minnesota’s Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislators struck a deal Thursday to end a budget impasse that led to the longest state government shutdown in recent history. (July 14)

From: USA TODAY on Thu, Jul 14 2011 9:57 PM

A man accused of kidnapping, killing and dismembering an 8-year-old boy who asked him for directions was ordered Thursday to undergo a psychological evaluation after his lawyer told a judge that his client might be mentally ill. (July 14)

From: USA TODAY on Thu, Jul 14 2011 8:58 PM

The star of Torchwood: Miracle Day talks to USA TODAY about favorite superheroes and her go-to power uniform.

From: USA TODAY on Thu, Jul 14 2011 8:56 PM

An amateur grabbed a share of the lead in the first round of the British Open. 20-year old Tom Lewis shot an opening round 5-under-65 to join Thomas Bjorn at the top of the leaderboard Thursday. (July 14)

From: USA TODAY on Thu, Jul 14 2011 7:49 PM

USA TODAY’s columnist James Healey takes a spin in Chrysler's new 200 Convertible.

From: USA TODAY on Thu, Jul 14 2011 7:49 PM

USA TODAY’s columnist James Healey takes a spin in Chrysler's new 200 Convertible.

From: USA TODAY on Thu, Jul 14 2011 6:49 PM

Aurthor J.K. Rowling shares her feelings about the cast of the 'Harry Potter' series.

From: USA TODAY on Thu, Jul 14 2011 6:42 PM

Jerome weighs possibility of creating own hydroelectric power grid